Information regarding travelling to New Zealand
Are you travelling to New Zealand on the Star Alliance Network?
We are pleased to announce the following arrangement with the Star Alliance Network.
SAVE UP TO 20% ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCE NETWORK
The Star Alliance member airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for ISO SC27.
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts please visit the ConventionsPlus online booking tool
Registered Event participants plus one accompanying person travelling to the Event qualify for a discount of up to 20%, depending on fare and class of travel booked.
The participating airlines for this Event are: Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EVA Airways, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, TAP Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, United.
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class fares, excluding website/internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Star Alliance Round the World fares.
Advice to travellers
Please click here to download a PDF brochure with helpful advice to travellersThings to do in New Zealand
Please click here to download a PDF brochure of things to do in New Zealand. For more information on things to see in New Zealand, please visit Tourism New Zealand's websiteHealth Information
No vaccinations are required to enter New Zealand. Please click here for more health information on the Ministry of Health websiteRequirements for International Visitors entering New Zealand
All overseas visitors are required to have a valid passport and, with the exception of delegates from visa-free countries (please see list below), are required to have the appropriate visa.For information on obtaining a visa, including necessary funds and health requirements, please visit: www.immigration.govt.nz.
We suggest that you allow for a minimum of two months to have your visa processed by Immigration New Zealand or the applicable New Zealand embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
People from some countries do not need a visitor visa to enter New Zealand. However, they are still required to provide:
o travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements, and
o evidence of funds for maintenance
Visa-free countries are:
| Andorra | Argentina | Austria |
| Bahrain | Belgium | Brazil |
| Brunei | Bulgaria | Canada |
| Chile | Cyprus | Czech Republic |
| Denmark | Estonia1 | Finland |
| France | Germany | Greece5 |
| Hong Kong2 | Hungary | Iceland |
| Ireland | Israel | Italy |
| Japan | Korea (South) | Kuwait |
| Latvia1 | Liechtenstein | Lithuania1 |
| Luxembourg | Malaysia | Malta |
| Mexico | Monaco | Netherlands |
| Norway | Oman | Poland |
| Portugal3 | Qatar | Romania |
| San Marino | Saudia Arabia | Singapore |
| Slovak Republic | Slovenia | South Africa |
| Spain | Sweden | Switzerland |
| Taiwan4 | United Arab Emirates | United States of America4 |
| Uruguay | Vatican City |
1 Visa waiver does not apply to people travelling on alien’s (non-citizen’s) passports issued by these countries.
2 Residents of Hong Kong travelling on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or British National (Overseas) passports.
3 Portuguese passport holders must also have the right to live permanently in Portugal.
4 Including nationals of the USA.
5 Greek passport holders whose passports were issued on and after 1 January 2006. (Greek passports issued before 1 January 2006 are not acceptable for travel after 1 January 2007.)
6 Permanent residents of Taiwan travelling on a Taiwanese passport. A personal identity number printed within the visible section of the biographical page of the Taiwan passport demonstrates that the holder is a permanent resident of Taiwan.
United Kingdom and Australia
British citizens and other British passport holders who produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the UK can visit for up to six months without a visitor visa. Australian citizens and people who hold a current Australian permanent residence visa or a current Australian resident return visa do not need a New Zealand visitor visa to enter New Zealand.
For questions regarding visa applications and related matters, please contact Immigration New Zealand, or contact your nearest New Zealand embassy.
Transiting through Australia
If your flight has a stop-over in Australia, you may be required to obtain a transit visa. Please visit Immigration Australia or contact your nearest Australian Embassy for more information. This information is courtesy of Immigration New Zealand and is valid from January 2012. For more information, visit: Immigration New Zealand's website
