Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.               

Exercise normal precautions in New Zealand.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to New Zealand.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined New Zealand has a high level of COVID-19. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

If you decide to travel to New Zealand:

• Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. 
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.   
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.   
• Review the Country Security Report for New Zealand.   
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.