{"id":81191,"date":"2017-05-11T04:07:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T04:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=fb81d0310cc58c22c2f9b934e793b830"},"modified":"2017-05-11T04:07:00","modified_gmt":"2017-05-11T04:07:00","slug":"news-story-british-irish-lions-tour-2017-travel-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=81191","title":{"rendered":"News story: British and Irish Lions 2017 tour of New Zealand – travel advice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The British & Irish Lions are touring New Zealand from 3 June to 8 July. The Tour is expected to attract up to 30,000 travelling fans. If you\u2019re one of them, please read the following advice and check out our travel advice for New Zealand<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Passports<\/h2>\n

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of one month from the date of exit from New Zealand.<\/p>\n

If you lose your passport, or it\u2019s stolen, you will need to get an Emergency Travel Document from the nearest British Consulate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visas<\/h2>\n

British passport holders can enter New Zealand as a visitor for up to 6 months on arrival without a visa, provided you can satisfy an Immigration Officer that you meet the requirements of the immigration rules. Visitors must have an onward ticket.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re transiting another country en route to or from New Zealand, make sure you check the entry requirements<\/a> for that country. New Zealand\u2019s immigration rules are strict, particularly regarding employment. Anyone wishing to work will need a visa allowing employment.<\/p>\n

For more information about visas, visit the New Zealand Immigration<\/a> website or contact the nearest New Zealand High Commission<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Travel Insurance<\/h2>\n

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance<\/a> before you travel.<\/p>\n

At the matches<\/h2>\n

Match venues will be enforcing their standard conditions of entry. Generally speaking, prohibited items include: alcohol; drugs; glass bottles or breakable containers; metal containers, cans; offensive weapons, including potential missiles; flags over 1m x 1m in size; and professional camera\/video\/ audio equipment.<\/p>\n

All match venues reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who is intoxicated and\/or disorderly. Licensing laws are strictly enforced: even being mildly intoxicated can lead to being refused entry.<\/p>\n

Crime<\/h2>\n

The level of crime is no higher than in the UK. Be careful with personal possessions and travel documents in cities and other popular tourist destinations. Avoid carrying everything in one bag; only carry what you need; and leave spare cash and valuables in hotel safety deposit boxes. Don\u2019t leave bags unattended in vehicles, internet cafes, pubs or clubs.<\/p>\n

Driving<\/h2>\n

See the extensive advice available on the following websites, NZ Police<\/a>, NZ AA<\/a>, and Freedom Camping<\/a>.<\/p>\n