Region: Australia and New Zealand

Pandemic Travel Alert

CLOSED TO LEISURE TRAVEL

Most recent update: 2020-09-11 - Limited Entry

Entry

General Policy

Until further notice, entry denied to all travellers. New Zealand citizens and residents are excepted and allowed entry.
On 11 September 2020 the criteria for overseas workers being allowed through the border was relaxed to allow businesses to access critical staff whose skills are not readily obtainable domestically. The government stated that the bar for being granted an exemption remains high.

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COVID-19 Related Entry Requirements

No info

Exit

No info

Other

No info

Pre-pandemic visa rules

Requirements

Passport Validity

3 months beyond the period of intended stay

Electronic Visa

Website: NZ Electronic Travel Authority
Approval of the NZeTA can take up to 72 hours.

Other Documents

Must provide travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements, and evidence of funds for maintenance

Transit

- Holders of confirmed onward tickets through Auckland (AKL) and a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) are permitted transit without visa in international transit area for up to 24 hours.

Dual Nationality

U.S. policy on dual nationality can be found here.

Additional Notes

Starting 1 October 2019, New Zealand requires travellers planning to enter or transit on a passport issued by a "Visa Waiver Country or Territory" to get a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) and (at the same time) pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) before travel. The NZeTA and IVL are valid for multiple visits for up to 2 years.