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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.

New Zealand Traveller Declaration Toolkit for Partners

These resources are available for use by all Customs partners and stakeholders when communicating with travellers who are coming to New Zealand after 31 March 2022. Everyone flying into New Zealand is required to complete and submit a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) online.

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.

COVID-19 requirements for travel to NZ

Find out about what you need to travel to New Zealand while COVID-19 restrictions are in place.

Non-scheduled flights and private flights

COVID-19 requirements for operators – from 28 February 2022

Duty-free shopping

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

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.

Border processing levies

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

Yachts

Find out what to do if you are arriving in New Zealand by yacht or small craft and how to get our Yacht Pack.