Backpacker Community Neuseeland

New Zealand’s international border is now open to all visitors, including from non-visa waiver countries, and international students.

Today also marks the opening of the maritime border to cruise ships, specialist vessels and recreational vessels.

There are requirements for travellers arriving by air and sea. You can find all the information on our website:

• Travel to New Zealand by sea: https://covid19.govt.nz/international-travel/travel-to-new-zealand-by-sea/

• Travel to New Zealand by air: https://covid19.govt.nz/international-travel/travel-to-new-zealand-by-air/

• Most travellers must meet COVID-19 vaccination requirements before travelling to New Zealand by air or sea. Check the requirements here: https://covid19.govt.nz/international-travel/travel-to-new-zealand-by-air/vaccination-requirements-for-travel-to-new-zealand/

• You may need to apply for a visa or NZeTA to enter New Zealand, you can check with Immigration New Zealand here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa

You can find a step-by-step guide on what you need to do to travel to, or transit through, New Zealand here: https://covid19.govt.nz/international-travel/