Travel to New Zealand by air
New Zealand’s borders are fully open. Find out what requirements you need to meet to enter New Zealand by air.
Latest update — 31 July 2022
- New Zealand's borders are now fully open to visitors from anywhere in the world.
- The requirements on this page apply to travellers entering New Zealand by air.
- Maritime passengers and crew should follow our guidance on travelling to New Zealand by sea.

Preparing to travel to New
Zealand
Preparing to travel to New Zealand
Use our step-by-step guide to help you plan your travel and get the right documentation you need to enter New Zealand.

Who can enter New
Zealand
Who can enter New Zealand
New Zealand's borders are now fully open to visitors from anywhere in the world.

Vaccination
requirements
Vaccination requirements
Most travellers must be vaccinated to enter New Zealand.

New Zealand Traveller
Declaration
New Zealand Traveller Declaration
All travellers must complete the traveller declaration before travelling to New Zealand.

Testing requirements after arriving in New
Zealand
Testing requirements after arriving in New Zealand
Most travellers must take 2 rapid antigen tests after arriving in New Zealand.

Self-isolation requirements for
travellers
Self-isolation requirements for travellers
If you have recently arrived in New Zealand and test positive for COVID-19, you must self-isolate for 7 days.
In an emergency
If you are a New Zealand citizen abroad you can get emergency consular assistance. You can access support for situations like lost or stolen passports, death, health issues and law infringements.
New Zealand cannot influence or guarantee another country or airline’s entry, exit or transit requirements. We also cannot help you book a commercial flight.
Get emergency consular help by calling:
- +64 99 20 20 20 if you are outside New Zealand
- 0800 30 10 30 if you are in New Zealand.
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