Ref: 2223-2919

Dear T. Zhang

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 14 June 2023 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

I would like to request the following information regarding the Advance
Passenger Processing (APP) system:
1. In a previously submitted OIA request by John
([1]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...),
INZ stated that when APP information is submitted by the airline, it
interacts with INZ's database to assess whether a passenger meets
immigration requirements for travel to New Zealand. Please clarify what
methods of interaction are currently implemented: i.e. a list of
methods/interfaces INZ has provided airlines with, for the purpose of
complying with APP requirements/ascertaining immigration requirements.
This could be APIs, web interfaces, etc;
2. I understand an API is available and actively used. Please provide a
copy of the relevant documentation as supplied to airlines, in particular
endpoints, parameters, and responses;
3. If INZ supplies a standard web interface, the relevant
documentation/training material provided to airlines;
4. If any other method are available, the relevant documentation/training
material provided to airlines;
5. A list of all airlines currently furnishing passenger details under the
APP scheme, and the method(s) used by each airline;
6. If not covered by 2-5, for each of the methods/interfaces, a list of:

1) Passenger information ('field') supplied by airlines. I understand an
incomplete list is provided at
[2]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo....
Please provide a full list of fields collected. If this differs by
airline, please provide a table of fields supplied by each airline.

2) Responses from INZ, in particular:

a. Whether the response from INZ is a binary board/do not board response;

b. Otherwise, a full list of possible responses from INZ, for each
method/interface;

c. Whether INZ supplies the type of visa/endorsement held by a passenger
to airlines; d. If this differs by airline, please provide the requested
information for each airline.

Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course. If you have any enquiries regarding
your request, or its urgency, feel free to contact us via email at
[3][MBIE request email].

Nāku noa, nā

Ministerial Services

 

Ngā Pou o te Taumaru

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |  PO Box 1473 Wellington 6140

 

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Kia ora T. Zhang,
 
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request of 14
June 2023.
 
Section 12 of the Act provides that any person may make a request where
they are:
 

* a New Zealand citizen; or
* a permanent resident of New Zealand; or
* a person who is in New Zealand; or
* a body corporate which is incorporated in New Zealand; or
* a body corporate which is incorporated outside New Zealand but which
has a place of business in New Zealand.

 
MBIE requires more information to establish your compliance with section
12. An original of any one of the following items is acceptable as a
demonstration of your eligibility:
 

* A recent bill from the company who supplies your power, gas, water,
phone or internet services
* Council rates notice
* A letter from the Electoral Office
* Travel itinerary
* Anything from a government agency that includes your name and address
* Unexpired Rental or Tenancy Agreement.

 
A scanned copy of one of the above can be sent to [1][email address]
 
Once MBIE receives this additional information from you, and is satisfied
that the requirements of section 12 have been met, we will acknowledge the
request and begin to consider it under the Act. If you do not meet the
eligibility criteria of section 12, MBIE will still consider your request.
 
Please respond by 5pm Wednesday, 21 June 2023.
 
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
 
If you wish to discuss an aspect of your request or this response, please
contact Immigration New Zealand at [3][email address]
 
Ngā mihi
Lino
 
Business Management Team, Enablement
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment - Hīkina Whakatutuki
Level 1, 15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140,
New Zealand
 
NZBN 9429000106078
 
 
_____________________________________________
From: T. Zhang <[FOI #23140 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 14 June 2023 7:45 PM
To: *OIA <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Advance Passenger Processing
system Documentation
 
 
 
Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,
 
I would like to request the following information regarding the Advance
Passenger Processing (APP) system:
 
1. In a previously submitted OIA request by John
([4]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...),
INZ stated that when APP information is submitted by the airline, it
interacts with INZ's database to assess whether a passenger meets
immigration requirements for travel to New Zealand. Please clarify what
methods of interaction are currently implemented: i.e. a list of
methods/interfaces INZ has provided airlines with, for the purpose of
complying with APP requirements/ascertaining immigration requirements.
This could be APIs, web interfaces, etc;
 
2. I understand an API is available and actively used. Please provide a
copy of the relevant documentation as supplied to airlines, in particular
endpoints, parameters, and responses;
 
3. If INZ supplies a standard web interface, the relevant
documentation/training material provided to airlines;
 
4. If any other method are available, the relevant documentation/training
material provided to airlines;
 
5. A list of all airlines currently furnishing passenger details under the
APP scheme, and the method(s) used by each airline;
 
6. If not covered by 2-5, for each of the methods/interfaces, a list of:
   1) Passenger information ('field') supplied by airlines. I understand
an incomplete list is provided at
[5]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo....
Please provide a full list of fields collected. If this differs by
airline, please provide a table of fields supplied by each airline.
   2) Responses from INZ, in particular:
      a. Whether the response from INZ is a binary board/do not board
response;
      b. Otherwise, a full list of possible responses from INZ, for each
method/interface;
      c. Whether INZ supplies the type of visa/endorsement held by a
passenger to airlines;
      d. If this differs by airline, please provide the requested
information for each airline.
 
Yours faithfully,
T. Zhang
 
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Kia ora,

My apologies. Please send the documentation to: inzoias at mbie dot govt dot nz

Ngā mihi
Lino

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Kia ora T. Zhang,

Thank you for your follow up email below.

This is an acknowledgement that we have received the documentation of your proof of eligibility.

Ngâ mihi,
Lino

Business Management Team, Enablement
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment - Hîkina Whakatutuki
Level 1, 15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

NZBN 9429000106078

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Kia ora T. Zhang,

 

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request.

 

Ngā mihi,

Lino

 

Ministerial Services

Associate Deputy Secretary Immigration, Immigration New Zealand

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

Level 1, 15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140,
New Zealand

 

NZBN 9429000106078