The founder has been selling travel since 1976 and proactively encourages travellers to register their interest in international travel. Champion Travel proactively keeps you up to date with relevant changes and requirements to your overseas destinations of interest daily and free of charge. We also book urgent compassionate travel requirements. Contact us to plan your next trip.
To assist you with international travel, please visit New Zealand Immigration’s key information on current border closure and exceptions page.
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If you are making travel arrangements for your migrant workforce, we recommend Copeland Ashcroft Law to ensure that you are in the best position to retain these employees and plan with more certainty for the future.
Traffic Light System Scrapped for NZ
The New Zealand traffic light system and almost all of the COVID-19 related requirements in New Zealand have been removed.
If you are traveling to New Zealand, this means:
- You are no longer required to wear masks except in healthcare and aged care facilities
- There are no vaccine requirements to enter New Zealand
- It is not mandatory to self test on days 0/1 and 5/6, but encouraged. You will still be provided with free RAT tests on arrival for voluntary testing
More information is available at the Unite against COVID-19 website.
Requirements still in effect
- You must self isolate if you contract COVID-19 for a minimum of 7 days. Close contacts will not need to isolate
- Masks to be worn in aged care and healthcare facilities
- A New Zealand Travel Declaration will still need to be filled out before travelling to New Zealand. This includes Citizens returning to New Zealand
Visa Requirements and Updates
If you are traveling to New Zealand you will need either a Visitor visa or an NZeTA unless you are an Australian Citizen. For travel from visa waivering countries, you are able to apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) but this must now be granted BEFORE travel. You now need to upload a photo for identification purposes also.
If you are traveling from or to New Zealand, the buyer is responsible for obtaining all passport, visa, health and medical information required. The buyer is also responsible for ensuring they adhere to any and all relevant health warnings and receive recommended vaccinations of all countries they will be visiting. Champion Travel Ltd. will provide information on all needs.
New Zealand Entry Requirements: Replaced Arrival Card with New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)
The old Passenger Arrival Card has been replaced by the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD). This is mandatory for everyone entering the country.
Completing the NZTD is free and easy! You can do it online at the NZTD website or by downloading the handy NZTD app.
The declaration asks questions about your trip and the items you’re bringing. You can start it anytime and submit it between 24 hours before departure and reaching passport control in New Zealand.
Everyone needs an NZTD, regardless of visa status. This includes holders of New Zealand visas and NZeTAs.
Can’t complete it online? No worries! A paper declaration form is still available.
For any questions, the NZTD Contact Centre is available 24/7 via email or phone. Visit their website for details: www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz/contact/
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TravelPort have developed a guide to recovery sharing the latest research-based perspectives from travellers, suppliers, and agencies, and to address the pressing questions the travel industry is asking right now.
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In October 2020, Cover-More NZ launched COVID-19 travel insurance for travel in New Zealand and Australia. This new cover has proved popular with many Kiwis seeking that extra piece of mind to resume travelling again. With more talk about Pacific Island travel bubbles potentially opening soon, now is a great time to ensure you’re covered with the best possible protection.
Contact Champion Travel to learn more about this travel insurance cover.