Asia and Oceania

New Zealand
Still current at: 26 November 2009 Updated: 25 August 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas

New Zealand’s immigration rules are strict, particularly in the areas of employment. Anyone wishing to work requires a visa allowing employment. British passport holders can enter New Zealand as a visitor for up to six months on arrival without a visa, provided they can satisfy an Immigration Officer that they meet the requirements of the Rules. Visitors must have an onward ticket. For further information before travelling on exactly what is required at immigration, please contact the New Zealand High Commission in London.

Passport validity

You should ensure that your passport is valid one month beyond the date of expiry of your visa. If you intend to stay in New Zealand as a visitor you are entitled to a six month stay visa-free but should ensure that your passport is valid for one month beyond the date of your visa-free stay. Passports are currently being renewed only at the British High Commission in Wellington.

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.

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Contacts

New Zealand, Wellington, British High Commission

Address:

44 Hill Street
Wellington 6011

Mailing Address:
P O Box 1812
Wellington 6140

Telephone:

(+64) (4) 924 2888 - This number is NOT for passport or visa enquiries

Visa - 0900 48472 charges apply
0800 448 972 charged to your credit card
Passport - 0044 208 082 4727 charged to your credit card
0900 990 202 charges apply

Fax:

(+64) (4) 473 4982 - Policy/Comms
(+64) (4) 924 2810 - Passports
(+64) (4) 924 2809 - Corporate Services

Office hours:

Office hours: GMT: Sun-Thurs: 2045-0500 (Personal Callers to Consular Section between 2100-0200 only)
Local time: Mon-Fri: 0845-1700 (Personal Callers to Consular Section between 0900-1400 only)

Website: http://ukinnewzealand.fco.gov.uk/en/