1 mission of New Zealand in Nepal: Consulate of New Zealand in Kathmandu, Nepal. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Ms. Lisa Choegyal, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of New Zealand, 20 Nov 2024)
New Zealand offers captivating natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage, making it an appealing destination for some Nepalese travelers. With 1.2 million Nepalese traveling abroad annually, a portion may find New Zealand an interesting choice for their travels, despite fluctuations in foreign tourist numbers and spending patterns.
New Zealand is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, ranking 4th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, significantly safer than Nepal, which ranks 78th. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the murder rate in New Zealand is 2.6 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Nepal's rate of 2.1. In terms of organized crime, both countries have similar mafia group indices (4.5), but New Zealand scores better in areas such as crime networks (3.5 vs. Nepal's 6.5) and state crime (1.5 vs. Nepal's 8.5). Overall, New Zealand presents a safer environment for tourists compared to Nepal, with lower indices in various crime categories.