Travel to New Zealand

New Zealand’s borders are reopening in stages throughout 2022.

What you need to know

When New Zealand's borders will open

Over 2022, New Zealand's borders are reopening to allow more travellers to enter New Zealand.

Plan before you travel

Use our step-by-step guide to help you get the right documentation you need to enter New Zealand, and find out what to expect at the airport and after you arrive in New Zealand.

Vaccination requirements

Most travellers must be vaccinated to enter New Zealand.

Traveller declaration

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

Pre-departure testing

Most travellers must have a negative COVID-19 test result to enter New Zealand. Find out about our pre-departure requirements.

Rapid antigen testing when you arrive

Eligible travellers must do 2 rapid antigen tests after arriving in New Zealand. Find out about testing when you arrive.

Ways to enter New Zealand

Travel with Australia

Information on travelling between Australia and New Zealand.

Travel with the Pacific Islands

Travellers from some Pacific Islands do not need a pre-departure test to enter New Zealand or self-test on arrival.

Travelling to New Zealand from outside of Australia and the Pacific Islands

Information on how to enter New Zealand if you are travelling from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America or South America.

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:

More help from SafeTravel (external link)

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