New Zealand and South Africa enjoy strong bilateral relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Pretoria, and South Africa has one in Wellington. The New Zealand High Commission in Pretoria also represents New Zealand interests in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
What does an embassy do?
An embassy is a building that houses diplomatic staff from one state to another. Diplomats work to build relations between countries and make sure their government has a voice on the international stage. The most important function of an embassy is to provide a safe haven for citizens from the host nation who find themselves in trouble abroad. In some cases, an ambassador may issue a visa to visit or live temporarily in their home country.
Where is it?
New Zealand has two diplomatic missions in South Africa: The High Commission to the Republic of South Africa and The Embassy to Mozambique.
How do I apply for a visa?
To apply for a visa to New Zealand, you must make sure that you have all of your paperwork in order: Passport with at least six months validity left on it, Return tickets (if applicable), and any other supporting documents that might be needed for the visa type requested.
