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International pre-departure checks

International flying checklist for customers entering New Zealand:

International flying checklist for customers departing New Zealand:

Pre-departure testing requirements are set by the destination country or territories and Air New Zealand is unable to board customers who do not have the required test results.

With the latest New Zealand Government announcement, we're excited to soon be welcoming visitors back to Aotearoa, New Zealand.

From 11:59pm, Tuesday, 12 April- fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents, as well as current temporary work and student visa holders, will be eligible to enter New Zealand without the need to enter managed quarantine or self-isolate.

From 11:59pm, Sunday, 1 May- fully vaccinated travellers from eligible visa waiver countries and territories or those who hold a valid visa will be able to travel to New Zealand without the need to enter managed quarantine or self-isolate.

To check if you are eligible to enter New Zealand and what the new changes may mean for you if you have recently arrived and are currently in MIQ or self-isolating, please check the Unite Against COVID-19 website.

Changes have already been implemented by the New Zealand Government that from Wednesday, 2 March and Friday, 4 March, fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens, and other eligible travellers from Australia and around the world can travel to New Zealand without the need to enter managed quarantine or self-isolate.

We understand these changes to the New Zealand border means that we can welcome more visitors to New Zealand, and you may want to amend some of your travel plans. The good news is, you may be able to find your answer online:

Thank you for your patience while you wait to connect with us.

Due to the impact of Omicron and the latest announcement from the New Zealand Government about the border re-opening, we are experiencing higher than normal volumes of calls and messages across our customer channels.

Our team is working hard to ensure we can reach your call, message, or email as soon as possible.

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