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Thinking of a trip to New Zealand?

So, you are planning on visiting New Zealand? Fallen in love with the scenery in Lord of the Rings and now you want to come and see it for yourself! Great!! I

If you are going to make the long journey down under, there are a few things you should consider that will save you time and money - sound good?!
New Zealand Airfares & Seasons
New Zealand Travel Times
New Zealand Passports
New Zealand Visa Exemptions
New Zealand Visa Waivers
New Zealand Visitor Visas
 

Airfare Seasons
The airfare season makes a big difference in the cost of the fare. Here are the seasons most airlines work on:

Low
Shoulder
Peak
Super Peak
28 Apr - 19 Jun 2004
24 Feb - 27 April, 2004
6 Dec - 13 Dec, 2004
14 Dec - 29 Dec, 2004
21 Jul - 28 Aug, 2004
29 Aug - 5 Dec, 2004
30 Dec - 26 Feb, 2005
27 Feb - 26 Apr, 2005
 

Air Map New ZealandTravel Times
From the West Coast of the United States, a direct flight to New Zealand takes about 12 hours, and about 16 hours from the UK.

New Zealand is about three and a half hours from Eastern Australia, and about 10 hours from other places on the Pacific Rim, such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Passports
All visitors to New Zealand must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave the country.

 

Visa Exemptions
You do not need a visa or permit to visit New Zealand if you are:

  • A New Zealand citizen or Resident Permit holder
  • An Australian citizen traveling on an Australian passport
  • An Australian resident with a current Australian resident return visa
  • A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand
 
Visa Waivers
Currently, travelers from more than 50 countries do not require a Visitor's Visa for stays in New Zealand of less than three months. You do require:
  • A passport that is valid for at least three months after your departure from New Zealand
  • An onward or return ticket to a country that you have permission to enter
  • Sufficient money to support yourself during your stay – approximately NZ$1000 per month per person
  • British citizens and other British passport holders who have evidence of the right to live permanently in the UK may be allowed to stay for up to six months.

To find out if you qualify for a Visa Waiver, check the New Zealand Immigration Service website on http://www.immigration.govt.nz/visit/need.html
 
Visitor Visa Applications
If your country is not on the visa waiver list, or you wish to stay longer than three months, you will need to apply for a Visitor's Visa. You can download application forms from the New Zealand Immigration Service website, or contact your nearest New Zealand Embassy .
New Zealand New Zealand Immigration Service
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New Zealand Visa Application Forms