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Wellington

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Nome Nativo

New Zealand

Regione

Oceania

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New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa, 'Land of the Long White Cloud') is an island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of two main islands (North Island and South Island) plus 600+ smaller islands. Known for stunning and diverse landscapes compressed into small area - fiords, glaciers, mountains, beaches, geothermal areas, rainforests - New Zealand punches above its weight in natural beauty. Population 5.1 million (more sheep than people: 25 million sheep). Wellington, the capital (southernmost capital city in world), is on North Island, but largest city Auckland (1.7 million). New Zealand gained independence from Britain in 1907, maintains British monarch as ceremonial head of state. Māori indigenous population (17% of population) has strong cultural presence - te reo Māori (Māori language) is official language alongside English. Visitors are drawn to Lord of the Rings/Hobbit filming locations (Hobbiton, Tongariro Crossing, Fiordland), Milford Sound fiord (Rudyard Kipling: '8th Wonder of World'), Queenstown adventure sports (bungee jumping birthplace), Rotorua geothermal areas and Māori culture, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Abel Tasman National Park, Auckland and Wellington cities, Southern Alps hiking, and pristine nature. New Zealand offers adventure tourism, spectacular scenery, English-speaking ease, and clean green image in remote Pacific location.

Visa Requirements for New Zealand

New Zealand has visa waiver agreements with 60+ countries BUT as of October 2019 requires NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) for visa-waiver nationals and Australian permanent residents traveling by air. US, UK, EU, Canadian, Australian, Japanese citizens (and others) don't need visas but MUST obtain NZeTA online before travel. NZeTA costs NZ$12 via mobile app or NZ$17 via website (plus IVL tourist levy NZ$35). Valid 2 years for multiple entries up to 90 days per visit. Applied online at https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/ - approval usually instant (can take 72 hours). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay. Some nationalities (e.g., South Africans, Indians, Chinese) require visitor visa applied through New Zealand embassy. Australian citizens and permanent residents receive automatic visa waiver on arrival (no NZeTA needed). New Zealand has strict biosecurity - declare all food, outdoor equipment, or face heavy fines (NZ$400+). Immigration professional but thorough. Tourism major industry (pre-COVID 3+ million visitors annually to country of 5 million).

Tipi di Visto Comuni

NZeTA + IVL (Electronic Travel Authority)

Valid 2 years for multiple visits; up to 90 days per visit; costs NZ$12 (mobile app) or NZ$17 (website) + IVL (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) NZ$35 = total ~NZ$47-52; apply online at nzeta.immigration.govt.nz; approval usually instant (up to 72 hours); linked to passport electronically; MUST obtain before boarding flight or entry denied; introduced October 2019.

Required for visa-waiver nationals (US, UK, EU, Canada, Japan, etc.) traveling to New Zealand by air.

Visa-Free Entry (Australians Only)

Indefinite stay for Australian citizens (can live and work under Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement since 1973); Australian permanent residents can visit up to 90 days; no NZeTA required; simply show Australian passport or permanent resident visa at entry; unique reciprocal arrangement (NZ citizens have same rights in Australia).

Automatic visa waiver for Australian citizens and permanent residents - no advance application needed.

Visitor Visa (Embassy Application)

Up to 9 months typically; requires application form, passport, photos, proof of funds (NZ$1,000/month or NZ$400/month with accommodation), return ticket, accommodation bookings, travel itinerary, medical certificate, police certificate; processing 20-25 days; fees NZ$246+; biometrics required; submitted online via Immigration New Zealand website.

For nationalities not eligible for NZeTA/visa waiver (e.g., India, China, South Africa), applied through NZ embassy.

Working Holiday Visa

12-23 months (varies by nationality); UK/Canadian citizens 23 months, others typically 12 months; allows full-time work while traveling; popular for backpackers, fruit picking, hospitality jobs; costs NZ$280-420; applied online; age limits strictly enforced; can extend in some cases; very popular visa type (60,000+ annually) - New Zealand major working holiday destination.

Popular visa for young travelers (18-30 or 18-35) from 46 partner countries allowing work and travel.

Important Travel Information

NZeTA required BEFORE travel: As of October 2019, visa-waiver nationals MUST obtain NZeTA before flying to New Zealand (plus NZ$35 IVL levy). Airlines will deny boarding without NZeTA. Apply at nzeta.immigration.govt.nz via app (NZ$12) or website (NZ$17). Usually instant approval but allow 72 hours. Valid 2 years. Different from visa - just electronic travel authorization. Cruise ship passengers exempt. Commonly forgotten - many travelers turned away at airport.

Strict biosecurity controls: New Zealand has world's strictest biosecurity (protecting unique ecosystem from invasive species). MUST declare ALL food, plants, animal products, outdoor gear (hiking boots, tents, fishing equipment), or face NZ$400 instant fine or prosecution (up to NZ$100,000). Biosecurity dogs sniff luggage. Used hiking boots must be clean (inspected and cleaned if dirty). Apples, oranges, honey, meat products often confiscated. Take biosecurity card seriously - zero tolerance. Protects native bird species like kiwi, kakapo (world's only flightless parrot).

North vs South Island: North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui): More populated (77% of NZ population), Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua geothermal, Bay of Islands, Hobbiton, warmer climate, Māori culture stronger presence. South Island (Te Waipounamu): More dramatic scenery, Southern Alps, Milford Sound, Queenstown, glaciers, Christchurch, less populated, colder. Both worth visiting. Common route: fly into Auckland, fly out Christchurch (or reverse). Inter-island ferry (Picton-Wellington) 3.5 hours (~NZ$50-80), scenic Cook Strait crossing.

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