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What you need to do
This is an overview of things to check before you travel to New Zealand.
- Immigration New Zealand oversees passport, visa, and NZeTA requirements.
- New Zealand Customs screens passengers and their items.
- Customs is the lead agency for the New Zealand Traveller Declaration.
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Check your passport is valid and the expiry date meets the rules for acceptable travel documentation.
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Check your eligibility to travel to New Zealand and if you require a visa or NZeTA.
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Check what you can and can't bring into New Zealand.
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Check that you have an outward/return ticket. Visitors to New Zealand must have one.
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Complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration.
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Find out what you need to know on your arrival into New Zealand.
What you need to know
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. Check the pages below for more information.
What you can and can't bring
This is a guide to help you understand which items are prohibited or restricted when bringing goods into New Zealand.
Travel by air
Information about travelling to New Zealand by air, including what to expect on arrival, eGates, and what you need to know if you're travelling via private or non-scheduled flights.
Travel by sea
Learn what the requirements are if you're travelling via cruise ship, commercial ship, or on your own vessel.
Duty-free shopping
Check the New Zealand traveller duty-free shopping limits before your arrival.
Electronic device examinations
Since 1996, Customs has had the power to examine all goods crossing the border. This includes electronic devices.
Border Cash Report
You are required to complete a Border Cash Report if you carry NZ$10,000 or more cash (or foreign equivalent) into or out of New Zealand.
Border processing levies
People coming and going over New Zealand’s border must pay a border processing levy on arrival and departure.
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.
Leaving New Zealand
Information to help prepare yourself for a smooth and trouble-free departure from New Zealand.