Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of New Zealand on the Gainful Occupation of Dependants of Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

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Treaty Type:

Bilateral/Plurilateral

Common Name:

Turkey DEA

Responsible Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Administering Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Treaty Summary:

Dependant Employment Agreements (DEAs) provide employment rights to spouses, partners and dependants of diplomats serving at foreign missions. Without one, spouses and dependants have no employment rights under a diplomatic visa. New Zealand has DEAs with 24 countries.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Progress

Negotiation Status:

New Zealand and Turkey have finalised negotiations. The Turkey DEA is a reciprocal Agreement that would enable the dependants of both countries’ diplomatic/seconded staff to work without having to fully relinquish their diplomatic immunity. 

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Is Signed By NZ:

Yes

Signature Date:

01/09/2023

Ratified or Signed:

No

Requires Ratification:

Yes

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

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Impacts on Maori:

No specific impact on Maori interests.

Impacts on Stakeholders:

DEA's will impact MFAT staff, family and spouses.

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