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Visa-Free countriesNew Zealand is amongst the most lenient when it comes to regulation related to visa and immigration. There are a huge number of countries that don’t need a visa to visit, provided they fit into certain criteria.Now what does the term visa free mean and whom does it apply to. The New Zealanders are totally exempt, they don’t need a visa when they re-enter the country after a visit, they do have to show the passport if needed. It also applies to a no of countries that New Zealand has good ties, particularly England and Australia. Like if you hold a permanent resident visa issued by the Australian government, then you don’t have to obtain a temporary visa on your visit to New Zealand. This also applies to those of you with an Australian current resident return visa. People from fifty five other nationalities, who are permanent residents of their respected countries and whose limit of stay is into 3 months are also exempted from having a visa. The British have it even better and their visa exemption lasts for the duration of up to six months. Then there are the special cases, if you are just transiting without any intention of leaving the plane or will be within the confines of the airport or in custody of the authorities on your stay in New Zealand then you are exempt from holding a temporary permit Visa. The diplomatic cadre have the immunity from jurisdiction under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunity Act, thus they don’t have to have a Temporary permit visa. The members and crew connected to the armed forces of any other nation are also exempt from holding a visa, provided they have the necessary clearance from the New Zealand authorities prior to their arrival. Short visits For those visiting for three months or less from the following countries, you will not need a visa.
# Visa waiver is not applicable for people travelling on alien's (non-citizen's) passports issued by these countries. ## Applicable for Hong Kong residents travelling on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or British National (Overseas) passports. ### Portuguese passport holders should be living in Portugal permanently. #### All nationals of the USA. ##### Holds true for Greek passport holders issued on and after 1 January 2006. Those issued earlier are not acceptable for travel after 1 January 2007.
All British passport holders who can permanently reside in the UK can visit for up to 6 months without a visa. |
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