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| Thursday, 13 March 2008 | |
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Travellers from Samoa and most of the Pacific Island nations will soon be able to transit through New Zealand to other countries without needing a Transit Visa.said said today. The NZ Department of Labour, Service International Group Manager, Tofilau Kerupi Tavita said the exemption is particularly good news for Pacific citizens. "Many of our Pacific neighbours transit frequently through New Zealand in order to visit most international locations. Removing the barriers to international travel is one way New Zealand expresses their commitment to the region," he said. The changes, which take effect from 28 March 2008, mean that the following Pacific countries are exempt from Transit Visas: * Federated States of Micronesia * Kiribati * Nauru * Palau * Papua New Guinea * Republic of Marshall Islands * Samoa * Solomon Islands * Tonga * Tuvalu * Vanuatu Mr Tavita said people from these countries will no longer have to organise transit visas in order to pass through New Zealand. The move follows the government's decision six months ago to waive the $120 fee for transit visas for Pacific nationals. ================================================ FAQ for new transit visa policy What is a transit visa? Transit visas are only for people who will be in New Zealand for less than 24 hours and will not leave the transit area of the airport. If you will be in New Zealand for more than 24 hours or want to leave the transit area, you will need a visitor's visa. When does the new transit visa policy come into force? The new policy will be effective from 28 March 2008. This means that if you are transiting through New Zealand on or after this date you will have to meet the new requirements. Under the new transit visa policy do I need a transit visa? You will require a transit visa unless: * you are from a country on our list of visa-free countries (the list can be found on our website www.immigration.govt.nz/visafree or in Section E2.1.5 of our Operational Policy Manual), or * you are a citizen of Australia, or * your immediate or final destination after New Zealand is Australia, and you hold a current visa allowing you to travel to Australia, or * you have a current visa allowing you to travel to New Zealand, or * you are from one of the following countries which are exempt from transit visa requirements: * Bermuda * Bahamas * Federated States of Micronesia * Kiribati * Nauru * Palau * Papua New Guinea * Republic of Marshall Islands * Samoa * Solomon Islands * Tonga * Tuvalu * Vanuatu ==============================================             Comments (3)
  written by makayo, March 13, 2008
Gee it took them this long to finally realise this unnecessary hassle that we have to get through everytime we need to transit there......
 written by Brown Frequent flyer, March 14, 2008
Thanks God. Usually demanded to get a transit visa even on transit for les than 24hrs, Had to put up with a few dramas, NOW its finally over!!!
 written by Ekyna, March 19, 2008
Thank Goodness....less trouble...finally!!!
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