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How many New Zealand citizens have been denied entry to the United States since 20 January 2025? and 1 other question

Answered 18008, 18009 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 18008

    How many New Zealand citizens have been denied entry to the United States since 20 January 2025?

  • 18009

    How many New Zealand citizens have experienced immigration difficulties in the United States from 20 January 2025 to the present date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not hold a standalone figure for the number of New Zealand citizens "denied entry" to the United States. Between 20 January 2025 and 5 May 2026, 60 New Zealand citizens have sought the Ministry's assistance as a result of experiencing immigration difficulties in the US. This includes issues experienced at the border (including being denied entry), immigration difficulties in the community, and immigration detention cases.