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British Citizens and Passport Holders:
If you are a British citizen or are a British passport holder
and have evidence of the right to live permanently in the
United Kingdom, you may be granted a Visitor's Permit valid
for 6 months on arrival.
If you do not need a visa (see above) then you still
need the following:
hold a valid ticket to a country you have the right of entry to;
and
have sufficient money to support yourself during your stay; and
hold a passport valid for 3 months beyond the date you are
leaving New Zealand; and
only wish to visit New Zealand for the time granted on arrival.
This is usually 3 months or 6 months if you are a British
Passport Holder. (if you w ish to visit for a longer period you will
need to apply for a Visitor's Visa).
An endorsement in your passport which allows you to remain in
New Zealand for the purpose of visiting. It w ill state the expiry
date of the permit. This is the date by which you need to have
left New Zealand
All visitors get one of these stamped into your passport when
you arrive in New Zealand.
A Visitor's Permit will allow you to:
visit as a tourist;
visit friends and family;
study (one course of no more than three months duration);
play sport (in a tournament of no more than three months
duration);
make a business trip (of no more than three months duration);
undertake medical treatment.
How Do I Apply For A Visitor's Visa Or Permit?
Visitor's Visa and Permit requirements are found in the
Application for Visiting New Zealand form.
Offices to which you send your application form can be found
at: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/offices/
When Do I Apply For A Visitor's Visa?
You may apply for a Visitor's Visa if:
You are outside New Zealand and need a Visa to travel to New
Zealand.
You need to re-enter New Zealand.
You are a citizen from a Visa Free country but wish to stay
longer than the set time granted on arrival.
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When Do I Apply For A Visitor's Permit?

You may apply for a Visitor's Permit if:

You are in New Zealand as a visitor and w ish to stay longer.

You are a worker and wish to holiday after your employment.
You are a student and wish to holiday after your course.

Note: You do not need a medical Certificate or a police

certificate if you are visiting New Zealand for less than 2
years.

If you do wish to know more about these certificates then

please go to
medical and x-ray certificate.

Or information on how to obtain a police certificate from

most countries may be found in Obtaining A Police Certificate
booklet.

Medical Insurance

As a visitor you are not entitled to publicly funded health

services unless you are:

A resident or a citizen of Australia.

A national of the United Kingdom.
Holding a temporary permit valid for two years or more.

If you do not belong to one of these special categories and

you receive medical treatment during your stay, you will be
liable to pay the full costs of that treatment.

We strongly recommend that you have medical insurance for

the duration of your visit.

How Long Can I Stay In New Zealand?

Visitors to New Zealand may stay a total of nine months in

an 18 month period.

If you stay in New Zealand for a total of nine months in the

last 18 months, you will be required to remain out of New
Zealand for nine months before returning as a visitor.

You may, however, qualify for a further three month

extension to your visitor permit after spending the maximum
of nine months in New Zealand if:

You have financially supported yourself and you have not been
sponsored.
You have lodged a first-time application for residence that has
been accepted for consideration, and a decision is unlikely
during the currency of your existing permit.
You cannot leave New Zealand because of circumstances
beyond your control.

If you stay a total of 12 months in the last 24 months, you

will be required to remain out of New Zealand for 12 months
before you can return as a visitor.

Could I Be Refused A Visa Or Permit?

Your visa or permit can be refused if:

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You do not meet the entry requirements.
You are not a genuine applicant for a visitor visa or permit.
You are a person to whom section 7 of the Immigration Act
1987 applies and you do not have an exemption.

Where Can I Get More Information And Advice?

You can get more information from:

NZ Immigration Service Web Site

Contact an Immigration Service Centre

New Zealand Diplomatic and Consular Offices

New Zealand Immigration Service Branch Offices

Guide for Visiting New Zealand

Application for Visiting New Zealand

New Zealand Immigration Service Operational Manual

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