Reason 9: visitors visas for competitors
We like everyone!
New Zealand is like a big Switzerland, without all the
neighbours close by. We like everybody, and everybody
likes us. (Even the Australians, although we make fun
of each other regularly.)
Visitors from many countries don't need visas.
Because we like everyone, and everyone likes us, visitors
from many countries can visit New Zealand for up to three
months without obtaining a visa before leaving home. You
simply need to provide outbound tickets and evidence that
you have the money to pay for your stay.
In fact, of the 45
countries who competed in the 2005 World Championships
in Dortmund, Germany, visitors from 31 of them don't need
to obtain a visa before leaving home. And that includes
17 of the top 19 countries!
There are presently 53
nations from where visitors do not need to obtain
a visa before leaving home for a visit of up to three
months!
The website of the New Zealand Department
of Immigration has more information about visa requirements
to visit
New Zealand.
Rank |
Country |
Visa? |
| 1 |
Poland |
No |
| 2 |
Argentina |
No |
| 3 |
Germany |
No |
| 4 |
New Zealand |
|
| 5 |
Finland |
No |
| 6 |
Slovenia |
No |
| 7 |
Scotland |
No |
| 8 |
Romania |
Yes |
| 9 |
Ireland |
No |
| 10 |
England |
No |
| 11 |
USA |
No |
| 12 |
Japan |
No |
| 13 |
Canada |
No |
| 14 |
Sweden |
No |
| 15 |
Belgium |
No |
| 15 |
Hungary |
No |
| 15 |
Brazil |
No |
| 18 |
Greece |
No* |
| 18 |
Ukraine |
Yes |
| 20 |
Spain |
No |
| 20 |
Wales |
No |
| 20 |
Italy |
No |
| 20 |
Czech Republic |
No |
| 20 |
Puerto Rico |
Yes |
| 20 |
Uzbekistan |
Yes |
| 20 |
Kyrghystan |
Yes |
| 27 |
Australia |
No |
| 27 |
Austria |
No |
| 27 |
France |
No |
| 27 |
Netherlands |
No |
| 27 |
Norway |
No |
| 27 |
Switzerland |
No |
| 27 |
Malaysia |
No |
| 27 |
Slovakia |
No |
| 27 |
Lituania |
No* |
| 27 |
Hong Kong |
No* |
| 27 |
Portugal |
No* |
| 27 |
Columbia |
Yes |
| 27 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina |
Yes |
| 27 |
Croatia |
Yes |
| 27 |
Dominicana |
Yes |
| 27 |
Jamaica |
Yes |
| 27 |
Paraguay |
Yes |
| 27 |
Philippines |
Yes |
| 27 |
Serbia & Montenegro |
Yes |
*These countries have some restrictions, which are detailed
here.
