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Getting in New Zealand is very easy for citizens of most countries. The country in most cases requires only a valid passport. However, still there are requirements that needs to be fulfilled depending upon the length and purpose of stay as well as the nationality of the tourists.
Citizens of the countries like Andorra, Ireland, Portugal, Argentina, Israel, Qatar, Austria, Italy, San Marino, Bahrain, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Korea (South), Singapore, Brazil, Kiribati, Slovenia, Brunei, Kuwait, South Africa, Canada, Liechtenstein, Spain, Chile, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Malaysia, Switzerland, Finland, Malta, Tuvalu, France, Mexico, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Germany, Monaco, Uruguay, Greece, Nauru, USA, Hong Kong, Norway, Vatican City, Hungary, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Iceland and Oman may not require a visa if they are staying for 90 days or less and studying one course. For longer stays, a student visa and/or a student permit may be required. Valid British citizens are granted a Visitor's Permit valid for 6 months on arrival. All the rest countries are required to apply for visa to enter New Zealand.
The main documents required are a valid ticket to exit New Zealand
sufficient money for self-support, a passport valid for 3 months beyond the scheduled date of departure from New Zealand. In addition, those applying for a visitor's visa may also need to supply the following, completed application form, a recent passport-size photograph, evidence of financial-support or sponsorship and evidence of onward travel. For student or work visa there are different requirements. The authorities take three weeks to issue the visa if supplied with all documents. There is a visa fees also charged by the New Zealand authorities depending on the nationality of the tourists.
The maximum period of time most visitors can remain in New Zealand is 9 months within an 18-month period. Visitors not requiring visas are initially allowed a stay for up to 3 months, after which they can apply in New Zealand for an extension of up to 9 months. For other details it is advised to visit the nearest New Zealand embassy.
Drugs, weapons, firearms and bio-security are few precautions visitors should take while visiting New Zealand to avoid hassles.
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