Visa requirements for visiting New Zealand

New Zealand is a land of snowcapped mountains, mirror lakes and lush forest. Make sure you have everything in order before you book your flights. If you want to travel to New Zealand this year, you need to know if you need a visa or vaccinations.

What you need to know about visas in New Zealand

New Zealand does not require visas for residents of Australia and the UK to visit the country. Visitors from the United Kingdom can stay for up to six months in New Zealand, while Australian residents can stay for as long as they want.

More than 60 countries have visa waivers with New Zealand. Residents from these countries don't need a visa to visit New Zealand for 90 days.

Residents of visa-waived countries need to fill out an electronic travel authority before entering the country. Visitors need to fill out the form online before they leave for New Zealand because the forms can take up to 72 hours to process.

Tourists can spend up to nine months in a country if they have a visitor's visa. Online is the most convenient way to do this. It can take a little while for a visa to be processed, so apply in advance.

What are the Covid-19 requirements for New Zealand? 

Travelers need to meet specific health requirements, such as proof of vaccinations and negative Covid-19 tests, if they want to travel to New Zealand. The latest government information can be found on the New Zealand government's website.

Can I work in New Zealand?

Working holiday visas are available to young people from a lot of countries. People between the ages of 18 and 35 who want to travel and work in New Zealand can apply for a working holiday visa. Travelers from the UK and Canada can get these visas for up to a year and a half.

Visitors to New Zealand must have their passports valid for at least three months after they leave. Enough money is needed to buy return tickets.

It's the best time to visit New Zealand.

What you can bring into New Zealand

New Zealand has a lot of rare plants and trees. There are strict rules about what can and can't be done in the country.

Food, plants, animal products, and outdoor equipment need to be declared when entering the country if they pose a risk to the country's integrity. Travelers should check the guidelines before traveling to make sure they have everything they need.

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