Question NW3404 to the Minister of Tourism
26 November 2018 - NW3404
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
(a) What are the comprehensive relevant details of the roll-out of the recent changes to the visa regulations, following the commitments that electronic visas will be piloted in New Zealand and (b) on what date is it envisaged that electronic visas will be implemented in India and China?
Reply:
a) Pilot Roll out of E Visas to New Zealand
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) committed to pilot the electronic visas in New Zealand by April 2019. DHA will be best place to provide the comprehensive relevant details of the roll-out of the electronic visas as it falls within their mandate.
b) Date that Electronic Visas will be implemented to India and China?
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) indicated that as soon as the pilot phase of the roll out of the electronic visas in New Zealand is completed, electronic visas will be rolled out to other countries. DHA will be able to provide the estimated date for the implementation in India and China.