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Visa Surge: Over 8,600 Applications from Conflict Zone Nationals
7/9/2025
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- Amid the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Immigration New Zealand has seen a surge in visa applications, totaling nearly 300 from Israeli, Palestinian, and Iranian nationals since June 1, 2025. Iranians lead the pack with 93 visas approved, while over 8,600 Electronic Travel Authorities have been issued to Israelis since October 7, 2023.
