immigration New Zeeland

  • Travel disrupted by
    the Middle East
    situation
  • Issued: Monday 02 Mar 2026, 07:10 pm NZDT

We have established a priority phone line from Monday to Friday for people to contact us about this specific situation. Call 0508 558 855 (toll free from NZ landlines) or +64 9 914 4100 and press option 7. For information about what options are available to you, check:

Middle East: advice for temporary visa holders in New Zealand affected by travel disruptions

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Crew travelling to New Zealand

Learn about visa requirements for crew of passenger airlines, cruise ships, cargo ships, fishing vessels, and private yachts and planes.

  • Crew of planes, cruise ships and cargo ships

Crew of passenger airlines, cruise ships and cargo ships must have a Crew ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) before they leave for New Zealand.

  • Crew of fishing vessels, private yachts and planes

Crew of fishing vessels and private craft must have an NZeTA or visa before they can come to New Zealand.