Niue

Översikt

Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand. The population is depleted with approximately 95 percent of Niueans living in New Zealand. In 2013, the population stood around 1,200 people.

Hälsa, sjukdomar och vaccination

Travellers are advised to consult a travel health specialist or general practitioner (GP) to obtain the latest information with regards to what vaccines are recommended about 4-8 weeks prior to departing for Niue. Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before your trip. The following vaccinations are recommended: measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis, polio and influenza. Travellers might also consider the vaccinations for Hepatitis B and rabies, according to the specifics of their travel.

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.

There is risk of ongoing Dengue transmission in Niue. Travellers should take meticulous anti-mosquito bite measures at all times.

Typhoid fever vaccination is recommended when going outside the areas usually visited by tourists such as traveling extensively in the interior of the country, for persons on working assignments in remote areas, or travelers visiting for extended periods of time.

Cyclone Heta destroyed Niue's cliff-top hospital in Alofi and a new hospital has since opened in the Kaimiti area near the airport. This is the only hospital in Niue. Medical facilities are limited and in the instance of a medical emergency, air evacuation may be required. It is advisable to take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance prior to travel.

If on medication you are advised to take sufficient supplies with you for the duration of your stay. In this instance it is also advisable to take a signed letter from a medical physician indicating all medical conditions and prescribed treatment, including generic medication names.

Pass

All travellers must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of departure from Niue.

At present all non-Niueans are required to apply for a 30 day permit on arrival in Niue.

Some travellers may be required to provide proof of a return/onward journey, sufficient funds for the duration of their stay and evidence of pre-arranged accommodation upon arrival in Niue.

Visum

Visas are not required for most European, US, Canadian and Australian nationals for stays of a maximum of 30 days. Upon arrival travellers will be granted a 30 day Entry Permit. If travellers desire to stay longer than this allotted time period, contact must be made with the Immigration Office between one and two weeks before the expiry of the 30 days. The Immigration Office is located at PO Box 69, Alofi (tel: 4349 or 4333; fax: 4336). In no instance should travellers outstay the permitted time inside Niue without certification from the Niue immigration authorities as the legal repercussions can be severe.

In all instances it is advisable to contact your home diplomatic foreign service to learn of any specific entry requirements.