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Flying inChuyến bay

Fly into Wellington Airport (WLG). There are no direct flights from Vietnam or the UK; most routes connect through Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne or Auckland. If you land in Auckland, Wellington is about an hour away on a domestic flight.

Bạn bay đến sân bay Wellington (WLG). Chưa có chuyến bay thẳng từ Việt Nam; thường bạn sẽ quá cảnh ở Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne hoặc Auckland. Nếu hạ cánh ở Auckland, bạn bay nội địa thêm khoảng một tiếng để đến Wellington.

January is the height of the New Zealand summer holidays, so book early.

Tháng 1 là cao điểm kỳ nghỉ hè ở New Zealand, bạn nên đặt vé sớm nhé.

From the UK

British citizens don’t need a visa, but you do need an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before you fly. It costs from NZD $17, plus the NZD $100 International Visitor Levy, lasts two years and lets you stay up to six months. Allow 72 hours for it to come through.

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave New Zealand. Apply through Immigration New Zealand or its official NZeTA app, and nowhere else.

From VietnamTừ Việt Nam

Vietnamese passport holders need a New Zealand visitor visa, applied for online. It costs from NZD $441 including the visitor levy. Most are decided within two weeks, but apply at least two months before you fly: busy periods take longer.

Công dân mang hộ chiếu Việt Nam cần xin visa du lịch New Zealand (Visitor Visa) trực tuyến. Lệ phí từ 441 NZD, đã gồm phí du khách quốc tế. Phần lớn hồ sơ được xét trong khoảng hai tuần, nhưng bạn nên nộp ít nhất hai tháng trước ngày bay vì mùa cao điểm có thể lâu hơn.

You’ll need a ticket out of New Zealand, funds of at least NZD $1,000 a month (NZD $400 if your accommodation is already paid for), and a passport valid for 3 months after you leave. If you connect in Australia, you will generally also need a free Australian transit visa (subclass 771), even without leaving the airport. Immigration New Zealand: visitor visa.

Bạn cần vé rời New Zealand, chứng minh tài chính tối thiểu 1.000 NZD mỗi tháng (400 NZD nếu đã trả trước chỗ ở), và hộ chiếu còn hạn ít nhất 3 tháng sau ngày rời New Zealand. Nếu quá cảnh ở Úc, bạn thường cần thêm visa quá cảnh Úc (subclass 771, miễn phí), kể cả khi không ra khỏi sân bay. Nếu cần thư mời, bạn cứ nhắn cho chúng mình nhé. Trang chính thức của Cơ quan Di trú New Zealand.

When you landKhi hạ cánh

New Zealand is strict about food. Declare everything edible on your arrival card, including gifts, snacks and packaged food, or leave it at home. Undeclared food, even by accident, brings an instant fine of at least NZD $400.

New Zealand kiểm soát thực phẩm rất nghiêm. Bạn hãy khai báo mọi đồ ăn trên tờ khai nhập cảnh, kể cả quà biếu, bánh kẹo và đồ đóng gói, hoặc tốt nhất là không mang theo. Không khai báo, dù vô tình, có thể bị phạt ngay từ 400 NZD.

From the airport, St Christopher’s is about ten minutes by taxi or Uber.

Từ sân bay đến nhà thờ St Christopher’s chỉ khoảng 10 phút đi taxi hoặc Uber.

Flying in

The closest international airport is Hanoi's Nội Bài International Airport (HAN), about 2½ hours from the venue by road.

There are no direct flights from New Zealand or the UK, so you'll connect somewhere. Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Doha and Dubai are all common one-stop routes into Hanoi.

We'll get you from Hanoi

You don't need to arrange a car. We're organising transport from Hanoi to the venue and back again for guests travelling internationally.

Just tell us your arrival date and time, and we'll make sure there's a seat for you. If your plans change later, message Robert directly.

Visas for New Zealand passports

New Zealand passport holders do need a visa. Vietnam is not visa-free for New Zealanders, whatever the length of the stay.

The straightforward option is the government e-visa: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, applied for online. Allow a few working days for it to come back, and apply well before you fly.

Official Vietnamese e-visa portal. Apply here and nowhere else. There are many lookalike sites that charge a large mark-up for the same thing.

Visas for UK passports

British citizens can currently enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days, for tourism, which covers a wedding trip comfortably.

Your passport needs at least 6 months' validity from the date you arrive, 2 blank pages, and no damage. Staying longer than 45 days means applying for the 90-day e-visa instead.

UK government entry requirements for Vietnam. Note that BNO passports are not covered by the 45-day exemption.