Immigration New Zealand works in partnership with trusted carriers across the world to protect the security of our borders.

This section contains information and advice specific to the airline industry.

Advanced Passenger Screening

The Advance Passenger Screening (APS) system is a key electronic system in enhancing the security of New Zealand's borders, connected to virtually all airlines worldwide.  Airlines advise one or more governments of a passenger’s intended travel, and receive a boarding directive from the governments confirming whether to board the passenger.

 

To access the APS system, go to www.aps.immigration.govt.nz/APPCrew/. You need an account name and password to gain entry to this secure site.

Information for Airlines booklet

To request a printed copy of the booklet Information for Airlines (INZ 1117) PDF [1.2MB]:

• in New Zealand, telephone the Immigration Contact Centre (within New Zealand but outside of Auckland phone 0508 558 855, in Auckland phone 09 914 4100) 
  
• offshore, contact your nearest branch.

Immigration Control Areas

This document describes Immigration Control Areas, effective 29 November 2010. Immigration Control Areas PDF.

Enforcing the Immigration Act 2009 – Employers and Carriers

The enforcement approach paper, Enforcing the Immigration Act 2009 – Employers and Carriers, outlines the Department of Labour’s approach to enforcement of employer and carrier obligations.  This approach places greater emphasis on voluntary compliance and the building of collaborative relations, while retaining flexibility and discretion to use a range of tools to address non-compliance with obligations.

 

This paper also outlines the Department’s enforcement principles that govern enforcement policies in relation to the employer and carrier sectors and the support available to organisations and individuals who may require assistance in resolving compliance issues. See Enforcing the Immigration Act PDF.