Practical Information on Entry Requirements for Visiting New Zealand

New Zealand, the exceptionally beautiful country in the southern hemisphere is glorified with natural gorgeousness that brings a smile on the faces of even the most discerning travelers. And it is always good to pay attention to some useful information regarding entry tips before boarding flights to this naturally beautiful country.

Entry Requirement

Visa

According to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK, travelers carrying British passports and travelling to New Zealand, can enter the country without a visa and stay there up to 6 months, provided, they satisfy all other immigration requirements. Travelers must carry onward tickets as well. If anyone is taking flights to the country for work related purposes, one must carry a visa that permits the employment.

Passport

The immigration rules of New Zealand are very strict. Travelers reserving flight tickets to New Zealand should ensure that they are carrying a passport that is valid for at least one month from the date of exit from the country. For more visa and passport related information it is advisable to contact the New Zealand High Commission in London or visit www.gov.uk

Bio-Security Regulation

The Government of New Zealand is also very strict with the bio-security regulations. Importing meat and meat products, fruits, honey, dairy products is illegal. Anyone caught with these banned items may be fined with heavy penalty of up to $ 100,000 or may be imprisoned. Tourists arriving on flights at any of the international airports of New Zealand are advised not to carry, without prior permission, any wooden products, footwear, golf clubs, fishing equipment and stuff made from animal bones or skins such as ivory, coats made from cat skins and turtle shell jewelleries etc.

Medication

Flyers under medication, flying to New Zealand, need to show the doctor’s prescription and declare the names of the medicines on passenger arrival card as there are certain restrictions on bringing some particular medicines here. For recent and updated information, tourists are advised to visit the website of New Zealand’s customs.