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Visiting New Zealand

Source: Newzealand.com, 06/08/2015

Do I need a visa?
Check to see whether you need a visitor visa to come to New Zealand.

If your home country is on our visa-waiver list, you can enter New
Zealand without a visa, depending on how long you want to stay. If you
are not from a visa-waiver country you will need a visa.
Our requirements
If you need a visitor visa to come to New Zealand, you will need to
meet our requirements, including funds, health and character.
How to apply
Make an online application (recommended)
The fastest and easiest way to apply for a visitor visa is online.
Once you have your documents prepared, it should take less than 15
minutes to submit an online application.
Make a paper application
If you are travelling as part of a group or are unable to apply
online, you can submit a paper application to your nearest office.
Transit visas
Even if you are only passing through New Zealand, as a traveller in
transit, you may need to apply for a transit visa.
Transiting through Australia?
If you are transiting through Australia on the way to New Zealand you
may need to apply for an Australian visa. See our transiting through
Australia page.
Tour guides
If you are a tour guide, leader or escort and you will be working
while you are in New Zealand, you will need to apply for a specific
purpose work visa before you arrive.

If you are a tour guide who is a Chinese national, you may be able to
apply under the China Special Work Category. You can apply from within
New Zealand if you hold a valid work or student visa.

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