The new opening date is two months earlier than the previously announced time frame
The New Zealand government stated today that all fully vaccinated overseas tourists, including those from India, would be able to travel to Aotearoa (New Zealand) from August 1, 2022.
On the condition that a pre-departure test is negative, fully vaccinated Indian travellers will be permitted to go to New Zealand without self-isolation. On arrival and on days 5 and 6, negative Rapid Antigen Tests [RAT] will be necessary.
New Zealand had been progressively opening its borders from April, first to Australian visitors and then in May to visitors from visa waiver countries. Tourism New Zealand’s Chief Executive, René de Monchy said “We look forward to welcoming manuhiri [visitors], family and friends back from August. New Zealand has plenty to offer international visitors from breathtaking landscapes, and 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”.
Tourism New Zealand launched the “Messages from New Zealand” campaign in India in 2020, with regular New Zealanders sending video messages of hope and compassion to their worldwide whānau (family).
New Zealand reaches out to Indian visitors in a real and genuine way through this project, offering messages of encouragement and optimism.
Tourism New Zealand has been helping travel partners with new tools such as a dedicated marketing hub, regular training sessions, and, most recently, the introduction of a renovated travel trade website as part of its efforts to prepare for the reopening of borders.
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