Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa-free For Many Nationalities For Up To 3 Months. Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Nzeta
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
3l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
High
Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Pickpocketing Risk
Low
Night Safety
Safe
Common Scams
- Accommodation scams
- Tourist traps
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
111
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Good
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Zoomy
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Safe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Card Widely Accepted
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
Tipping Is Not Customary; Rounding Up Is Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $60
Tourist: $150
Family: $300
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly At Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Relaxed, But Public Consumption Is Regulated.
Topics to Avoid
Indigenous rightsPersonal wealth
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Kia ora
kee-ah or-ah
Goodbye
Haere rā
hi-reh rah
Please
Tēnā koa
teh-nah koa
Thank you
Ngā mihi
nah mee-hee
Sorry
Aroha mai
ah-roh-hah my
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Ka kōrero koe i te reo Ingarihi?
kah kaw-reh-roh koh-eh ee teh ray-oh ing-ah-ree-hee?
I don’t understand
Kāore au e mārama
kah-oh-reh ow eh mah-rah-mah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Ka taea e koe te kōrero i te māmā, tēnā koa?
kah tah-eh eh koh-eh teh kaw-reh-roh ee teh mah-mah, teh-nah koa?
Can you help me, please?
Ka taea e koe te awhina i ahau, tēnā koa?
kah tah-eh eh koh-eh teh ah-whee-nah ee ah-haw, teh-nah koa?
What does this mean?
He aha tēnei te tikanga?
he ah-hah teh-neh-ee teh tee-kah-ngah?