Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:769 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!bzs From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- New Zealand Message-ID: <950724143704_76702.1202_CHN48-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: bzs@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 14:37:05 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 73 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - New Zealand ============================================================ New Zealand - Consular Information Sheet August 22, 1994 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 overseas medical insurance, including coverage for medical evacuation, has proven useful. The Medicare/Medicaid Program does not provide payment of medical services outside the United States. 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. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police, and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. 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: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of the country in which they travel. 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 Consulate can obtain updated information on travel and security within the country. 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. No. 94-168 This replaces the consular information sheet dated July 9, 1993, and provides information on supplemental medical evacuation coverage. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories