E2.24 Restriction on the issue of visas or grant of permits to...

E2.24 Restriction on the issue of visas or grant of permits to Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, and his close associates.

1. Ordinarily, none of the persons named on the list held at Appendix 7 of the Operational Manual who:
   1. have acted in, or are acting in the role specified, or
   2. are, or have been, close associates of Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, may be issued a visa to enter New Zealand (including a transit visa) or be granted any permit to be in New Zealand.
2. Student visas and student permits may not be granted to Zimbabwean citizens who are:
   1. aged 18 and over at the date their application is determined; and
   2. the children of persons named on the list held at Appendix 7 of the Operational Manual.
3. Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, where special circumstances exist (supported by cogent and reliable evidence) Immigration New Zealand may nonetheless issue a visa or grant a permit to such a person.
4. The decision to issue a visa or grant a permit under (c) is limited to immigration officers with Schedule 1 delegations (see A15.4.1).

Effective 26/11/2007