Who can enter New Zealand
Entering New Zealand by air
The following people can enter New Zealand now from anywhere in the world and self-test on arrival:
- vaccinated and unvaccinated New Zealand citizens
- vaccinated and unvaccinated New Zealand residents
- vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents
- unvaccinated Australian citizens who live in New Zealand
- current temporary work and student visa holders with a valid visa who can still meet their visa requirements — this includes both visa holders currently offshore, and those in New Zealand who choose to travel overseas and wish to return
- vaccinated travellers with a border exception
- vaccinated travellers on a working holiday scheme
- vaccinated travellers from countries who do not need a visa (visa waiver visitors)
- vaccinated travellers arriving under the Accredited Employer Work Visa category
- vaccinated travellers applying for a work visa in New Zealand
- vaccinated travellers on tourist, visitor and student visas.
Find out how to enter New Zealand by air
More information about visa categories
Visa waiver countries and territories | Immigration NZ (external link)
Accredited Employer Work Visa | Immigration NZ (external link)
Check if you need to apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before you travel.
Apply for an NZeTA | Immigration NZ (external link)
Travelling from the Pacific
You can apply for a visitor visa to travel to New Zealand from a Pacific Island Forum country. The full list of Pacific Island Forum countries is on Immigration NZ's website.
Travelling from the Pacific islands | Immigration NZ (external link)
Entering New Zealand by sea
The following vessels can enter New Zealand now from anywhere in the world:
- foreign registered commercial vessels such as freight or cargo ships
- fishing vessels
- specialist vessels used in research and exploration
- foreign-state vessels with diplomatic status
- ferries returning to New Zealand after repair or maintenance
- recreational vessels — including yachts, super yachts and small craft
- cruise ships.
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