Reopening the New Zealand border
The international border is reopening in stages for eligible travellers to enter New Zealand.
Who can travel to New Zealand now
You can travel to New Zealand now if you are:
a New Zealand citizen
a New Zealand permanent resident or resident visa holder
the partner or dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident, and you hold a visa based on this relationship
an Australian citizen or permanent resident visa holder
a working holiday visa holder
a work visa holder and you still meet the visa conditions
a student visa holder and you still meet the visa conditions
a visitor visa holder
a visa waiver traveller who holds an NZeTA
someone who met a critical purpose reason to travel and was granted a visa as an exception to the border restrictions
a transit visa holder.
Visa waiver travellers and work, working holiday, visitor and student visa holders can leave and return to New Zealand, if their visa conditions allow for this.
Entry into New Zealand later in 2022
From July 2022
As part of step 4 New Zealand’s borders will open to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders.
NOTE The AEWV will mainly be limited to roles that pay above the New Zealand median wage. More information on this will be made available soon.
From October 2022
As part of step 5 the border reopens and normal visa processing resumes for all visa categories. This includes visitor and student visas, unless the visa is closed or paused.
Border exceptions will be phased out.
COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements
Before travelling, check the COVID-19 website for guidance on:
Temporary visa applications
Applications for most temporary visas from people outside of New Zealand are suspended.
The following offshore temporary entry class visa applications can still be made:
relationship-based visas for partners and dependent children of New Zealand citizens and residents
visa applications made by people invited to apply because they have a critical purpose for being in New Zealand
visas for diplomatic, consular and official staff and accompanying dependants
Antarctic Traveller Visitor Visas and Antarctic Work Visas
Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visas.
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