Travel and the border

Advice on international travel, quarantine-free travel, what happens when you arrive in New Zealand, and how to safely travel within New Zealand.

Limited places in managed isolation

Spaces in managed isolation are extremely limited, but may become available as travel plans change. We recommend you keep checking the Managed Isolation Allocation System for your preferred date.

Managed Isolation Allocation System (external link)

Quarantine-free travel

Information on travelling to New Zealand or leaving New Zealand without having to enter a managed isolation facility when you arrive.

Travel to New Zealand

How to plan your travel to New Zealand and what will happen when you arrive.

Leaving New Zealand

Many borders around the world are closed to people who are not citizens and permanent residents of that country.

Transit through New Zealand

The New Zealand Government has transit arrangements with some countries to make it easier for each country’s citizens to get home.

Travel within New Zealand

Information about leaving your house, local travel and regional travel.

New Zealanders overseas

Advice for New Zealanders overseas about registering with SafeTravel, how to travel to New Zealand and border controls when you arrive.

Foreign nationals in New Zealand

Advice for foreign nationals about how to get home, and what to do if you can not get home.