Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended
period of stay required by all. Some governments are not
recognised by New Zealand and citizens in doubt should check
with the New Zealand Immigration Service (see Address section).
Required by all except the following:
(a) countries
referred to in the chart above, including US nationals from
American Samoa, Swains Island and nationals of New Zealand
Associated Territories (Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue) for up
to 3 months, although transit visas are required for the
following nationals only holding one-way tickets: Cook
Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon
Islands, Tahiti, Tokelau and Tonga;
(b) 1. nationals
of the UK and other British passport holders who have evidence
of the right to live permanently in the UK for visits of up to
6 months providing they hold a passport valid for 6 months
beyond departure date and onward or return tickets;
(c)
2. nationals of EU countries for visits up to 3 months,
but Portuguese nationals must have right of residence in
Portugal;
(d) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain,
Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Denmark, Hong Kong (Special
Administrative Region or British Nationals Overseas
passports), Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Korea
(Rep. of), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico,
Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia,
Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, Tuvalu, United
Arab Emirates, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City and Zimbabwe for
visits of up to 3 months;
(e) transit passengers continuing
their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within
24 hours, providing they hold onward or return documentation
and are not leaving the airport (some nationals passing
through New Zealand always require a transit visa, even
when not leaving the transit lounge of the airport; enquire at
the New Zealand Immigration Service for details).
All nationals listed above must have sufficient funds to
cover the duration of stay. This may be NZ$1000 for each
person for every month or NZ$400 if the accommodation is
already paid for.
Visitor: $45. Transit: $50. Work: $75. Student: $60. Residents:
$300, per application
for a family of four. For details of special visitor
categories, including group, conference and business visitor visas, contact the New Zealand Immigration Service.
The maximum period of time most visitors can remain in New
Zealand is 9 months within an 18-month period. Visitors not
requiring visas are initially allowed a stay for up to 6
months with a British passport, after which they can apply in
New Zealand for an extension of up to 9 months.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or Immigration
Service at High Commission).
Visitor: (a) Completed application form. (b) 1
passport-size photo. (c) Passport valid for 3 months beyond
the date of departure. (d) Sufficient funds for duration of
stay. (e) Onward or return ticket. (f) Fee (payable in cash or
by bank/building society cheque, credit card, money order or
bank draft). (g) For business trips, a company/sponsor
letter. Work: (a)-(g) and, (h) Valid offer of
employment in writing from a New Zealand employer with a full
job description and, in many cases, confirmation that that
position cannot be filled by a New Zealander. Student:
(a)-(g) and, (h) Confirmation of placement at an approved
educational institution.
Visitor and Transit: 7-14. Work: 14. Student: 14. Residents:
2-3 months. Returning
Residents: 14.
Enquire at the nearest New Zealand High Commission or
Immigration Service for details.
Street address: Level Seven, 80 The Terrace,
Wellington, New Zealand
Postal address: PO Box 95,
Wellington, New Zealand
Tel: (4) 917 5400. Fax: (4) 915
3817.
Website: http://www.purenz.com/ or http://www.tourisminfo.govt.nz/
Administrative headquarters only. Trade and consumer
enquiries should be directed to TNZ’s branches around the
world.
Tap water is considered safe to drink. Milk is pasteurised
and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat,
poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally
considered safe to eat.
There are no snakes or dangerous wild animals in New
Zealand. Sandflies are prevalent in Fiordland, but these can
be effectively countered with insect repellent. The only
poisonous creature is the very rare katipo spider.
Medical facilities, both public and private, are of a high
standard. Telephone numbers for doctors and hospitals are
listed at the front of the white pages of local telephone
directories. Should visitors need drugs or pharmaceutical
supplies outside normal shopping hours, they should refer to
‘Urgent Pharmacies’ in the local telephone directory for the
location of the nearest pharmacy or check with their hotel.
Many hotels have doctors on call. Long-staying visitors with a
valid permit to stay for two or more years are entitled to
health care services on the same basis as New Zealand
citizens. There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK,
which entitles short-term British visitors to publicly funded
health treatment. They will receive free treatment as a
hospital inpatient, but must pay some charges for any services
provided by outpatients and private doctors. Medical insurance
is advised to cover any additional charges.
Jan 1-2 New Year. Feb 6 Waitangi Day.
Mar 29 Good Friday. Apr 1 Easter Monday. Apr
25 ANZAC Day. Jun 3 Queen’s Birthday. Oct 28
Labour Day. Dec 25-26 Christmas.
Destination Guide – New Zealand
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | 1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | no | no |
| Canadian | yes | no | yes |
| USA | yes | no | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 2 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | no | yes |
| Tourism New Zealand |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 1 | n/a |
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Each region also observes its particular anniversary day as a holiday. |