What form do I need to fill in before entering New Zealand?

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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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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We usually process NZeTA requests within 72 hours — many are processed faster, but some may take longer.

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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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Arrival/Departure Forms: I-94 and I-94W. U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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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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Travellers arriving in NZ
  • Food of any kind.
  • Plants or parts of plants (alive or dead)
  • Animals (alive or dead) or their products.
  • Equipment used with animals.
  • Equipment such as camping gear, golf clubs, and used bicycles.
  • Biological specimens.


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Travellers and crew do not need pre-departure tests or proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter New Zealand. Check with your airline or cruise provider as they may still require proof of vaccination. If you have COVID-19 symptoms when you arrive in New Zealand by air, we encourage you to take a rapid antigen test (RAT).

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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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