Nya Zeeland

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There has been no major conflict on New Zealand soil since colonial times and the country enjoys mostly good relations with other states. Organised crime is lower than in most OECD countries but violence between rival gangs, mostly chapters of ‘biker’ gangs, has flared up in recent times.

Terror attack was uncommon until March 2019 when white supremacists targeted several mosques in Christchurch, leaving 51 deaths. The attack was the worst mass shooting in the modern history of New Zealand. In response, the New Zealand government moved to tighten its gun control by imposing a ban on semiautomatic weapons.

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There are no immunisations necessary before travelling to New Zealand. Travellers are still encouraged to have their routine vaccinations such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) and hepatitis A/Typhoid if they are not up to date.

The biggest health concern is the sun. Because the country is located in the south, there is a high level of ultraviolet radiation and the ozone layer is thinner than elsewhere, so burn times are shorter. During summer practical precautions such as wearing sunglasses and hats and applying high factor sun block lotion are recommended. In some parts of the country, sand flies and mosquitoes may be a problem. It is advisable to bring along insect repellents.

Quality medical care is widely available in New Zealand. As a precaution, it is wise to have medical insurance and to make sure that it includes evacuation should this be necessary.

Pass

Visitors must have a passport valid for at least three months past their intended date of departure from New Zealand.

Visum

Passport holders of certain countries do not need a visa to enter New Zealand, but they are required to provide evidence of a return ticket or a valid onward travel ticket and demonstrate they have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay. Visit the New Zealand Immigration Service website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ to view the list of visa-free countries.

Visitors may need to apply for a transit visa even if they are only passing through the country. Visa-free countries as well as a number of others are exempt from transit visa requirements. This information can be found online at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/transit/.

Travellers should note that New Zealand has strict quarantine rules about the importation of animal and vegetable products and declaring goods on arrival. Failure to abide by the law will result in fines. Details of restricted items can be found on the Ministry of Primary Industry website at http://mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation/arriving-in-new-zealand/

For additional information visit TLCS at http://www.tlcsvisas.com/tlcs/