Fully vaccinated travellers from visa waiver countries can now travel to the destination without needing to isolate on arrival, providing they show evidence of a negative test taken prior to departure. A negative antigen test is still required on arrival and on day 5/6.
Air New Zealand’s NZ5 was the first flight to arrive from LA. Passengers were greeted with a unique display of manaakitanga (hospitality or kindness/respect) via traditional waiata (Maori songs) performed by Haka the Legend.
Tourism New Zealand’s chief executive, Rene de Monchy, said: “It’s an exciting day to see international visitors back on New Zealand shores.
New Zealand welcomes UK visitors following border reopening
Air
Will Payne
3 May 2022
New Zealand’s international borders reopened to fully vaccinated visitors from all visa waiver countries, including the UK, on Monday (1 May).
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