There were around 50,000 applications that would be returned to their applicants as Immigration NZ couldn't process them. Photo / 123rfThere were around 50,000 applications that would be returned to their applicants as Immigration NZ couldn't process them. Photo / 123rfThousands of visa applications that have been in limbo for the past 12 months have been canned as Immigration New Zealand is unable to process them due to legal reasons. New Zealand's border restrictions meant only citizens, residents, people granted an exception or those travelling from a quarantine-free travel zone could enter the country. Most offshore applicants paid between $246 and $495 in fees and levies, depending on the type of visa.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 07, 2021 10:07 UTC