E2.135 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Iranian individuals
- New Zealand has taken action in respect of individuals identified as being involved in or linked to the death of Mahsa Amini and/or the violent and malign response to the subsequent protests, or otherwise responsible for human rights violations in Iran, 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 07/12/2022
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