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27 Indian Nationals' Visas Approved for Holi Celebration

3/11/2026

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Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is assessing visas for 27 Indian nationals attending a Community Holi Celebration with Bollywood star Shibani Kashyap.
INZ approved seven visitor visas, valid for one month.
Four applications were declined and three withdrawn due to concerns over fraudulent documents.
Thirteen short-term visas were granted after risk assessments.
Eighteen of the approved applicants arrived between February 11 and 24.

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Story summary

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is assessing visas for 27 Indian nationals attending a Community Holi Celebration with Bollywood star Shibani Kashyap.
INZ approved seven visitor visas, valid for one month.
Four applications were declined and three withdrawn due to concerns over fraudulent documents.
Thirteen short-term visas were granted after risk assessments.
Eighteen of the approved applicants arrived between February 11 and 24.