New Zealand Traveller Declaration
Whakapuakanga Tangata Haere ki Aotearoa

Visa waiver countries and territories

Passport holders of some countries and territories do not have to apply for a visa before they travel to NZ but must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).

Visiting New Zealand

If you plan to visit New Zealand for a short period, you must request an NZeTA before you travel if you:

* travel on a passport from a country on the list of visa waiver countries and territories, and
* are visiting for up to 3 months — or, if you are a British citizen, up to 6 months.

The New Zealand Traveller Declaration collects travel, customs, immigration and biosecurity information. It aims to improve the safety and security of New Zealand.

It is available for travellers arriving into New Zealand.

Everyone entering New Zealand needs to submit a declaration.

  • It is free and takes about 10 minutes.
  • You can do it on the NZTD app or online form, using your phone or computer.
  • For air travellers, the earliest you can submit your declaration is 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand. It needs to be submitted by the time you reach passport control in New Zealand.
  • For sea travellers, the earliest you can submit your declaration is 24 hours before departing the vessel’s last foreign port prior to arriving in New Zealand. It needs to be submitted by the time the vessel has berthed at its first port in New Zealand.
  • Someone you trust can help you fill it in or do it on your behalf (with your permission).
  • A declaration needs to be completed for each traveller, including babies and children.
  • Your digital declaration is linked to your passport and is checked when you arrive at the eGate or by a border officer. There is no QR code issued and you don’t need to print anything out.
  • There is a paper declaration form available, for travellers who cannot complete it online.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK THIS OUT ON THE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz AND TO COMPLY WITH THE GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS.