New Zealand Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	No
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	1	Yes

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended period of stay required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Not required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months, except 1. nationals of Bulgaria and Romania who do need a visa. Nationals of the UK may stay for up to six months and nationals of Australia may stay indefinitely.

Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact their nearest New Zealand Immigration Service to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Visitor: €65 (for nationals of Bulgaria who must apply at the immigration office in The Hague, The Netherlands); GB£45 (for nationals of Romania who must apply at the immigration office in London, UK). Transit: €70 (for nationals of Bulgaria who must apply at the immigration office in The Hague, The Netherlands); GB£50 (for nationals of Romania who must apply at the immigration office in London, UK).

Validity
Visitor: up to a total maximum of nine months in an 18 month period. Transit: up to 24 hours.

Applications to:
Local New Zealand Immigration Service (see General Info).

Working Days Required
Dependent on local office – contact for details.

Warning
Travelers visiting remote areas should ensure that their journey details are made known to local authorities or friends/relatives before setting out. New Zealand weather can be treacherous, especially in winter.
Most visits to New Zealand are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	No
Cholera	No	No
Typhoid and Polio	No	N/A
Malaria	No	N/A

Health Care
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. Comprehensive medical insurance is strongly recommended before traveling to cover any additional charges. If you intend to participate in adventure activities, such as bungee jumping or white water rafting, you should ensure that your travel insurance covers these types of activities. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.


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