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New ZealandVisasNew Zealand opens new work visas for Indians under trade deal from 20 October
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement took effect on 20 October 2026, adding two Temporary Employment Entry visa categories for Indian workers. …
New ZealandVisa-freeNew Zealand parties split over visa-free entry for Pacific Islanders
Candidates in New Zealand's Pacific election debate clashed over visa-free entry for Pacific Island Forum nationals, overstayer amnesties and a propo…
New ZealandVisasIndians Gain Two New NZ Work Visa Routes as Trade Pact Takes Effect
The India-New Zealand free trade agreement entered into force on 20 October 2026, creating two new Temporary Employment Entry visa categories for Ind…
ChinaVisasChina's No Criminal Conviction Certificate: Rules Vary by City
China's police certificate, or certificate of no criminal conviction, is issued by local Public Security Bureaus whose requirements differ from city …
New ZealandVisasNew Zealand Tightens Student Visa Rules for Applicants from Several Countries
New Zealand has increased scrutiny on student visa applications from Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and China due to rising concerns about docume…
FijiTravelVisa-free Fiji stays up to 4 months for US, Canadian visitors; nonstop from 5 cities
Fiji Airways is the only airline flying non-stop from North America to Nadi, with fares from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Honolulu and Vancouv…
Cook IslandsVisasStranded in Cook Islands: Transit Visa Issues Persist for Foreign National
A foreign national has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years due to unresolved transit visa approvals from New Zealand and Australia, des…
New ZealandEntry rulesProposed Passport-Free Travel Trial Between Australia and New Zealand
A proposed trial for passport-free travel between Australia and New Zealand may begin in late October 2028, pending the outcome of New Zealand's upco…
New ZealandVisasNew Zealand Student Visa Approval Rates for Indian Applicants Decline
New Zealand's student visa approval rate for Indian applicants dropped to 49.3% in 2026, significantly lower than the 94.9% rate for Chinese applican…
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