International travel

Information for air and sea travellers about entering and leaving New Zealand.

What you need to know

Key points

If you have COVID-19 symptoms when you arrive in New Zealand by air, we encourage you to take a rapid antigen test (RAT).

You can get free RATs at the airport, please take some.

Please report a positive test result by calling:

  • 0800 432 010 — if you are calling from a New Zealand phone number
  • +64 9 954 6118 — if you are using an international SIM card. Check with your phone provider as there may be charges.

COVID-19 and travelling in New Zealand (external link)

How you can help us

If your RAT is positive, we encourage you to also get a PCR test. These tests help us monitor new COVID-19 variants.

PCR tests are free if you arrived in New Zealand by air, so make sure to tell them you are a recent international arrival.

Getting a PCR test (external link)

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Have a safe-as summer (external link)

COVID 19 summer

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Advice for commercial, trade and cargo vessels (external link)

New Zealand's maritime border is open to foreign commercial vessels, including trade and cargo vessels. Find out what you need to do to enter New Zealand.

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Advice for recreational vessels, yachts and small craft (external link)

New Zealand's maritime border is open to foreign registered recreational vessels — including superyachts. Find out what you need to do to enter New Zealand.

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The current phase of New Zealand's COVID-19 response

What you need to know about the current COVID-19 measures in New Zealand.

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