New Zealander Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- The government of New Zealand permits Mauritius citizens to visit the country for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
- Visitors from Mauritius are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 3 months beyond their stay in New Zealand. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- Mauritius citizens are required to provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in New Zealand. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Tourists would also need a detailed printed itinerary of their time in New Zealand and proof of enough funds to cater for their needs during their stay in the country.
- On entry and exit, tourists with amounts above NZD 10,000 will be required to declare it.
- Prospective visitors can get to New Zealand from international airports in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
- Air Namibia, British Airways, Air Mauritius and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Mauritius to New Zealand.
- The estimated flight time from Port Louis to Wellington, New Zealand is 1 day, 6 hours and 1 day, 9 hours from Rodrigues.
- New Zealand has an oceanic climate. It is mild in the north and cool in the south, and also windy and rainy, especially in the southern and western regions. The weather is often variable, and there can be sunshine and rain alternating in a few hours.
- The New Zealand dollar the currencies used in New Zealand. Tourists can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
- English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages of New Zealand.
- Transportation in New Zealand can be facilitated by buses, trains, ferries and trams.
- New Zealand Standard makes use of the New Zealand Standard Time (GMT+12), which puts New Zealand 8 hours ahead of Mauritius.
- Hangi, kiwi burger, kapana and jaffas and pavlova are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in New Zealand.
- Christianity is the most widespread religion in New Zealand, with almost half of the entire population. The Islam religion is also quite prominent in the country.
- Mauritius citizens travelling to New Zealand can budget an average of $100 to spend on expenses per day.
- Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound, Bay of Islands, Queenstown and Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park are some of the tourist destinations in New Zealand visitors can visit.
- The power and socket plug used in New Zealand are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts.