This is definately spur of the moment and have just recieved my passport-I'm a little anxious to finally travel!! My question is, I've heard you have to have your passport at least 3 monthes before you can travel to New Zealand. So, I'm a little dissapointed because I wanted to go in about a 3 weeks. Is this true? If so, is there any way around this? Thanks so much
2007-09-04 15:27:25 · 9 answers · asked by strawberries 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Your information is not correct. Provided you have a current valid passport, you can go tomorrow if you wish.
The 3 month factor applies only to leaving NZ.
The expiry date on your passport must be more than 3 months AFTER the date you plan to leave NZ.
So book your ticket and have a great time!
You can confirm above info by contacting the NZ High Commission - passport department in Sydney
New Zealand Passport Office
Level 10, 55 Hunter Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Mailing Address: GPO Box 365, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia
Telephone: +61 -(0)2 - 9225 2300 or 1300 559 535 (including weekend emergencies)
Facsimile: +61 -(0)2 - 9223 0223
Website: www.dia.govt.nz
Office hours: Mon-Tues: 0900-1600hrs, Wed: 0930 - 1600hrs,Thurs-Fri: 0900 - 1600hrs
2007-09-04 15:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Kella G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The day you get any passport you can travel, you have been given wrong information.
If you are traveling alot around the world and your passport is about to expire they suggest updating one before you leave. I assume you have one for ten years, so no hassles there at this stage.
But between NZ and Australia is fine as it's very easy to get to passports in either country issued by NZ or Australia.
Have fun in NZ - and make sure you do the South Island (especially see Nelson).
2007-09-04 17:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way. Someone has mistaken the requirement to have 3 months to go on your passport - you'll be fine with 5 years to go. Check out www.purenewzealand.com for a preview of what you are going to see.
Hope you have a great time.
2007-09-04 21:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Tony P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that before. A passport is a passport so as long as you have an up to date one it should be fine.
2007-09-04 20:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as Im aware, that's absolute nonsense. I got my passport 5 days before flying out to Auckland for the first time and no one stopped me from coming into the country.
Unless they've changed the rules very, very recently you shouldnt have a problem.
Have fun in NZ. It's great.
2007-09-04 15:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by azza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello I don't think you will have to wait for 3 months you can travel anytime as long as you your passport is valid
2007-09-04 15:33:59 · answer #6 · answered by heilyn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi - try posting this in NEW ZEALAND section.
This is Australia.
Cheers
2007-09-04 15:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i don't think you need to wait 3 months... happy travelling!!!!
2007-09-04 15:34:36 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.passportexpress.com/default.aspx?page=show_visa&action=New_Zealand
2007-09-04 15:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by Tivogal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋