The border is currently restricted to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Find out if you are still eligible to travel here.
Reopening the New Zealand border
The international border is reopening in stages for eligible travellers to enter New Zealand.
If you are a visa waiver traveller
If you are a visa waiver traveller you can travel to New Zealand without needing to apply for a border exception.
If you hold a visitor visa
If you hold a visitor visa you can travel to New Zealand without needing to apply for a border exception.
Travelling from the Pacific
Information about travelling to New Zealand from, or through, a Pacific country.
Reasons you can travel to New Zealand
You may travel to New Zealand while the border is closed if we consider it a critical purpose to travel.
How to request to travel
Your next steps if you qualify to travel to New Zealand.
You want to study in New Zealand
Visa information for international students outside New Zealand.
If you have a work to residence visa
If you cannot complete the requirement to work in New Zealand because of the border closure you may be able to reapply and work through to residence on your return.
Refunds for visa applications that cannot be processed
Immigration New Zealand will be refunding application fees and levies for temporary visa applications that cannot be processed due to New Zealand’s current border restrictions.
Working holiday schemes
From 14 March 2022, working holiday visas will reopen for applications on a rolling basis.
When you can apply for a working holiday visa
From 14 March 2022, working holiday visas will reopen for applications on a rolling basis.
If you have a post-study work visa
Information about entering New Zealand under border restrictions with a post-study work visa.
If you have a work visa
Entering New Zealand on a work visa during border restrictions.
Australian citizens and permanent resident travel requirements
Guidance for Australian citizens and permanent residents before travelling to New Zealand.