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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- New Zealand
- Date: 17 Nov 1992 09:25:48 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - New Zealand
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- New Zealand - Consular Information Sheet
- November 13, 1992
-
- Embassy and Consulate Locations: The U.S. Embassy in New Zealand
- is located at 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington -
- telephone: (64-4) 472-2068. The U.S. Consulate General in Auckland
- is located on the 4th floor, Yorkshire General Building, Corner of
- Shortland and O'Connell Streets, - telephone: (64-9) 303-2724. The
- U.S. Consular Agent in Christchurch may be reached c/o Price
- Waterhouse Center, 119 Armagh Street, tel. (64-3) 379-0040.
-
- Country Description: New Zealand is a highly developed stable
- parliamentary democracy which recognizes the British monarch as
- sovereign. It has a modern economy and tourist facilities are
- widely available.
-
- Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A visa is not
- required for tourist/business stays of up to three months, and
- visitors must have onward/return tickets and a visa for the next
- destination. Proof of sufficient funds may also be required with
- prearranged accommodations. Specific information is available
- through the Embassy of New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, N.W.,
- Washington, D.C. 20008 - telephone: (202) 328-4800 or the Consulate
- General of New Zealand in Los Angeles - telephone: (213) 477-8241.
-
- Medical Facilities: Good medical care is widely available.
- Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for health
- services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
- United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific
- overseas coverage has proved useful. The international travelers
- hotline at the Centers for Disease Control (404) 332-4559 has
- additional useful health information.
-
- Information on Crime: Crime in New Zealand is comparatively low
- but has increased in recent years. Foreign visitors, including
- those from the U.S., are seldom victims of crime. The most
- prevalent incident is occasional theft or attempted theft. However,
- there have been several recent murders of foreign women tourists.
- Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal
- security while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of
- State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad". It is available from the
- Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
- Washington, D.C. 20402.
-
- Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
- sentences and fines.
-
- Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy or U.S.
- Consulate can obtain updated information on travel and security
- within the country.
-
- No. 92-107
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