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New Zealand has observed a decrease in the number of people who are overstaying their visa arrangements since 2000.
In October 2004, the number of visa overstayers was estimated to be 12,162. Latest estimates have seen a decrease by 1,300 people, the new value being 10,848. The ratio of overstayers to temporary arrival is also very small considering the international standards i.e. 0.035%.
New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse dictated the estimates as government’s improved focus on border security. He said that the number of overstayers has decreased by 45% as compared to the past decade. The cost on removal and deportation has also decreased by more than 50%.
The decrease in the number of overstayers is also a result of better risk profiling while visa application process, Wood added.
Population statistics manager, Jo- Anne Skinner reported that a new record has been set this March as visitor arrivals from Australia, China, and USA especially led the number to 344,400 from 52,600 as seen in March 2015.
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March 2016 has seen a 0% increase in visitor’s arrival. The record claims to have 3.26 million visitor arrivals.
New Zealand immigration is also getting popular with the increase in the number of migrants for 20th month in a row. The number of migrants is increasing as compared to that of departures. It is recorded that 124,100 migrants moved to New Zealand in March 2016. 25% of these migrants were New Zealand citizens returning home.
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New Zealand immigration has caused an increase in New Zealand’s population. To compete with the increasing travelling needs, 18 new air routes were announced last year. This has resulted in increased trade and travel opportunities, reported Simon Bridges, the Transport Minister.
Bridges further reported that in addition to these 18 air routes, the government negotiated an agreement of 50 air routes back in 2012. This has resulted in a total of 78 new air routes for New Zealanders.
Bridges reported that all noted airlines are included in these new air routes. He further remarked that this Air Services Agreement has opened pathways to great opportunities including tourism and trade in New Zealand. The government is determined to increase such opportunities in the coming future.