New Zealand is modernising its border
Travellers arriving at selected New Zealand international airports will be able to complete an online declaration from July 2023.
- Travellers arriving into Christchurch or Wellington Airport will be able to complete an online declaration from the week starting 10 July 2023.
- Travellers arriving into Queenstown Airport will be able to complete an online declaration from mid to late July.
- Travellers arriving into Auckland Airport will be able to complete an online declaration later in August 2023.
The introduction of the NZTD will be a phased approach.
We want to make sure we’re introducing the NZTD in a considered way which will continue to:
- support travellers to New Zealand to meet border entry requirements, and
- support airlines, airports and border operational staff to continue managing travellers in an efficient and safe way.
The Passenger Arrival Card will continue to be accepted for a period of time after the NZTD is reintroduced.
The plan
The New Zealand Traveller Declaration system will replace the paper Passenger Arrival Card.
Travellers will be able to complete all their Customs, Immigration, and Biosecurity declarations online, as well as provide any health risk information that might be required.
The New Zealand Traveller Declaration system will help make it easier for travellers to comply with the rules that are in place with different border agencies. It will also help travellers move through our airports and improve the safety and security of New Zealand.
Who is working on the system
Customs is working alongside other government agencies such as the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (Immigration New Zealand), the Ministry for Primary Industries (Biosecurity New Zealand), Te Whatu Ora, and the Ministry of Transport.
We will listen to travellers and work with our partners to develop the system, as new features are tested.
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