Nzl -thai Free Trade

[penelope]

NZL -Thai free trade

Points of interest that are proposed :

A raft of regulations controlling their movements within Thailand will be eased and multiple-visit visas introduced. Those working as managers, executives or specialists will be able to have their work permits extended for up to five years and their spouses will be allowed to work.

New Zealanders will be allowed to take 100 per cent equity stakes in Thai companies.

[Khun Jean]

How difficult is it to obtain New Zealand citizen ship.

Probably easier than a Thai citizen ship.

[chuchok]

It should be very similar to the aussie one that has just been signed off. It will be interesting to see what rules and regulations that have to be adhered to and the exact benifits come out of it.

[penelope]

http://www.mfat.govt.nz/foreign/tnd/ceps/n...november04.html

Temporary entry for business people

Business visitors will be able to obtain one-year multiple-entry non-immigrant business visas valid for visits of 90 days at a time.

Business people with such visas will not need a work permit to conduct business meetings and attend seminars in Thailand, provided this does not involve receiving remuneration.

Intra-corporate transferees employed as managers, executives or specialists in Thailand can have their work permits extended annually, up to a maximum of five years.

Intra-corporate transferees will be permitted to attend business meetings and seminars anywhere in Thailand without giving prior notification to the Thai authorities.

New Zealand companies in Thailand may apply for work permits for New Zealand employees prior to their entry into Thailand.

The spouses of investors and intra-corporate transferees with non-immigrant visas will have the right to be employed as managers, executives or specialists, provided they comply with the relevant Thai laws and regulations.

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Investment

Thailand will allow 100% equity participation and remove restrictions on the number of New Zealand directors for investments in a number of manufacturing sectors including machinery and mechanical appliances, food processing, paper products, software manufacture, furniture and textile manufacture.

The Agreement provides for additional protections for New Zealand investments. These include compensation for losses and appropriate protection against expropriation unless internationally accepted criteria are met.

[penelope]

How difficult is it to obtain New Zealand citizen ship.

Probably easier than a Thai citizen ship.

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You need to get Permanent Residency first. For the "Skilled Migrant" category, if you are highly skilled and qualified in particular areas then you'd be shortlisted into a pool.

Then once you've had PR for 5 years (under the new laws about to come in place), you can apply for Citizenship.

So definately not an overnite thing.

[penelope]

Add it does not just benefit kiwis :

Temporary Employment

New Zealand will provide access for qualified Thai chefs to be employed on contract in New Zealand without labour market testing for up to four years.

New Zealand will also explore the scope for developing a system to recognise the qualifications of traditional Thai massage therapists with a view to facilitating their entry into New Zealand for temporary employment purposes.