Do Danish citizens need a visa to enter New Zealand?
Yes, citizens from Denmark must obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before traveling. The NZeTA is not a visa but an electronic entry permit that allows multiple visits within a two-year validity period, with each stay lasting up to 90 days.
However, an NZeTA does not guarantee entry—New Zealand’s border authorities may refuse admission if a traveler fails to meet entry conditions or poses an immigration or security risk.
The NZeTA is required for all air and sea travel, including transit passengers, and must be secured before departure, as it cannot be issued upon arrival in New Zealand.
New Zealand Traveller Declaration for Danes
All visitors, including Danish citizens, must complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before entering the country.
• The earliest submission time for the NZTD is 24 hours before departure.
• It must be completed before reaching passport control in New Zealand.
• The NZTD is a digital declaration collecting customs, immigration, and biosecurity details.
• It can be filled out for free via the NZTD website or the NZTD mobile app.
• Each traveler, including children, must submit an individual declaration.
Entry rules for Danish citizens visiting New Zealand
Apart from obtaining an NZeTA, travelers from Denmark must meet these entry conditions:
• A valid passport – It must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date.
• Proof of financial means – Visitors must show they have:
- NZD $1,000 per person per month, or
- NZD $400 per person per month if accommodation is prepaid.
• A return or onward ticket to confirm plans to leave New Zealand after their stay.
• Health and character requirements – Border authorities may conduct additional security or health screenings if needed.
How to apply for an NZeTA for Danes
Applying for an NZeTA is a simple and fast online process. Follow these steps:
1. Access the official platform – Apply through the New Zealand Immigration website or the NZeTA mobile app.
2. Complete the application – Enter personal details, passport information, and travel dates.
3. Answer security and health-related questions – Some applicants may be required to provide more information.
4. Pay the required fees – Payment is made via credit/debit card or PayPal.
5. Receive confirmation by email – Once approved, the NZeTA is electronically linked to the passport.
To avoid delays, travelers should apply for their NZeTA at least 72 hours before departure.
Required documents for an NZeTA application for travelers from Denmark
Visitors from Denmark need the following documents to apply for an NZeTA:
• A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their planned arrival.
• At least one blank passport page for entry and exit stamps.
• Their arrival and departure details.
• A valid credit/debit card or PayPal account for fee payment.
NZeTA fees for Danes
The cost of an NZeTA depends on the application method:
• NZD $17 if applying via the official mobile app.
• NZD $23 if applying through the New Zealand Immigration website.
Additionally, travelers must pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $100, which is automatically added to the NZeTA fee.
How long does it take to process an NZeTA?
The standard processing time for an NZeTA is up to 72 hours.
Do travelers from Denmark need health insurance for New Zealand?
Health insurance is not mandatory for visitors from Denmark, but it is highly recommended. New Zealand’s healthcare system is costly for international travelers, as they are not entitled to free or subsidized medical services. To prevent unexpected expenses, travelers should purchase comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, hospitalization, and repatriation.
An individual who intends to travel to and stay in New Zealand as a transit passenger must apply for a transit visa before proceeding to New Zealand, unless this requirement is waived.
Transit is only available at Auckland Airport and transit passengers must remain in the transit area for the duration of their time in New Zealand and no longer than 24 hours. Transit passengers who do not pass through Auckland Airport, or who must leave Auckland Airport's transit area, or who will remain in Auckland Airport's transit area for more than 24 hours, are not eligible to enter New Zealand as a transit passenger and must obtain a Visitor Visa if they are not travelers from visa-free countries.
Transit travelers without visas
From June 20, 2020, the transit visa cancellation applies to, but is not limited to, the following persons:
- A citizen of New Zealand or a holder of a residence class visa;
- An owner of a temporary entry visa;
- A person subject to visa cancellation, but only if he has an electronic transit permit;
- A traveler traveling to or from Australia:
1.A person whose immediate or final destination after transiting through New Zealand is Australia, but only if they hold a valid visa issued by the Australian Government to enter Australia and have a Transit Electronic Permit
2.A person traveling from Australia and having a transit electronic permit;
3.A person whom a representative of the Immigration Service, by special instruction, classified as a person subject to the withdrawal of a transit visa;
4.Citizens of the following countries, but only if they have a transit electronic permit:
Bahamas, Bermuda, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Federated States of Micronesia, Indonesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Thailand Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Venezuela.
Instructions for importing cats and dogs from approved countries:
- Download and read the health standards (IHS) and the IHS guidance document. In the latter, you can find a sample of the veterinary certificate that you need to provide for your cat or dog. It displays all tests, treatment courses and examinations. A separate form can be downloaded at https://www.mpi.govt.nz/bring-send-to-nz/pets-travelling-to-nz/
- Check whether your pet meets all requirements for import into New Zealand. For ease of checking, special checklists have been developed on the MPI website, which you can use to check compliance with all requirements. Your pet must be provided with a special microchip and vaccinated against rabies (only after microchip insertion). He must also pass a blood test no later than 3 months and no earlier than 24 months before the date of importation and undergo treatment for certain parasites 24 to 48 hours before departure;
- Book quarantine at a transit point approved by MPI. A list of such items can be found at https://www.mpi.govt.nz/bring-send-to-nz/pets-travelling-to-nz/. The quarantine period is not less than 10 days. You will need the booking confirmation letter later when submitting your application.
- Apply for an import permit. It takes 20 days to issue such a permit, so you need to apply in advance. Permits are of two types, depending on the country from which the animal is imported. Category 2 – rabies-free countries, category 3 – countries where rabies is absent or under control. For each of these categories, there is a separate application form that can be downloaded from the MPI website.
- Declare medications for the pet if he needs to take any medications while on the road.
- Notify the MPI no later than 72 hours before the arrival of the animal in the New Zealand with the following data:
- Flight number;
- Date and time of arrival
- Name of the carrier and contract number
- Species and breed of pet
- The number of animals in the invoice
- Confirmation of reservation of the quarantine point
- Number of the consignment note (if known)
Restrictions on the import of animals
In addition to cats and dogs, only rabbits and guinea pigs from Australia and chinchillas from Great Britain are allowed into New Zealand.
New Zealand has a unique population of rare and endangered bird species. Therefore, in order to avoid the introduction of bird diseases into the country, the importation of birds into the territory of New Zealand is prohibited until all risks are studied and health standards are developed.
New Zealand Customs may ask for a return ticket, cash, traveller's checks or credit cards.
What can be transported to New Zealand by plane?
Firstly, the import of national and foreign currency is not limited. But the declaration is mandatory if the amount exceeds NZD 10,000. Secondly, you can transport fruits, vegetables, wood products, plants and seeds. But know that they are subject to inspection.
Citizens over the age of 17 can import up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars duty-free. Goods for personal consumption worth up to 700 NZD are also carried duty-free.
What is prohibited from import to New Zealand:
- Drugs, weapons (but if special permission from the New Zealand police has been obtained in advance, firearms and cold weapons can be imported with mandatory customs declaration)
- Beekeeping products
- Food for domestic animals
- Ivory in any form, tortoise shell products, marine animal bones and tusks, horns and skin
- A number of diuretics, hypnotics and sedatives, cardiac preparations, tranquilizers, all types of vaccines, medicines for the manufacture of which musk is used, if their necessity is not confirmed by the relevant medical prescriptions
What is prohibited from export from New Zealand:
- Samples of plants and animals that are under state protection
- Leather, bone, bird feathers, coral, and shell products
- Meat and sausage products in both directions
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