A
work permit policy for Zimbabwean nationals, which was
introduced in February 2003, will be extended due to the
continued instability within Zimbabwe, Immigration Minister
Lianne Dalziel announced today.
The special open work
permits, valid for 12 months, were granted to Zimbabweans
already in New Zealand on 20 February 2003.
“As the
situation in Zimbabwe has not stabilised, Zimbabwe nationals
in New Zealand under temporary entry provisions may not be
able to return home. Therefore, the government has extended
the special open work permit policy for another 12 months
for Zimbabweans who qualified under the 2003
policy.”
Eligible Zimbabweans will need to apply for a new
permit at the nearest New Zealand Immigration Service branch
before the expiry of their current permit.
Lianne Dalziel
said approximately 2600 Zimbabweans in New Zealand on
temporary permits could be affected by today’s
announcement.
Zimbabwe nationals would continue to be
eligible for temporary entry or residence under standard
policies. Further options for residence are currently under
development.
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