Start writing the country or territory name in the box. Typing more letters narrows the search. Click "go" or hit "Enter" to go to the information paper on the country or territory.
(We don't have information papers on all countries and territories.)
Although we have tried to use plain English content on the site, you may come across specialist terms and acronyms. Find out what they mean in our glossary of terms.
If you come across a term that isn't included in the Glossary please send us an email.
Visit our Safe Travel website if you are planning to travel overseas. There you will find general information on travelling, from travel tips to travel risks, through to how to register your contact details with us, and where to locate our overseas representatives.
Commonwealth representatives in other countries are authorised to administer these services. Check the location of New Zealand represenatives overseas.
Commonwealth representatives in other countries are authorised to administer these services. More information about these procedures can be obtained from the Ministry's Consular Division.
If your law firm needs to serve legal documents on parties who live overseas, we may be able to assist your firm with the process. Contact our head offices in Wellington, for more information.
Documents issued in New Zealand may need to be authenticated (i.e. legalised, notarised) before they are accepted for use in another country.
If you're looking for a list of foreign Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates in New Zealand we provide this information online. You can also purchase a copy of the Diplomatic and Consular list by contacting.
The Ministry regularly recruits corporate and specilaist staff. Every April the Ministry also recruits a limited number of graduates from New Zealand universities and the workforce. There is a set career path from policy officer to diplomatic representation.
The Ministry offers access to information on the government's statements and policies on international human rights
The Trade Policy Liaison Unit of the Ministry offers a contact point for information on current trade policy issues for business and other interested stakeholder groups.
New Zealand has signed a number of trade agreements and is currently negotiating others. You can request information about these agreements, including the obligations on our trading partners.
Looking for statistics on New Zealand imports and exports? These figures are updated in March and September each year.
The Ministry's legal division has infoprmation about international agreements and treaties to which New Zealand is party or eligible to become party to.
New Zealand has relationships with major international political and economic organisations. Examples include the United Nations (UN), Commonwealth, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
We provide information on countries with which New Zealand has trade and diplomatic relations as well as agreements and working holiday schemes.
You can request information about and apply for a permit for the taking of any marine resources from the Southern Ocean. This service relates to New Zealand ships, aircraft or New Zealand Citizens.
The Ministry issues single, multiple and general consent licences for the export of military and dual use goods. You can apply for an export licence by completing the form and providing additional documentation.
Chemical importers or exporters can apply for a licence to bring into New Zealand chemicals which are prohibited in the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1996. Permits are issued on a single use basis only.
The New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID)is responsible for administering New Zealand's aid and development programmes in the Pacific, Asia and Latin America.
The New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID) offers scholarships to citizens from certain developing countries in the Pacific, Asia, Latin America and in Africa.
You can apply for funding from the New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID) funding under various schemes. These include the Voluntary Agency Support Scheme (VASS), the Asia Development Assistance Fund (ADAF), Good Governance programme
Visit our website and check for tendered work if you are a consultant who may be able to contribute to development assistance programmes and wish to work for NZAID.
