Important visa information
Having the right passport and visa organised is the key to a trouble-free entry for delegates into New Zealand.
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New Zealand's immigration requirements
We enjoy welcoming visitors to New Zealand and we'd like to think that when you come here that you have an experience to remember-but for the right reasons. So if you're coming to New Zealand, it's a good idea to make sure you have everything ready.
When you arrive in New Zealand, you'll need to be carrying a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date. Many people will qualify for visa-free entry, but depending on your country of origin, some will need to apply for a visa before they travel.
The information below comes from the New Zealand Immigration website. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration website for the most up-to-date information.
Checking in for your trip
When you check in you must show that you:
- have a valid passport or travel document, and
- hold the right visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
- Australian and New Zealand citizens do not need a visa or an NZeTA.
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You may not be allowed to check in if your passport is not valid for travel to New Zealand. Check that it will not expire until:
- 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand, or
- 1 month after the date you plan to leave New Zealand — if your passport was issued by a country that has a New Zealand embassy or consulate that issues passports.
- damaged
- reported as lost or stolen, or
- invalidated by the government that issued it.
Do you need a visa or an NZeTA?
- You do not need a visa or permit to visit New Zealand if you are a New Zealand/Australia citizen or Resident Permit holder.
- If you are visiting on a passport from a visa waiver country you must hold an NZeTA. Click here to view a list of visa waiver countries and territories.
- If you are visiting on a passport from a country not listed on the visa waiver countries and territories list, you must apply for a visa.
As well as checking your passport and visa (or NZeTA), immigration may check that you have a genuine reason for coming to New Zealand.
If you are arriving in New Zealand on a visa or an NZeTA, you may be required to provide:
- Travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements
- Evidence that you can support yourself financially while you are in New Zealand (approximately NZ$1000 per month per person).
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