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 Passport/Visa Information).

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of the EU and nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months, except nationals of the UK who may stay for up to six months and nationals of Australia who may stay indefinitely;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Oman, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Vatican City for stays of up to three months;
(c) 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 and are not transiting to or from a South Pacific Island or a national of the Kingdom of Nepal;
(d) those in transit whose next or final destination is Australia and the traveller holds a current Australian visa.
(e) nationals travelling on a UN laissez-passer for stays of up to three months.

Applicants must prove themselves to be in good health (ie not suffering from ill health that may become a burden to the New Zealand health services) and of good character (by providing a police certificate showing a good record. 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.

Visitor: £50. Transit: £55. Student: £80. Business visitors discussing or negotiating business arrangements and staying for up to three months can travel using a visitor visa.

Visitor Permit: nine months in any 18-month period. This can be extended by a further three months in certain circumstances. Visitors must then remain outside New Zealand for a period of time equal to that they spent inside New Zealand, before applying for another visa.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or Immigration Service at High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.

Visitor Permit/Transit Visa: (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) Proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay, approximately NZ$1000 per person per month, or NZ$400 per person per month when accommodation has been paid for in advance (eg recent bank statements). (e) Onward or return ticket, or declaration by New Zealand sponsor that cost of travel back to home country will be met. (f) Fee (payable in cash or by bank/building society cheque, credit card accepted by some offices, money order or bank draft). Student: (a)-(f) and, (i) Confirmation of placement and payment of fees at an approved educational institution.

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

Two weeks, but this may vary depending on type of visa required and nationality of the applicant.

New Zealand Immigration Service in the UK
Mezzanine Floor, New Zealand House, 80 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4TE, UK
Tel: (09069) 100 100 (visa information and immigration service; calls cost £1 per minute).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1545.
Website: www.immigration.govt.nz

New Zealand High Commission in the UK
Second Floor, New Zealand House, 80 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4TQ, UK
Tel: (020) 7930 8422.
Website: www.nzembassy.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

New Zealand Embassy in the USA
37 Observatory Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 328 4800.
Website: www.nzemb.org