World Country Guide

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No/1	Yes
Australian	Yes	No/4	No
Canadian	Yes	No/3	Yes
USA	Yes	No/3	Yes
OtherEU	Yes	No/2	Yes
Japanese	Yes	No/3	Yes

Passports
Passport valid for at least three 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 Contact Addresses section).

Visas
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, Niue and Tokelau) for stays of up to three months, although transit visas are required for nationals of the following, only holding one-way tickets: Cook Islands, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tokelau, Tonga and Vanuatu;
(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 six months may be granted a visitors permit on arrival;
(c) 2. nationals of EU countries (except nationals of the UK) for stays of up to three months (Portuguese nationals must have right of residence in Portugal), except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovak Republic and Poland who do require a visa;
(d) 3. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong (SAR or British Nationals Overseas passports), Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Oman, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, USA (including nationals from American Samoa and Swains Island) and Vatican City for stays of up to three months;
(e) 4. nationals of Australia who hold a current Australian resident return visa or nationals of New Zealand with a residence permit;
(f) 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);
(g) nationals travelling on a UN laissez-passer for stays of up to three months.

Note
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. If travelling on a visa as a student, it is sometimes necessary to submit evidence of NZ$10,000 per year or NZ$1,000 per month if staying for less than 36 weeks, as well as submitting an additional form. If national is unable to submit proof of sufficient funds, it is possible to submit guarantee of accommodation and maintenance from a New Zealand citizen/resident who is a friend/relative and is serving as the national’s sponsor.

Types of visa and cost
Visitor: 50. Transit: 65. Work: 80. Student: 80. For details of special visitor categories, including Group, Conference and Business Visitor visas, contact the New Zealand Immigration Service (see Contact Addresses section).

Validity
The maximum period of time most visitors can remain in New Zealand is nine months within an 18-month period. Single-entry visas are usually valid for stays of up to six months. If national has stayed for nine months or more in the last 18 months, it is necessary to leave New Zealand for the same amount of time before returning as a visitor. It is possible to qualify for a three-month extension if national can prove they have financially supported themselves during their stay, or have already lodged an application for residence that is still under consideration at the time of review, or if the national cannot leave New Zealand due to mitigating circumstances that are deemed outside of their control, or the national can prove to be a genuine tourist seeking only three months' additional stay in order to complete an itinerary. If a national has stayed in New Zealand for 12 months out of the last 24 months, they must leave New Zealand for 12 months before being allowed to return as a visitor. Visitors not requiring visas are initially allowed a stay for up to six months with a British passport.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or Immigration Service at High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
Visitor: (a) Completed application form. (b) One recent passport-size photo of each person named in the application. (c) Passport valid for three 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. (h) Valid ticket for country the national has right of entry to. Work: (a)-(h) and, (i) Valid offer of employment in writing from a New Zealand employer with a full job description and, in many cases, confirmation that the position cannot be filled by a New Zealander. Student: (a)-(h) and, (i) Confirmation of placement at an approved educational institution.

Note
Those applying for a visa may also be asked to undergo an interview and/or a medical examination prior to travel, or by the Immigration Officer at port of entry.
Anyone applying for residency or temporary entry with a visa allowing a stay of greater than 12 months is required to complete a health declaration form supported by medical records that can be no more than three months old.

Working days required
This may vary depending on type of visa required and nationality of the applicant.

Temporary residence
Enquire at the nearest New Zealand High Commission or Immigration Service for details.