Information for Visitors and Travellers
New Zealand’s border is closed to most travellers and entry is strictly controlled. All arrivals are tested for COVID-19 and a 14-day managed quarantine or isolation is mandatory. New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and residents with valid travel conditions returning to New Zealand do not need approval from Immigration New Zealand before travelling.
If you are an overseas visitor, consider returning home as soon as you are able to. You can use international air services to travel home. There may, however, be limited commercial options available. If you're unable to secure a ticket, please contact your country embassy.
Visas
Visitors and Travellers are responsible for understanding how to meet the conditions of their visa in New Zealand at all times. Many work, student and visitor visa holders already in New Zealand have had their visa expiry dates extended. If you are concerned about your visa details or you have not received a notification, you can confirm your visa expiry date and conditions by using the Visa Verification Service on Immigration New Zealand website or the INZ contact centre.
Find more information on travel visa here: www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/coronavirus-update-inz-response
For more information visit www.uniteforrecovery.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/
International flights
Air New Zealand is operating reduced domestic and international schedules. Please check the Air NZ website for further details, or check with your preferred airline.
Check here for more information for international visitors and tourists returning home.
What you need to know
Controls at the borders remain for those entering New Zealand, including health screening and testing for all arrivals, and mandatory 14 day managed quarantine or isolation and test for COVID-19. More information here: www.uniteforrecovery.govt.nz/covid-19/international-travel-advice
Where you can find help
If you have develop a fever, cough or shortness of breath, phone Healthline’s dedicated COVID-19 number 0800 358 5453 or contact your GP (you must phone ahead of your visit).
If you are too unwell to travel then phone 111 for an ambulance.
Waikato DHB has set up Community Based Assessment Centres throughout the Waikato. These centres are for assessment and testing if you have symptoms of COVID-19. The centres are open every day.
Find more information and Community Based Assessment Centres locations here: www.waikatodhb.health.nz/your-health/covid-19-in-waikato/cbac/
See the latest health information, advice and updates;
- The Ministry of Health advice is here
- New Zealand Government information is available here
- Hamilton City Council’s updates are available here
- Waikato District Council’s updates are available here