New Zealand Pushes Back Reopening Date to February 2022

The Government of New Zealand announced the phased border reopening would be delayed to the end of February 2022. New Zealand’s borders remain closed to most travelers; most people who are not citizens or residents of New Zealand must get approval from Immigration NZ before traveling.

What to Expect

• The Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) requirement is extended to 10 days. This replaces the 7-day stay in MIQ followed by the provision to self-isolate at home for 3 days after leaving MIQ.
• From Friday, January 7, 2022, all travelers to New Zealand must have a negative PCR or RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours of the scheduled departure of their first international flight.
• Travelers must meet the COVID-19 vaccination requirements before flying to New Zealand. New Zealand citizens are exempt.