The NZ Airports Association has criticised the New Zealand government for a significant increase in visitor visa fees. From now on, a visa costs 341 New Zealand dollars (about 187 euros), which corresponds to an increase of 62 percent.
This is $69 more than the price charged by Australia. Billie Moore, chair of the NZ Airports Association, complained that no evidence was presented to show the possible impact of the fee increase on tourism demand. Airports and airlines were not included in the decision-making process. Moore fears that the high costs could deter potential visitors, especially as competing countries try to become more attractive by offering lower prices.
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