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
What you need to visit New Zealand
Check if you need a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) to visit New Zealand. Find out what the rules are for Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Before you travel to New Zealand
You must have the right travel documents to board your flight or ship to New Zealand. Most people will need a visa or an NZeTA, and a valid passport.
Check if you need a visa or an NZeTA
Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand, and others need to get a visa.
Travellers who do not need an NZeTA
Some travellers, including people with a New Zealand visa, do not need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before they travel to New Zealand.
Visa waiver countries and territories
New Zealand has visa waiver agreements with countries and territories to recognise long-standing relationships. If you have a passport from a country or territory on the visa waiver list on this page, you can travel to New Zealand without a visa — but you need to get a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) first.
Chinese and Pacific Island visitors travelling from Australia
If you have an eligible Australian Visa and a passport from China or a Pacific Islands Forum country, you may be able to visit New Zealand from Australia without a visa.
NZeTA application guide for citizens of China
Use this application guide if you are a citizen of China requesting a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA).
Visitor Visa application guide for citizens of China
This application guide is for citizens of China applying from Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau to easily plan and organise your trip to New Zealand.
Visiting from the Pacific
Learn which Pacific countries must make their Visitor Visa applications online.
Australian citizens and permanent residents travelling to New Zealand
Australian citizens and permanent residents can normally live, work or study in New Zealand without applying for a visa before coming here.
Arriving in New Zealand
When you arrive in New Zealand, you must apply for entry permission and answer questions about biosecurity and customs.
What might stop you from being allowed to enter New Zealand
Together with your airline or other carrier, we can stop you from travelling to New Zealand if you do not meet our entry requirements. For example, if you cannot provide evidence that you can meet the conditions of your visa.