10 April 2026
David
[FYI request #33681 email] 
DOIA-REQ-0027386
Tēnā koe David
Thank  you  for  your  correspondence  of  10  February  2026  to  the  Ministry  of  Business,  Innovation  and 
Employment (MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
I am writing to request statistical information relating to the Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor 
Visa.
Specifically,  I  am  seeking  totals  for  each  year  over  the  past  5  years  (2020-2025,  including  data 
available so far for 2026). If the data is recorded in alternative time periods, I would be happy to 
receive it in that format instead.
For  each  period,  could  the  information  please  be  broken  down  by  nationality  and  include  the 
following:
The total number of Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa applications submitted
The total number of applications granted under this visa category
The total number of applications granted under an alternative visa category
The total number of applications declined
MBIE has assessed and decided to grant your request, and will provide you the requested information. 
However, it will take us some time to process. We will send you the information as soon as it is ready and 
without undue delay.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance, 
please contact [email address].
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of our decision to extend the 
time limit. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or 
freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Cameron Wooller
Manager, Ministerial Services (Acting)
Office of the Deputy Secretary Immigration 
Immigration New Zealand 
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment 

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