General Requirement

As of January 2023, there are no travel restrictions imposed on visiting New Zealand in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The obligation to fill out a Traveler Declaration is no longer necessary.
• It is no longer mandatory to provide proof of COVID vaccination or testing.
• However, individual airlines may have their own specific requirements.

New Zealand remains open to welcoming tourists and visitors, but it is important for everyone to adhere to the prevailing public health guidelines, such as staying at home if feeling unwell and self-isolating if testing positive for COVID-19.

Currently, there is no mandatory New Zealand Traveler Declaration required for passengers. Instead, passengers arriving at specific international airports in New Zealand will have the option to fill out an online declaration starting from July 2023.

• For passengers arriving at Christchurch airport or Wellington airport, the online declaration option will be available from the week commencing 10 July 2023.
• For passengers arriving at Queenstown airport, the online declaration option will be available from sometime between mid to late July 2023.
• As for passengers arriving at Auckland airport, they will have access to the online declaration option later in August 2023.

Transit Requirements

If passengers pass through New Zealand while en route to another country without any intention of staying, they are considered transit passengers.

In New Zealand, transit is only allowed through Auckland International Airport. Passengers must remain within the designated transit area of the airport and are not permitted to apply for entry into New Zealand. The transit period can last for a maximum of 24 hours.

Valid Passport

Passengers are advised to ensure the validity of their passports, checking the expiry date to ensure compliance with the requirements for acceptable travel documents. In the case of New Zealand citizens who require passport renewal, it is important to allocate an ample amount of time prior to travel to complete the necessary procedures.

To know if the passenger's passport is acceptable for travel to New Zealand, check this link for more info.

Visa or NZeTA (if required)

If passengers are not citizens of New Zealand or Australia, they might be required to obtain a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) in order to enter New Zealand.

To know if the passengers need a visitor visa or an NZeTA, check this link for more info.