E2.125 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Tatmadaw and other individuals identified as having participated in or facilitated the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar in 2021 (10/02/2021)

1. New Zealand has taken action in respect of individuals identified as being involved in, or associated with, the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar in 2021 and who are named on the list of such persons held by INZ.
2. Ordinarily, none of the persons named on the list held by INZ may be granted a visa to enter New Zealand (including a transit visa) or entry permission.
3. 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.
4. 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 10/02/2021