BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
I mua i tō haerenga

Get organised before you travel to make your arrival into New Zealand as easy as possible.

New Zealand entry requirements
Valid passport

You must have a valid passport to enter New Zealand. Check its expiry date to make sure it meets the rules for acceptable travel documents.

Visa or NZeTA, if required

If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen, you may need to apply for a visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) to enter New Zealand.

Check if you need a visitor visa or an NZeTA – Te Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa New Zealand Government

Information about NZeTA – Immigration New Zealand


New Zealand Traveller Declaration

Whakapuakanga Tangata Haere ki Aotearoa

The New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) system collects your travel, customs, immigration and biosecurity information.

It is FREE and everyone travelling into New Zealand must complete a declaration, including New Zealand passport holders.

Start your declaration Get the NZTD app


LETTER OF INVITATION

Attending the RANZCO 2026 Congress is a fantastic opportunity to network and learn the latest about ophthalmic developments both here and abroad. We have built a form so you can create a personalised letter to use in support of your application to travel to Auckland, New Zealand for the RANZCO 2026 Congress.

Please enter the details below for your letter of invitation.

We look forward to welcoming you to Auckland, New Zealand!