Pre-departure testing is being introduced as an additional precautionary step for anyone who was in Victoria, Australia on or after 20 May. 
Anyone flying to New Zealand from Australia must return a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure if they have been in Victoria on or after 20 May and who are not otherwise prevented from travelling to New Zealand.
The new pre-departure testing requirements will come into force for all flights arriving in New Zealand after 11.59pm (NZT) on 31 May 2021, to minimise disruption for those passengers with imminent departures.
Before this time, either a pre-departure test, or test and isolation on arrival into New Zealand will be accepted for entry into the country.
Anyone who has been in Victoria since 7:59pm on 25 May, cannot fly to New Zealand at all due to the travel pause in place.
Anyone who has been in Victoria since 7:59pm on 25 May, cannot fly to New Zealand at all due to the travel pause in place.
Extra checks are in place at points of departure and arrival. Any travellers who have been in Victoria during the specified time, regardless of where they are flying from, must keep evidence of a negative pre-departure test on them at all times.
Failure to produce evidence could result in people being denied boarding, or penalties on arrival in New Zealand. The only exception is for children under two years old.
For more information, please see our website: covid19.govt.nz/travel/quarant…
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