International travel requirements

Q: Can my children travel as unaccompanied minors?

Yes, children may travel as unaccompanied minors to all Air New Zealand's direct destinations It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to manage any entry requirements for the child’s destination and transit. For further information, please see Children travelling alone .

Tick all the boxes before you fly by checking visa requirements, passport details, insurance matters and other important travel information.

Last updated 28 June 2023, 9:54am

Visa and border entry requirements for international travel

Each destination may have different requirements and it is your responsibility to understand what you need to do for your entire trip, including connecting flights, transit points and your return journey. Failure to meet these requirements may result in denied boarding at the airport.

Check if you need to apply for any entry visas or border declaration forms and what timeframe applications need to be completed in.
Ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended travel.
Protect yourself from unexpected medical costs by purchasing travel insurance with COVID-19 cover.

Entry requirements for Air NZ's direct destinations

We've put together these guides to help you understand the travel requirements for Air New Zealand's direct destinations. If your destination isn't listed below, you can visit the IATA Travel Centre to search visa and passport requirements.

Asia

Mainland China

Most travellers who are not citizens of Mainland China will require a tourist or business visa.
All passengers must complete an Electronic Health Declaration Form 24 hours prior to arriving in Mainland China.
- In order to receive a boarding pass, all passengers must display their E-Health Declaration QR code at check-in.
- Passengers can transit via Auckland to China, but must present evidence of completing the E-Health Declaration form at their initial departure airport.
Passengers no longer need to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter Mainland China.

Hong Kong

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Hong Kong.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Hong Kong have been removed.

Japan

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Japan.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Japan have been removed.

Singapore

See official requirements for entering, transiting, or departing Singapore.
All passengers must submit a digital Singapore Arrival Card with a Health Declaration via the SG Arrival Card e-Service.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Singapore have been removed.

South Korea

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for South Korea.
- Passengers travelling on passports from visa-waiver countries will require a K-ETA.
- If eligible, please apply for a K-ETA at least 24 hours prior to boarding.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to South Korea have been removed.

Taiwan

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Taiwan.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Taiwan have been removed.

Australia

Ensure you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for travel to and transit through Australia.
Check if you need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter or transit Australia. Unless you are an Australian citizen, you will need a valid Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the country. All other passport holders, regardless of age, must apply for a visa before leaving home.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Australia have been removed.

Bali, Indonesia

Travel eligibility

Check you meet entry and immigration requirements for Indonesia.

Before departure:

For customs clearance, all passengers must complete the Electronic Customs Declaration (ECD) which will generate a unique code which must be presented upon arrival.
To minimise delays during immigration clearance, we recommend all eligible passengers apply for a Electronic Visitor Visa (E-VOA) prior to arrival.

COVID-19 health & entry requirements

You no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter Indonesia or travel domestically.

Reminder: If you're returning to New Zealand, please check the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries enhanced procedures in response to the current outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Bali.

New Zealand

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for New Zealand.
If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen, you may need to apply for a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) at least 72 hours before travelling to or transiting New Zealand.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to New Zealand have been removed.
All passengers entering New Zealand have the option to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration instead of a paper Passenger Arrival Card. Passengers transiting internationally do not need to complete a declaration.

North America

Canada

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Canada.
Find out if you need a visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for entry or transit.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Canada have been removed.

USA

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for the USA.
- Travellers transiting or entering the USA on the non-immigrant Visa Waiver Program must obtain an ESTA at least 72 hours before travel.
- If you already hold a valid United States visa, then you do not need an ESTA.
- An ESTA is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
For check-in, all travellers need to provide their intended accommodation address in the USA, a primary and secondary phone number, and personal email address.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to the USA have been removed.

Pacific Islands

Cook Islands

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for the Cook Islands.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to the Cook Islands have been removed.

Fiji

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Fiji.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Fiji have been removed.

New Caledonia

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for New Caledonia.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to New Caledonia have been removed.

Niue

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Niue.
Flights to Niue are only available through New Zealand. Travellers wanting to visit Niue from outside of New Zealand must meet the border entry requirements for both New Zealand and Niue.
It is strongly advised that all visitors to Niue are covered by travel insurance.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Niue have been removed.

Samoa

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Samoa.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Samoa have been removed.

Tahiti

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Tahiti.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Tahiti have been removed.

Tonga

Check you have the appropriate travel and identification documents for Tonga.
All COVID-19 health requirements for travel to Tonga have been removed.

International travel requirements FAQs

Can my children travel as unaccompanied minors?

What if I want to postpone my travel to a later date?

You can change your booking before the day of your flight.

All our NZ domestic and international fares come with the flexibility to make changes to your travel plans prior to departure. Refer to the fare rules of your ticket to check eligibility and note that change fees and fare difference may apply.

Air New Zealand does not require passengers to provide proof of vaccination or a pre-departure test. We do ask that if you're feeling unwell and test positive for COVID-19, please consider changing your travel plans.

How do I supply proof of a negative pre-departure test?

Most international destinations have removed the need for a pre-departure test.

For the destinations that do require a negative pre-departure test:

if you're departing from New Zealand, you can call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or your doctor to find out where you can get tested.
If you are departing from other international locations, please check your local COVID-19 government website for information on where to get a pre-departure test.