Friday, February 04, 2022

New Zealand - Border to reopen in stages from 27 February

  • Border will reopen to vaccinated New Zealanders from Australia at 11.59pm 27 February
  • Reopens to New Zealanders in the rest of the world on 13 March
  • MIQ removed for most travellers in phased reconnection, replaced by self-isolation and tests on-arrival
  • MIQ to remain for the unvaccinated
  • Five- step plan prioritises returning New Zealanders and brings forward the reopening of key visa categories in just over 5 weeks’ time in order to address worker shortages.
  • Further visa categories reopen throughout the year to help accelerate economic recovery

The New Zealand border will reopen to vaccinated Kiwis and other current eligible travellers from Australia at 11.59pm on 27 February and to the same groups from the rest of the world only two weeks later on 13 March, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi announced 3 February 2022.  

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