New Zealand for citizens of Somalia

🔑 How to enter to New Zealand from Somalia

To enter New Zealand, Somali citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to New Zealand, check whether your Somali passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering New Zealand and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Somali passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Somali passport.

✅ Requirements for Somali citizens to visit New Zealand with tourist visa

• Somali citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to New Zealand. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Somali citizens on the territory of New Zealand is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Somalia require a visa to visit the New Zealand?

   Somali citizens do not need a visa to visit the New Zealand.

2. What happens if a Somali passport holder stays in New Zealand longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to New Zealand is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to New Zealand is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Somalia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter New Zealand without a visa?

   New Zealand immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Somali citizens to enter New Zealand without a visa?

   Somali citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in New Zealand.

5. Can Somali work or study during the visa-free stay in New Zealand?

   The New Zealand visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in New Zealand Somali citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.