New Zealand to Open Its Borders on 1 May 2022 at 11.59 pm

The New Zealand Government has announced today that it will reopen its borders on 1 May 2022 at 11.59 pm to international visitors from visa waiver countries including Singapore to travel to New Zealand without needing to self-isolate on arrival on the provision of a negative pre-departure test. Negative Rapid Antigen Tests will be required on arrival and on day 5/6.

Fully vaccinated Australian visitors can return sooner from 11.59 pm on 12 April 2022.

“We look forward to welcoming manuhiri [visitors], family and friends back from April. New Zealand has plenty to offer international visitors from breathtaking landscapes, rare and remarkable wildlife to our rich culture and heritage; our people and place are what make us unique, and we look forward to sharing this with the world again”.

René de Monchy, Tourism New Zealand’s Chief Executive