What documents do I need to enter New Zealand?

When you check in you must show that you:
  1. have a valid passport or travel document, and.
  2. hold the right visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).




To enter New Zealand in 2026, you must hold a valid passport with at least three months of validity beyond your intended departure date. For most travelers from "visa-waiver" countries (including the USA, UK, and Canada), you do not need a traditional visa for stays up to 90 days, but you MUST apply for an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before you arrive. This digital authorization is usually processed within 72 hours and is valid for two years. Along with the NZeTA, you must pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). You will also need to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD), which is primarily used for biosecurity and customs purposes; this is often done digitally via an app before landing. New Zealand is world-famous for its strict biosecurity, so you must declare all food, outdoor equipment (like hiking boots), and animal products. Finally, you may be asked to provide proof of a return or onward ticket and evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay.

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We ask everyone travelling to, or returning to New Zealand, to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration. You can do this on our website travellerdeclaration.govt.nz or by downloading the NZTD app. You'll be asked some questions about your trip and what's in your bags. Some items can't be brought into New Zealand.

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You will need a valid passport. If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen, you may need to apply for a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for traveling to or transiting New Zealand.

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An NZeTA request costs NZD $17 on our free app, or NZD $23 if completed online.Allow 72 hours for your NZeTA request to be processed.

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U.S. citizens traveling to or transiting through New Zealand under the visa waiver program are required to have an NZeTA. This is also true for cruise ship passengers. It can take up to 72 hours to process an NZeTA so apply well in advance of your trip.

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You are required to complete a Border Cash Report if you carry NZ$10,000 or more cash (or foreign equivalent) into or out of New Zealand. You can complete this in the paper form: NZCS 337: Border Cash Report (DOC 332 KB), or, on condition of acceptance by a Customs Officer, the online Border Cash Report form .

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Auckland Airport chief operations officer Chloe Surridge said passengers take an average of 30 minutes from the time they leave their plane to when they greet family and friends in the arrival hall. During that time they pass through immigration, biosecurity and pick up their luggage.

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Air New Zealand does not require passengers to provide proof of vaccination or a pre-departure test. We do ask that if you're feeling unwell and test positive for COVID-19, please consider changing your travel plans.

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Travelers visiting the United States from a foreign country must be able to prove to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer that they have sufficient funds, i.e., credit card, cash, travelers' checks, money order to cover travel, lodging, entertainment, meals, etc. to be admitted into the United States.

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Funds or sponsorship You must have at least NZD $1,000 per month, or NZD $400 per month if you have already paid for your accommodation. To prove this, you can include: proof of accommodation pre-payment, like hotel pre-paid vouchers or receipts. bank statements or credit card statements.

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