New Zealand
Warnings and insurance
This travel advice page covers New Zealand. See separate travel advice for Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Update history
2025-01-02 11:46
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued with additional information on travelling to remote areas (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-27 15:24
Information that everyone travelling into New Zealand needs to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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)