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New Zealand Immigration and Visas

If you want to immigrate to New Zealand, or visit the country, there are a few things you must know before you leave your own country.

Passport

You must hold a current, valid passport to enter New Zealand. Your passport should also be valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave New Zealand.

Visas

A Visa is an official document issued by a country's government allowing the holder to enter (or to make a formal request to enter) or to leave that country.

You do not need a visa to enter New Zealand if you are:

• A New Zealand citizen
• A New Zealand Resident Permit holder
• An Australian citizen travelling 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

For further information about obtaining a visa, immigrating to New Zealand, or just visiting New Zealand, see the Immigration New Zealand website.