New Zealand travel advice
Tuesday, 12 Sep 2006 15:06
New Zealand entry requirements
Anyone wishing to work in New Zealand needs a job visa.
British passport holders can enter New Zealand for up to six months, though they must be in possession of an onward ticket.
New Zealand health
Travellers should not go to New Zealand without comprehensive travel and medical insurance. It is important to ensure you have the correct insurance if you plan on doing any extreme sports, such as bungee jumping.
Research has shown that asthma sufferers are more at risk of an attack in New Zealand, so they should be suitably prepared.
Because the air is thinner in New Zealand, travellers should take extra care when in the sun, as burn times are shorter.
Official New Zealand travel advice
For up-to-date and official travel advice on New Zealand see the Foreign Office website at
www.fco.gov.uk