The special visa category “recognises the impact of the tragedy on the lives of those most affected and gives people currently on temporary and resident visas some certainty” about their status.
WELLINGTON - New Zealand opened a two-year window Wednesday for people directly affected by the Christchurch terror attacks to apply to stay permanently in the country.
People living in New Zealand, who were present at one of the mosques, and their immediate family based in New Zealand qualify for the visa.
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