S1.35 Ban on the issue of visas or permits to... (27/07/2000)

S1.35 Ban on the issue of visas or permits to individuals named on the list of individuals involved in the hostage taking in Fiji, the Ministers in Fiji's Interim Civilian government (ICG), and officials clearly linked to George Speight.

1. New Zealand wishes to take action in an immigration respect against individuals involved in the hostage taking in Fiji, the Ministers in Fiji’s ICG, and officials clearly linked to George Speight who are named on the list approved by the Minister of Immigration, held by the New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) and updated from time to time.
2. Ordinarily, none of the persons named on the list held by the NZIS may be issued a visa to enter New Zealand (including a transit visa) or granted any permit to be in New Zealand.
3. Where special circumstances exist (supported by cogent and reliable evidence) the NZIS may nonetheless issue a visa or grant a permit to a person named on the list.
4. The decision to issue a visa or grant a permit to a person named in the list is limited to immigration officers with Schedule 1 delegations (see A15.5.1).

Effective 27/07/2000