New Zealand arrival card: New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)
New Zealand
Optional form
You can fill in the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) online before you arrive, which can save time at the border. It's free on the official site.
When to submit: Submit from 24 hours before your trip starts, until passport control
Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.
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A declaration is mandatory for everyone, but a paper version is still available on board for those who do not complete it online. Free. Some nationalities need an NZeTA.
It's optional. New Zealand offers the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) online, and filling it in before you fly can make arrival faster. A declaration is mandatory for everyone, but a paper version is still available on board for those who do not complete it online. Free. Some nationalities need an NZeTA.
When should I fill in the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)?
Submit from 24 hours before your trip starts, until passport control
How much does the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) cost?
It's free on the official government site, app.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Is the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) the same as an arrival card or entry form?
Yes. Countries use different names for the same thing: arrival card, arrival form, entry form, immigration card, landing card, ED (embarkation and disembarkation) card, customs declaration. For New Zealand, the official name is the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD).
Do I still need a visa for New Zealand?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check New Zealand's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.