How big is the New Zealand refugee Quota?
1,500 places
A number of refugees can settle in New Zealand each year under the Refugee Quota Programme (RQP). New Zealand’s annual Refugee Quota increased to 1,500 places from July 2020. We have been working to manage this increase as part of a multi-agency group that has worked across housing, community, and health sectors.
How many refugees did NZ take in 2020?
1,500
Each year, New Zealand accepts 1000 refugees, increasing to 1,500 in July 2020, as part of an agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, whereby their status has been “mandated” or authenticated by the UNHCR.
How many refugees does NZ accept each year?
Over 1000 people come to New Zealand every year as refugees. Find out who can come here as a refugee and how the New Zealand government helps them resettle here.
What is the current refugee quota?
For FY 2019, the number of admitted refugees matched the annual ceiling, both at 30,000. The annual ceiling set for FY 2020 was 18,000. The original ceiling set for FY 2021 was 15,000, the lowest level on record, but was increased to 62,500 on May 3, 2021.
Who is responsible for the refugee quota in New Zealand?
The Refugee Quota Programme is a unit within the Refugee and Migrant Services Branch (RMS), a branch of Immigration New Zealand (INZ), tasked with operating the programme. INZ in turn sits within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The Refugee Quota Programme is decided by the New Zealand Government in three-year cycles.
When did the resettlement quota in New Zealand start?
The Government established a formal annual Quota for the resettlement of refugees in 1987. From 1 July 2020 this Quota increased from 1,000 to 1,500. The New Zealand Refugee Resettlement Strategy provides a framework to guide refugee settlement activities across government and help refugees.
How many refugees have New Zealand resettled since World War 2?
New Zealand resettles 1000 refugees annually through our Refugee Quota Programme. Since World War II New Zealand has resettled over 35,000 refugees. The Government established a formal annual quota for the resettlement of refugees in 1987.
How does INZ help refugees in New Zealand?
INZ is asking some service providers in the settlement locations to help refugees access local support services. The goal is that after a year, refugees will be able to understand how local services work and use them independently.