Travel Profile

 To facilitate the entry of professional people who can aid in the nation's recovery from recent weather-related disasters, the New Zealand government has instituted the Recovery Visa. The purpose of the visa is to allow foreign experts to enter the nation right away and offer assistance in a number of capacities, such as emergency response, cleanup, risk assessment, stabilization and repair of infrastructure and housing, and direct help for recovery. In reaction to the flooding and aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand, the Recovery Visa was announced. Visa policies such to this one were introduced following the earthquakes in Kaikoura and Christchurch. The Recovery Visa means overseas specialists needed to support the recovery efforts can come here immediately," stated Michael Wood, Minister of Immigration. All you need to know about the visa program is as follows: Who is eligible to apply for the visa:  According to New Zealand Immigration, foreign workers w...