New Zealand
Summary
This travel advice page covers New Zealand. For the Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue, see our travel advice page for Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for New Zealand’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19 these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country on your journey, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO guidance on foreign travel insurance.
If you need urgent consular assistance, 24/7 support is available by telephone on +64 (0) 4 924 2888.
If you are travelling to Australia for the Women’s World Cup, you are encouraged to read our Travel Advice and sign up for Travel Advice email alerts. Match day and ticket information can be found on the FIFA website. You should plan your movement around the cities you visit, and follow the instructions of the local authorities. Take care of your personal possessions including passports, especially in crowds and on public transport.
Around 200,000 British nationals visit New Zealand every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
Weather in New Zealand can be unpredictable. You should track latest forecasts from New Zealand MetService and follow the advice of the local authorities. Please check with your airline for the latest flight information.
If you’re visiting remote areas of New Zealand, make sure your journey details are known to local authorities or friends/relatives before setting out. Weather conditions can quickly become treacherous, especially in winter. See Local travel
Terrorist attacks in New Zealand cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
This travel advice page covers New Zealand. For the Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue, see our travel advice page for Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for New Zealand’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19 these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country on your journey, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO guidance on foreign travel insurance.
If you need urgent consular assistance, 24/7 support is available by telephone on +64 (0) 4 924 2888.
If you are travelling to Australia for the Women’s World Cup, you are encouraged to read our Travel Advice and sign up for Travel Advice email alerts. Match day and ticket information can be found on the FIFA website. You should plan your movement around the cities you visit, and follow the instructions of the local authorities. Take care of your personal possessions including passports, especially in crowds and on public transport.
Around 200,000 British nationals visit New Zealand every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
Weather in New Zealand can be unpredictable. You should track latest forecasts from New Zealand MetService and follow the advice of the local authorities. Please check with your airline for the latest flight information.
If you’re visiting remote areas of New Zealand, make sure your journey details are known to local authorities or friends/relatives before setting out. Weather conditions can quickly become treacherous, especially in winter. See Local travel
Terrorist attacks in New Zealand cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2023-10-03 12:48
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-21 11:34
Removal of information on the Women’s World Cup 2023 (‘Summary’ page).
2023-07-17 15:53
Information on the Women’s World Cup 2023 (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-22 09:03
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-03-17 14:10
Removal of information about Cyclone Gabrielle (‘Summary’ page).
2023-03-17 14:08
Removal of information about Cycle Gabrielle (‘Summary’ page).
2023-03-03 16:02
Updated information on areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and states of emergency (‘Summary’ page).
2023-02-14 16:26
Updated information on ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle (‘Summary’ page).
2023-02-10 13:45
Updated information on Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle (‘Summary’ page).
2023-01-28 04:09
Updated information following a State of Emergency being declared in Auckland due to widespread flooding (“Summary”).
2022-11-17 11:30
Updated information on NZeTA fees (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-10-21 16:59
Updated information on the removal of New Zealand Traveller Declaration form requirement (‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-09-20 17:30
Updated information on the lifting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-09-20 11:25
Updated information on the lifting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-06-29 10:36
Updated information on the lifting of the requirement to provide evidence of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test to enter New Zealand (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-04 11:36
Updated information on the re-opening of New Zealand’s borders (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-13 16:51
Updated information about New Zealand’s COVID-19 domestic restrictions and new requirements to complete the Travel Declaration for entry into New Zealand (‘Coronavirus’ page and ‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-17 10:58
Updated information on New Zealand’s national vaccination programme (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-16 18:56
Updated information on removal of self-isolation requirements on arrival and information on travel to the Cook Islands (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)