Travelling or returning to New Zealand
If you're planning on flying to Aotearoa, New Zealand, there are a few things you need to check before you travel.
Passports and visas for entry into New Zealand
- You will need a valid passport.
- If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen, you may need to apply for a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for traveling to or transiting New Zealand.
- Don't forget to check travel requirements for any countries/regions you will pass through in transit and on your return journey.
- All passengers entering New Zealand have the option to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration instead of a paper Passenger Arrival Card. Passengers transiting internationally do not need to complete a declaration.
Transit in New Zealand
- If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen, you may need to apply for a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for transiting through New Zealand.
- Remember to check your final destination's entry requirements.
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