E2.130 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Belarusian individuals linked to the Lukashenko regime
- New Zealand has taken action in respect of individuals identified as associated with the Alexander Lukashenko regime and who are named on the list of such persons held by INZ.
- Ordinarily, none of the persons named on the list held by INZ may be granted a visa to enter New Zealand or entry permission.
- Where special circumstances exist (supported by cogent and reliable evidence and in consultation with MFAT) INZ may nonetheless grant a visa to such a person.
- The decision to grant a visa to a person named on the list is limited to immigration officers with Schedule 1-2 delegations (see A15.5).
Effective 10/06/2021
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