New Zealand

Government advisories

• ☐ United States: level 1/4 — Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
• ☐ United Kingdom: level 1/4
• ☐ Canada: level 1/4 — Exercise normal security precautions

Health notices

• ☐ Global Measles (level 1)

Entry requirements

☐ Non–New Zealand citizens wishing to enter the Realm of New Zealand must obtain a visa unless they are

☐ Passport valid 3+ months beyond your stay

Practical

• ☐ Plug type I, 230V — bring an adapter if yours differs
• ☐ Drives on the left
• ☐ Emergency (police): 111
• ☐ Emergency (ambulance): 111
• ☐ Emergency (fire): 111
• ☐ Money: The currency used in New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar, denoted by the symbol "$" or "NZ$" (ISO code: NZD). It is divided into 100 cents. In this guide, the "$" symbol denotes New Zealand dollars unless otherwise indicated.
• ☐ Tipping: Tipping is not part of New Zealand culture and is often treated with suspicion or actively frowned upon, as many people view it as an Americanism that over-compensates certain workers while others are left out. Give the waiter a smile and a thank you instead.

Before you go

General trip-prep, not specific to New Zealand — the same short list applies anywhere.

• ☐ Register with your embassy's traveler program if one exists
• ☐ Check your passport's validity and blank-page requirements on your destination's official entry-rules page
• ☐ Photograph/screenshot your passport, visa, and travel insurance documents
• ☐ Download offline maps for your destination
• ☐ Confirm your bank/card issuer knows you're traveling
• ☐ Check whether your phone plan needs a travel add-on or a local SIM