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Arrival card · New Zealand

New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)

From 24 hours before your trip to New Zealand starts, up until you reach passport control. It's free on the official site. Everyone needs one, including children.

Official site

travellerdeclaration.govt.nz

Only use travellerdeclaration.govt.nz or the NZTD app. It's free.

WayReady is an independent company, not the government. We link you to the official site and never charge for a government form.

Cost
Free
When
From 24 hours before your trip to New Zealand starts, up until you reach passport control.
Who
Everyone arriving in New Zealand, including New Zealand citizens.

When your NZTD window opens

Enter when you land. The time shown is local to New Zealand.

Choose your arrival date to see exactly when your NZTD window opens.

From 24 hours before your trip to New Zealand starts, up until you reach passport control. It's free on travellerdeclaration.govt.nz.

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For families and groups

  • Everyone needs one, including children.

What you'll need

  • Passport details
  • Travel details
  • Customs and biosecurity answers

Good to know

  • Do it online or in the free NZTD app, or on paper when you land.
  • Undeclared biosecurity risk items can mean an instant NZ$400 fine.

Questions

What is the official NZTD website?

travellerdeclaration.govt.nz (https://www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz/). It's free there. WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.

When can I submit the NZTD?

From 24 hours before your trip to New Zealand starts, up until you reach passport control.

Who needs the NZTD?

Everyone arriving in New Zealand, including New Zealand citizens.

Do children need the NZTD?

Everyone needs one, including children.

How much does the NZTD cost?

Nothing on the official site, travellerdeclaration.govt.nz. Sites that charge a fee for it aren't the government.

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.