Popular Countries Now Making It Harder for Tourists to Visit in 2025

10. New Zealand: The "Tiaki Care" Levy & Regenerative Routes

New Zealand’s "Tiaki Promise" (a commitment to care for the country) is now underpinned by a more direct "Tiaki Care" environmental and infrastructure levy, collected with visa applications or upon arrival for visa-waiver countries. Furthermore, 2025 sees the promotion of new "Regenerative Tourism Routes" – curated itineraries that include opportunities for visitors to participate in short conservation projects or local community initiatives, aiming to leave a positive footprint beyond just offsetting their travel.