PRESS RELEASE
The High Commission has been formally informed by the New Zealand Government that visit, work, business and student visas for Pakistan nationals will be processed and issued from the Immigration New Zealand (INZ), office at Dubai.
The High Commission has also been informed that Pakistan nationals wishing to apply for permanent residence in New Zealand will continue to have their applications processed at the Immigration New Zealand Bangkok Office.
Under the normal circumstances, a visit visa will be processed within two weeks and a student visa within three weeks time. In certain cases, the process may take three months or more. The application processing time frame, however, is indicative and subject to variation.
To avoid processing delays, applicants’ are reminded to ensure that the application forms are completed in full and include the relevant supporting documents. Delays may occur, if information is missing or if there are concerns that the applicant does not meet the relevant criteria for a requested visa.
P.R.NO. 09
Wellington
10 May, 2010.
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