After more than two years of closure due to COVID-19, New Zealand has finally opened its borders for tourists and students from all over the world.
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Search flightsThe country had the world’s strictest and longest-running travel bans, which came to an end yesterday, i.e., 1st August. With this, student, visitor and work visa applications are now open.
Most travellers entering New Zealand, however, must meet the vaccination requirements. They need to carry a digital vaccination certificate or another form of electronic or paper document certifying that they are vaccinated against the virus. Among the vaccines approved in the country are Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V, Pfizer and Corebax.
See the official tweet here:
New Zealand’s international border is now open to all visitors, including from non-visa waiver countries, and international students.
Today also marks the opening of the maritime border to cruise ships, specialist vessels and recreational vessels. pic.twitter.com/dUZSuvch5R
— Unite against COVID-19 (@covid19nz) August 1, 2022
Visitors also need to take two Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) post-arrival. These tests must be completed on the day they arrive in the country and on Day 5 or 6. If a person tests positive, they will have to undergo a PCR test to confirm the result. In case the PCR test comes out positive, they will need to self-isolate for seven days.
This rule applies to passengers travelling to New Zealand for vacation or work, as well as citizens or residents returning home.
There are, however, no quarantine restrictions for the travellers.
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