Travel disrupted by
the Middle East
situation

Issued: Monday 02 Mar 2026, 07:10 pm NZDT

We have established a priority phone line from Monday to Friday for people to contact us about this specific situation. Call 0508 558 855 (toll free from NZ landlines) or +64 9 914 4100 and press option 7. For information about what options are available to you, check:

Middle East: advice for temporary visa holders in New Zealand affected by travel disruptions
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New Zealand Immigration

Transiting through New Zealand

Find out if you need a transit visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) if you are transiting through Auckland International Airport.

Transiting through New Zealand to another country

Check if you need a transit visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) to pass through New Zealand to another country.

Transit visa waiver countries and territories

Citizens of some countries and territories do not have to apply for a visa before transiting Auckland International Airport. They must request a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) instead.