New Zealand Embassy Madrid, Spain

17-08-11
Spain: World Youth Day, Madrid 2011

World Youth Day (WYD) 2011 will be held in Madrid, Spain, over six days from 16 - 21 August 2011.   New Zealanders attending should expect large crowds at events and allow plenty of time for travel and to clear security screening at the venues.  New Zealanders are advised to follow any advice and instructions issued by local authorities who are responsible for the security arrangements at WYD.

15-08-11
San Fermines Festival: The Running of the Bulls

Advice for those attending the festival

13-05-11
Earthquake in Lorca, Spain

Two earthquakes struck the town of Lorca in Southeast Spain on May 11, killing 8 people, injuring 120 and causing significant material damages. The authorities are currently in the process of identifying the victims. At this stage, there are no reports on foreigners or New Zealanders being affected.

05-03-11
Canterbury earthquake

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred near the city of Christchurch in Canterbury, New Zealand, on 22 February 2011.

Updates on the earthquake are available on the Canterbury Earthquake website (http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/).

More information can be found on the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management website (www.civildefence.govt.nz).

01-03-11
Spain - New Zealand working holiday scheme

There are 200 places available annually under this scheme to young citizens of the Kingdom of Spain for a stay of 12 months.

The scheme will open on 20 April 2011.

To obtain further information see the Immigration New Zealand website.

01-03-11
PM launches Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

Prime Minister John Key has launched the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, a global fundraiser for the recovery effort in the city and the Canterbury region.

"It's vital we reach as many people throughout the world as possible who want to help.  This isn't just New Zealand's tragedy - the February 22 earthquake affected countless people internationally.

20-10-10
The New Zealand Research Diaspora

New approaches to the concept of researcher mobility suggest that expatriate researchers can still provide a valuable contribution to the national research sector, regardless of any intention to return.

08-10-10
Moroccan visit visa applications now processed in London

As from 20th April 2010 all visa applications from Moroccan citizens resident in Morocco will be sent to London for consideration.

Applicants should submit their applications directly to the London office. Contact details are:

Immigration New Zealand

Mezzanine Floor, NZ House

80 Haymarket

London

SW1Y 4TE

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1344 71 61 99 (overseas call rates apply)

24-05-10
The New Zealand Embassy in Madrid will no longer issue Visas from and including 17 May 2010

From and including 17 May 2010 the New Zealand Embassy in Madrid will no longer process New Zealand visas (student, work and visitor (for longer than 3 months)).

All visa applicants must, from 17 May, apply to the Immigration New Zealand Branch in London. Information on New Zealand visas is available on the New Zealand Immigration website.

14-12-09
Travel to or through the United States using an Emergency Travel Document

New US Policy requires that all Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) be electronic passports and include an electronic chip. New Zealand ETDs are machine-readable but do not contain a chip. ETD holders will be required to apply for a visa if travelling to or transiting through the United States.

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