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Winston Peters backs a petition to simplify visas for six Pacific nations, aiming to remove barriers like proof of funds and health checks.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters pledged support for a petition calling for simplified visa access for citizens of six Pacific Island nations, following a presentation by former MP Anae Arthur Anae and over 45,000 signatories.
The campaign seeks to extend the NZeTA visa-on-arrival system to Pacific Islanders, eliminating current requirements like proof of funds and health checks, which advocates say create unfair barriers.
While New Zealand already offers various visa pathways and recent reforms—including two-year multiple-entry visas and a new application center in Apia—supporters argue further changes are needed to ensure equity and ease travel for family and cultural visits.
The proposal now hinges on coalition dynamics, with the Greens backing it and other parties expressing cautious or conditional interest.
Winston Peters apoya una petición para simplificar las visas para seis naciones del Pacífico, con el objetivo de eliminar barreras como la prueba de fondos y chequeos de salud.