Planning to visit the UK? Know

your visa options

Do I need a visa for my trip?

New Zealanders do not generally need a visa to visit the UK if they are:

• Planning to visit the UK for leisure purposes (e.g. on a holiday or to visit friends and family).

• Planning to go to the UK on business-related activities (e.g. for a conference, meeting or training. Learn more about what a ‘business-related activity’ is at www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/overview).

• Will be in the UK for less than 6 months.

There are some exceptions. For example, you will need a visa if you are going to the UK to get married (learn more at www.gov.uk/marriage-visa).

If you have a criminal record and are travelling to the UK, you should apply for a visa. You can do so at www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa

To confirm if you need a visa please visit www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Even if you don’t need a visa, it is highly recommended that you take supporting documents to show at the border. These include:

• Your passport

• Financial documents showing you have sufficient funds available to support yourself, such as bank statements

• If travelling for business-related activities, documents showing what you will be doing in the UK, such as letters from inviting organisations.

For more information please visit www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/tourist-short-stay-visas

If you have a question not answered here or online you can contact www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk or call 64-4-4880091