How The Settings Are Changing For New Zealand’s Borders And What Immigrants Can Look Forward To

It has been almost three years since the pandemic started and there has been no news yet that it is about to end. People’s lives have definitely changed to adapt to the pandemic and countries have to make do with what they can to keep their economy up without sacrificing the health and safety of the people in the country. There are countries like New Zealand that decided to close their borders and even have to stop bringing in immigrants for the sake and safety of the people living there.

 

Many people who have plans to become immigrants in New Zealand had to put their plans on pause. With the closed borders, they would not be able to push through with what they want to do in the meantime. They have to patiently wait until the government decides to reopen them again and allow new immigrants to join New Zealand. That is why it is good news when the government had announced a five-stage plan towards reopening the borders.

 

Step 1

 

As per the government of New Zealand, from February 27, 2022, Kiwis who are fully vaccinated as well as other travelers who are eligible would be able to enter New Zealand. However, they should be traveling from Australia. Upon entry, they would have to go through a self-isolation system.

 

Step 2

 

From March 13, 2022, Kiwis who are fully vaccinated as well as other travelers who are eligible can enter New Zealand. They can come from any place in the world. They also have to go through a self-isolation system upon arrival. The border exceptions would also be expended for critical workers and skilled immigrant workers who are earning 1.5x the median wage at least. The family members of highly skilled immigrant workers can also join the country.

 

Step 3

 

From April 12, 2022, the country would expand the border extension more and include a maximum of 5,000 immigrant students before the 2nd semester starts. The expansion would also include holders of temporary visas who meet the requirements.

 

Step 4

 

By July 2022, all those who can enter New Zealand without a visa will be allowed to enter the country.

 

Step 5

 

Starting October 2022, all categories for visas will be reopened. Visa processing will resume as normal.

 

Going through self-isolation

 

This is available only for all fully vaccinated travelers. They would have to do self-isolation for 10 days. They also would have to undergo three rapid antigen tests upon arrival at the airport. The first one to be used on the first day. The second one would be on the 5th or 6th day. The last one would be an extra and to be used as a backup. If a person tests positive, they would be required to have a PCR test including genome sequencing so the country will quickly know what variant it is.

 

 

 

First, check out the programs at Global Visa Support to find the one that would help you move to New Zealand: http://globalvisasupport.com/nz.html.

 

Premiere help on moving to NZ is available at Global Visa Support: http://www.globalvisasupport.com/contacts.html.