New Zealand visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

New Zealander Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singapore visit New Zealand for a duration of 90 days without a visa. However, visitors must possess a valid New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before travelling.
  • Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for a duration of three months beyond the date of exit from New Zealand. The passport should have at least two blank pages.
  • Visitors with local currency exceeding NZD 10,000 must declare it on entry and exit from New Zealand. However, the import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited.
  • Proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for period of stay in Eypt must be provided, this could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in New Zealand or a hotel reservation.
  • Visitors are expected to have an onward or return ticket back to Singapore and a proof of sufficient funds throughout their stay in New Zealand. 
  • Visitors with pets must possess a health certificate issued by an authorized government veterinarian within 10 days of departure and approved by the local health authorities in Malaysia. The import of some breeds of dogs into New Zealand is prohibited.
  • Direct flights from Singapore to New Zealand are available from Changi International Airport.
  • Qantas Airways, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are some of the Carriers that fly from Singapore to New Zealand.
  • The estimated flight duration from Changi, Singapore to Wellington, New Zealand is 10 hours.
  • New Zealand is characterized by lots of different religions and beliefs, Christianity is nevertheless the largest religion in the country. Other religions may include Hindu, Buddhist and Islam.
  • New Zealand has a temperate climate. It has four main seasons. Summer is from December to February, Autumn is from March to May, Winter is from June to August and Spring which is from September to November.
  • Maori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages in New Zealand. English is the most spoken language in the country.
  • The official currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar. However, visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets throughout the country.
  • Visitors are advised to budget about 118 USD per day on expenses in New Zealand.
  • ATMs are available in many parts of New Zealand, and they can be found in most hotels and major places of business, where credit and debit cards are readily accepted. Other local business outlets strictly accept cash.
  • Getting around in New Zealand is possible with taxis, buses, car rentals and trains.
  • Some of the tourist attraction in New Zealand includes: Mount Cook, Milford Sound, Bay of Islands, Waitomo and Sky Tower.
  • New Zealand uses the New Zealand Daylight Time (GMT+13). Wellington, New Zealand is 5 hours ahead of Singapore.
  • Power sockets and plugs used in New Zealand are of type I. The standard supply voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz.
  • Maori hangi, Jaffas, Pavlova and Kiwi Burger are some of the dishes visitors can enjoy while in New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Zealand safe for tourists?
Generally, New Zealand is a safe country, and tourists have little safety concerns. Nevertheless, theft is relatively common in the country. Tourists are advised to take caution as they go about their tourism-related activities.

When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
From December to February is regarded as the best time to visit New Zealand. This is the dry season and as much the country's peak season.

What is the official currency of New Zealand?
The official currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar. However, visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets throughout the country.

What is the official language in New Zealand?
Maori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages in New Zealand. English is the most spoken language in the country.