COVID-19
Information for all travellers, student visa holders, migrant workers and employers.
COVID-19: Key updates
Temporary border measures, visas, travel and essential service support.
Border restrictions: who can enter New Zealand or request to travel
The New Zealand border is currently closed to almost all travellers to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
NZ employer COVID-19 information
Visas for critical workers in healthcare, maritime and other sectors.
RSE COVID-19 information
Key updates for Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSEs) in New Zealand.
Student visa COVID-19 information
Updates for student visa holders and applicants.
Migrant and refugee information
Information for settlement service providers, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO), community groups, or individuals who work with or know recent migrants and/or former refugees.
Epidemic Management Notice information
An Epidemic Management Notice relating to immigration matters came into effect on 2 April 2020. This had some impacts on visas of people in New Zealand and also on some detention and court-related matters requirements.
Media factsheets
A series of factsheets for media on key immigration topics, including COVID-19.
Official COVID-19 website
For more information about the NZ Government’s COVID-19 official response.