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Move to New Zealand permanently

What you need to know if you're moving here for the first time, or if you're returning to New Zealand after a long time overseas.

Household effects

If you're travelling to New Zealand and you're bringing your used household items with you, you may qualify for a household effects concession.

Personal effects and wearing apparel

If you're bringing personal effects and wearing apparel, there are several criteria you must meet to qualify for a personal effects concession.

Bringing pets and animals into New Zealand

You must clear your pets through Customs when they arrive in the country.

Importing personal vehicles, vessels and aircraft

Read this information if you have been overseas or this is your first time to New Zealand and are bringing your personal vehicle/vessel/aircraft into New Zealand.

Page updated: 03.05pm 09 July 2025
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