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Travel to and from New Zealand

If you're planning a trip to New Zealand - or if you're a New Zealander returning home - there are a number of things you should know first.

In line with Customs Assurance, there may be times when a traveller may be selected for sampling purposes to increase our understanding of traveller compliance levels.

Travelling to New Zealand

Information about travelling to New Zealand including prohibited and restricted items, border levies, declaring items, and bringing money into New Zealand.

Non-scheduled flights and private flights

Requirements for operators of non-scheduled and private flights.

Duty-free shopping

Charges, fees and duties you might expect on entering New Zealand, and information on duty-free allowances.

Human remains/ashes and placenta

If you are travelling to New Zealand and bringing human ashes with you in your luggage you do NOT need a Customs clearance.

Medicines

What you need to know when carrying prescription medicines or controlled drugs into New Zealand

Electronic device examinations

Since 1996, Customs has had the power to examine all goods crossing the border, including electronic devices.

Leaving New Zealand

Information to help prepare yourself for a smooth and trouble-free departure from New Zealand.

Recreational vessels, yachts and small craft

Find out about the requirements for all owners, operators, agents, passengers and crew of recreational vessels, yachts and small craft, including superyachts and pleasure craft arriving and departing New Zealand.

Border processing levies

Details of the levy which helps keep New Zealand safe from harmful pests, people, and dangerous substances.