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New Zealand

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

New Zealand travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
New Zealand High Commission | New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (mfat.govt.nz)New Zealand High Commission in UK
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - New Zealand travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - New Zealand (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN NEW ZEALAND

44 Hill Street

Thorndon

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

 

Telephone: +64 (0) 4 924 2888

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-wellington

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance111
Fire111
Police111

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

 

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityWellington
LanguageEnglish, Maori
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar
Phone Code+64
Internet Code.nz
Time ZoneUTC+13 (13 hours ahead of UK)
Drives onLeft
Plug TypesType I
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
ReligionChristian 44%, other 56%
Significant DatesFebruary 6 – National Day (Waitangi)