标题: further growth in tourism from China [打印本页] 作者: power04 时间: 2013-4-10 23:32:07 标题: further growth in tourism from China
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A fast-track visa scheme which makes it easier for frequent flying, high-value Chinese to visit New Zealand has been extended to Air New Zealand.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) said it had reached an agreement with the Air New Zealand's Gold Elite, Gold and Silver card holders from China applying to visit New Zealand will now not have to produce evidence of employment or of having sufficient funds to support themselves.
Chinese applicants will still need to meet health and good character requirements, as well as evidence of onward travell. Nigel Bickle, head of INZ, said the agreement would encourage more high-value Chinese tourists to visit New Zealand and stay here for longer.
Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon said the agreement, which comes into effect from May 1, would lead to further growth in tourism. INZ has said it will endeavour to process all visitor visa applications under this scheme within five working days.