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Is applying for a SETV or METV from New Zealand worthwhile for tourists and non-residents?

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TV from NZ?

I was wondering, whether applying for a SETV or METV in NZ is worthwhile as a tourist and non-resident. (So far I have 4 SETVs from SE Asia in my EU passport, which was issued in HK.) - If yes, which place is the one to choose: Wellington or Auckland?

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The conversation discusses whether it is advisable for a non-resident tourist to apply for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) or a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) in New Zealand. One commenter suggests that the SETV would likely be acceptable, but warns that a non-resident may not qualify for the METV due to the requirement of proof of residence in New Zealand for the METV application.

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(For METV) "If you are NOT a New Zealand citizen, proof of residence document for New Zealand (i.e. Permanent Resident Visa, Work Visa, Student Visa)"

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No, I wish I were, but I'm not a citizen. But getting a SETV while on holiday there would be nice, though. By the way, what cash gets the better exchange rate in NZ: US dollars or Euros? (Also will they accept 500 Euro banknotes? They seem to be more and more frowned upon, e.g. in the UK.)

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The SETV should be OK, you might not get the METV as a non resident

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