First Phase of Repatriation Complete

First Phase of Repatriation Complete

Flights bringing in seasonal workers from New Zealand and stranded citizens and residents from Australia today are expected to be the final repatriation flights for the first phase.

There will be no repatriation flights until after July, Director of Foreign Affairs, Yvon Basil said.

A total of 1, 049 workers for the Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme in NZ are expected to be repatriated on the eight additional flights being operated by the Royal NZ Air Force since last Friday, said Director Basil. The last RSE repatriation flight is confirmed for todaacy with the second flight from Australia bringing stranded citizens and residents.

All repatriates will undergo 14-days quarantine once they arrive in Port Vila.