New Zealand Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

You can access the FCDO advice for New Zealand at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/new-zealand

Entry requirements:

• Entry requirements: New Zealand's borders are fully open to all travellers as of 31 July 2022.

• Entry requirements for children: Please consult the New Zealand Immigration website for any specific requirements.

• Passport validity: Your passport should be valid for at least three months from the date you intend to depart from New Zealand.

Visa requirements:

• General: You do not need a visa to enter New Zealand as a visitor for up to 6 months.

• e-Visa requirements: You will need to obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before your travel.

Travel forms:

• NEW: From 20th October, travellers arriving into New Zealand by air are no longer required to fill out a New Zealand Traveller Declaration form disclosing their Covid-19 vaccine status and travel history.

• Transit through New Zealand: If you are planning to transit through New Zealand, you must request an NZeTA before you travel. In most cases, transit passengers must hold an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or transit ETA before travel.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice