Who can travel to New Zealand now?

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, New Zealand has been closed off to most international travel. However, as the situation around the world has started to improve, New Zealand has begun to open its borders again. So, who can enter New Zealand now?

The following people can enter New Zealand now from anywhere in the world and self-test on arrival:
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• Vaccinated and unvaccinated New Zealand citizens
• Vaccinated and unvaccinated New Zealand residents
• Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents
• Unvaccinated Australian citizens who live in New Zealand
• Current temporary work and student visa holders with a valid visa who can still meet their visa requirements. This includes both visa holders currently offshore, and those in New Zealand who choose to travel overseas and wish to return
• Up to 5,000 international students, for Semester 2
• Vaccinated travellers with a border exception
• Vaccinated travellers on a working holiday scheme
• Vaccinated travellers from countries who do not need a visa (visa waiver visitors)
• Vaccinated travellers from other countries who already hold a valid visitor visa
• Vaccinated travellers arriving under the Accredited Employer Work Visa category
• Vaccinated travellers applying for a work visa in New Zealand

Note: If you’re planning to travel to New Zealand, we still recommend that you check the latest requirements before you travel.