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New Zealand's relationship with Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan

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New Zealanders in Iran

Passports, work, marriage, emergencies and more

Online Registration

Register online with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade while travelling or residing overseas. This will enable the Ministry or the local embassy or high commission to contact you in an emergency.

News

Important information for visa applicants

Fri 15.05.09 As of 1 April 2009, Immigration New Zealand’s Dubai Branch (INZ Dubai) now processes all visa applications for Iranian nationals who are living in Iran. The minimum time to get a visa to visit New Zealand is 6-8 weeks. The minimum time to get a Government sponsored student visa is 12 weeks. Visa applicants from Afghanistan and Pakistan should continue to submit their applications to the Immigration New Zealand Bangkok Office.

General advice for travellers to Iran

Thu 30.04.09 Travel advisories, risk levels and safety advice can be found on the Iran travel advice page of the New Zealand Government's SafeTravel website. We also thought some of the following quick tips for visitors to Iran might prove helpful...

Former NZ Prime Minister nominated for UNDP Administrator role

Sun 29.03.09 Rt Hon Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008 has been nominated for the position of UN Development Programme Administrator.

Governor-General knighted

Fri 27.03.09 Her Majesty the Queen of New Zealand has been pleased to approve the knighting the Governor-General, Anand Satyanand.

Waitangi Day 2009

Fri 23.01.09 On 6th February each year, New Zealanders of all ethnic backgrounds and creeds gather to commemorate the signing of the Treaty at Waitangi in 1840.

Register and stay safe

Sun 11.01.09 Visitors to Iran, Pakistan or Afghanistan are encouraged to visit the Safe Travel website for important travel advisory information and general travel tips, and to register online in case of emergencies.

Royal Honours Promulgated

Thu 01.01.09 Her Majesty the Queen of New Zealand has been pleased on the occasion of the celebration of the New Year, to make appointments to the New Zealand Order of Merit, the Queen's Service Order and to award the Defence Distinguished Service Decoration.

49th State Opening of Parliament

Tue 09.12.08 His Excellency the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand PCNZM, QSO, delivered the Speech from the Throne in a ceremony known as the State Opening of Parliament.

Cabinet Lineup Announced

Wed 19.11.08 New Zealand Prime Minister the Honourable John Key today announced the makeup of his Executive - the Cabinet and ministers outside Cabinet - which will form the Fifth National Government.

Iran-NZ Climate Change Projects

Thu 18.09.08 Joint climate change and climate monitoring projects by the Centre for Atmospheric Research at the University of Canterbury in partnership with several Iranian organisations, including the Geography Faculty at Tehran University, the University of Yazd and the Meteorological Services of both countries, are currently underway.


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