13 July 2023
Wendy Yang
[FYI request #23160 email]
File No(s): DOIA 2223-2944
Dear Ms Yang,
I refer to your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) received on 16 June 2023
requesting the following information from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(Ministry):
“Please provide the list of high, medium, and low-risk regions in China regarding assessing
visitor visa applications. And Which regions are on the blacklist?”
Our Response
In relation to your request for a list of high, medium, and low-risk regions in China. Specifically,
regarding assessing visitor visa applications. This part of your request is being withheld under
section 6(c) of the Act which relates to prejudice to the maintenance of the law.
With regards to your request asking for which regions are on the blacklist in China. This part of
your request is being refused under section 18(e) of the Act as the document alleged to contain the
information requested does not exist. Immigration New Zealand does not have a “blacklist” for
countries.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review of my response by the Ombudsman, whose
address for contact purposes is:
The Ombudsman
Office of the Ombudsman
P O Box 10-152
WELLINGTON
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please contact
[email address].
Yours sincerely,
Richard Owen
General Manager – Immigration Risk and Border
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment