EASE OF ENTRY TO DOMINION

Taranaki Daily News, 7 November 1930, Page 9

EASE OF ENTRY TO DOMINION

NEW ZEALAND’S OPEN DOOR. THE GENEROUS REGULATIONS The ease with which' reputable per* sons from British, countries overseas are able to enter New Zealand, although they may be seeking employment, is in sharp contrast to . the absolute prohibition which has been imposed in Canada, as instanced by the return this Week .of a number of New Zealanders and Australians who had been refused admission. to Canara. Canadians, and even citizens of the United States of America, provided they are in possession of a satisfactory passport and are of good character, are admitted at the ports, of New Zealand without further question. Provision is made in the Immigration Restriction Act for the control of the ' entry of alien immigrants. Such immigrants may, under certain be granted a permit to enter ’-he country. Apart from this class of immigrant, incoming passengers arriving in New Zealand have little difficulty Jw getting ashore. It goes without saying, that they must not be disloyal or disaffected and if they have normal health and strength are not considered likely to be a charge on the community. No person is allowed to land who, within two years, has. completed a sentence of imprisonment for an offence, which, if it had been committed in New Zealand, would have been considered, a major ogence. There is no money qualification imposed oh incoming passengers desirous of remaining in the country, such as has been imposed in Canada for several years.,; Complaints have been made from time to time by incoming passengers at New Zealand ports against the formalities imposed upon them prior to landing, but in view of' the trials suffered by New Zealanders endeavouring to “’gain entry to Canada or the United States these appear to be trivial. The presentation of the passport would seem to be but a formal requirement, the medical examination apparently aims at excluding those suffering from contagious diseases, while the declaration demanded of persons coming into the country is simply a means of placing on. record for official purposes the particulars of the newcomers. This declaration, which can be prepared in a few minutes on a form supplied by the ship’s officers for the purpose, carries with it an oath, or, in the alternative, a declaration and affirmation of obedience to the laws of New Zealand.