Published: Sep 03, 2014, 12:39 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 03, 2014, 12:40 PM (IST)
Sep 3, 2014
The visitors of ICC World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand will only require to apply for one visa under a newly made Trans-Tasman visa agreement. The above decision was stated by the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Michaelia Cash on Wednesday.
The ICC World Cup Cup will commence from 14 February, 2015 and it will go on till 29 March, 2015. All the 14 qualifying teams will play their respective matches in both Australia and New Zealand, reported the Official International Cricket Council (ICC)Website.
Minister Cash said, “Australia and New Zealand look forward to welcoming the international cricketing community next year and to showcasing both countries to the world.” He further added, “This new visa arrangement will change the visa process for participants and spectators of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 by only requiring them to apply for one visa in order to follow their teams to both countries. The new arrangement will substantially benefit the tourism sector in both countries.”
He further stated, “New Zealand will grant a visa on arrival to people holding almost any type of Australian visa, which means not only international tourists will benefit, but people already in Australia on most permanent or temporary visa types as well.”
The Chief Executive of the ICC World Cup 2015 local organising committee, John Harnden, welcomed this decision from the Australian and New Zealand government.
Mr Harnden said, “This is a real coup for fans travelling to Australia and New Zealand to witness the world’s best players compete in the biggest sporting event of 2015.” He further believes, “We have made sure the event is affordable and with this new visa process it will now be even easier for fans from around the world to follow their teams and experience the many tourist offerings in both countries.”
