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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.
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
- 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
The car traffic is left-hand.
The speed limit is 100 km/h (63 mph) on open roads, 50 km/h (31 mph) in cities.
Drivers and passengers must always wear seat belts.
Children under the age of five must wear seat belts and be secured in special child seats. Children between the ages of 5 and 7 sitting in the front seat must be secured in a child seat or seat belt. Children 8 years of age and older must ride in the front seat only with a seat belt fastened, otherwise they must ride in the back seat.
You cannot turn left when the traffic light is red.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a crime and is punishable by the police. The permissible level of alcohol in the blood is 0.08%.
You can legally drive in New Zealand for 12 months if you have a translated national driver's license or an international driver's license. After 12 months you should get your New Zealand driving licence.
Car rental
To rent a car, you must present an international driver's license in English and be at least 21 years old. The rental price is from 60 NZD per day (insurance included), for long-term rentals (from three weeks), the rental fee is reduced by almost half.
When you call 111, a Spark operator will answer your call and ask you which emergency service to contact – fire, ambulance or police.
You can find New Zealand Embassies in different countries at: https://www.embassy-worldwide.com/country/new-zealand/
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