New Zealand Arrival Card (NZTD): How to Apply & Requirements

One of the most important entry requirements is completing the New Zealand Arrival Card (NZTD) before entering New Zealand.

It replacing the old paper arrival card which need to fill in regardless of nationality or visa type.

What Is the New Zealand Arrival Card?

New Zealand Arrival Card is officially known as New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) which is a digital declaration that collects information.

It replaced the traditional paper Passenger Arrival Card and become more efficient and border processing more faster.

It is completely free to complete through the official website or mobile app.

Who Needs to Complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration?

Who need to fill in: Foreign tourists, New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, student visa holders, visitors that arrive by cruise and children

Who doesnt need to fill in: Air transit passengers staying in transit area (passengers that remain in Auckland Airport's International Transit area and continue to another country do not need to complete the arrival card)

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When Should You Complete the NZTD?

You can start to submit your declaration :

How to Complete the New Zealand Arrival Card

Step 1: Visit the Official NZTD Website or Download the App

• Complete declaration using official New Zealand Traveller Declaration webiste or mobile app

Step 2: Enter Your Personal Information and provide details

• Enter information such as full name, passport details, nationality and date of birth
• Enter flight number, arrival date, country travelling and accommodation details in New Zealand

Step 3: Complete Customs and Biosecurity Questions

• You will be asked about items that will bring into New Zealand such as food, medicines, outdoor equipment and other goods

Step 4: Submit Your Declaration

• After submission, your declaration will be linked electronically to your passport, while no printed copy normally required but need to keep the screenshot of confirmation email

What Must You Declare?

New Zealand is one of the world's strictest biosecurity regulations.

You need to declare items of:

• Fresh food
• Dried food
• Meat products
• Dairy products
• Fruits and vegetables
• Seeds
• Plants
• Wooden items
• Animal products
• Camping equipment
• Hiking boots with soil
• Outdoor sporting equipment
• Medicines exceeding permitted quantities
• Large amounts of cash when required by customs regulations

What Happens If You Don't Declare Items?

Failing to declare or making false declaration on restricted risk goods will:

• Instant fines
• Goods being confiscated
• Delays at the airport
• Prosecution for serious offences

Conclusion

The New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) or known as New Zealand Arrival Card is mandatory part of entering New Zealand.

By completing it before your trip, it helps to speed up and ensure smooth process at immigration.

Since the declaration is free and linked directly to your passport, it's one of the easiest travel requirements to complete before flying.

Have a smooth arrival in New Zealand!