Embassy of Switzerland in New Zealand

Publication

The dossier is intended for people who leave Switzerland to take up permanent residence in another country and work abroad.

Vivre et travailler en Nouvelle Zélande (PDF, Number of pages 33, 635.3 kB, French)

Other languages

Dossier: Leben und Arbeiten in Neuseeland
Dossier: Vivere e Lavorare in Nuova Zelanda

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, education and culture.

The Embassy in Wellington is also responsible for diplomatic and consular relations with the Republic of Fiji, the Cook Islands, Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga and Tuvalu as well as for consular relations with Niue and American Samoa.

New travel rules for New Zealand

The New Zealand Government has introduced a new travel requirement for some visitors and transit passengers. It’s called the NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) and travellers need to request theirs via the official mobile app or website. Approval can take up to 72 hours, so get yours before you go.

The NZeTA is required for travel from 1 October 2019.

Visit immigration.govt.nz/nzeta to find out if you need one.

For detailled information about entry to New Zealand, kindly refer directly to the website of Immigration New Zealand.

FAQ – Visa

Please visit this page as the Embassy is not in a position to reply to e-mails or phone calls regarding visa matters.

Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland

Offers for young people

The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad gives the opportunity to young Swiss living abroad to get to know their home country.

Warning against Ticket Resellers

The Embassy advices to be careful when purchasing online. There are Swiss based operators through which event tickets are being resold, not all of them are serious. However, it is up to the commercial courts to decide whether these business practices are unfair.

If you have any doubt about an online seller, please do an online research.

Press statement by SECO of 3.10.2017

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO publishes has published a guide regarding online dealing with goods (in German, French, Italian only).