Personal Travel, Belongings & Mail

One of New Zealand’s greatest assets is its relative geographical isolation. It is a small island country, known for its lush vegetation, farming and natural beauty. Major parts of the economy are dependent on the country’s environment and just one new pest or disease could be devastating.

You can help us keep New Zealand’s borders safe by understanding  what to expect on arrival, what paperwork needs to be done, what you can and cannot bring or send, and what penalties exist for breaking our biosecurity laws.

Please consult the relevant catagory:

• Arriving by Air
• Arriving by Sea
• Bringing things into New Zealand
• Taking things out of New Zealand
• Posting things to New Zealand

The list of Restricted Items that are considered Risk Goods will provide you with items that may be prohibited from entering the country.  You may also wish to consult the relevant Import Health Standard for information about bringing a specific commodity into New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Travel