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Expert: Michelle Mangio - 3/15/2008


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Dear Michelle Mangio,

I am a oversea student and I am living and studying in Brisbane, Australia. My nationality is Vietnamese. I want to visit New Zealand for 10 days on my holiday. Could you tell me if I have to get a New Zealand visa for my visit. How much do I have to pay for that visa (for 3 people: I, my wife and my 5.5 year old)?

Thank you for your anwser in advanced.
Bui Minh Duc

Answer
As a Vietnamese Citizen, you do need to obtain a Visa for visiting New Zealand, unless you have an Australian Permanent Resident Visa.  Within Australia, you can apply with the Australian Immigration Office, and the cost is about $120 AUD per person.

For detailed information, visit:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/

Hope this helps!
Michelle
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I can answer questions regarding the different states in Australia as well as specific cities in each region, including the popular destinations of Sydney, Melbourne, Ayer's Rock, Cairns, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Tasmania/Hobart. I can also answer questions about the North & South Islands of New Zealand, as well as the popular cities and tourist attractions. I can answer questions regarding resorts, unique hotels, diving, snorkeling, romance, best packages, weather, best time of year to visit, where to find the best bargains, luxury vacations, spa treatments, activities and excursions, sailing, yachting, Cruises, hiking, sightseeing, dining, and most other questions. I'm happy to assist you in planning an unforgettable getaway to the Australia & New Zealand, and to answer any questions you might have.

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I am a South Pacific Destination Specialist (DS) through The Travel Institute (which includes Australia & New Zealand), and am a Premier Aussie Specialist with the Australia Tourism Board. I am working on my Certified Kiwi Specialist designation with the New Zealand Tourism Board as well. I have traveled to Australia and have first-hand experience of many cities and regions, and have been planning vacations, romantic getaways, family trips, and honeymoons & destination weddings to this area for many years.

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NACTA (National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents) OSSN (Outside Sales & Support Network) ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) NEST (Network of Entrepeneurs Selling Travel) The Travel Institute CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association) Attleboro Chamber of Commerce

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Premier Aussie Specialist through Australia Tourism Kiwi Specialist through New Zealand Tourism South Pacific Destination Specialist through the Travel Institute Certified Tahiti Tiare Agent through Tahiti Tourisme Fiji Matai Specialist through Fiji Tourism Certified Hawaii Expert through Hawaii Tourism Honeymoons & Destination Weddings Specialist through the Travel Istitute Spas Lifestyle Specialist through the Travel Institute Enrolled in the Travel Institute's CTA (Certified Travel Associate) Program

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