Get Passenger Arrival Card - New Zealand Customs Service

Completing the Passenger Arrival Card is essential for all travelers arriving in New Zealand. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions on how to accurately fill out the card online to ensure compliance with New Zealand's customs and border regulations.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your Passenger Arrival Card online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Passenger Arrival Card and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin with the first section. Enter your flight number or the name of the ship and your aircraft seat number. Next, provide the overseas port where you boarded your flight.
3. Fill in your passport number, your nationality as indicated in your passport, family name, and given or first names. Make sure to write in capital letters.
4. Indicate your date of birth by entering the day, month, and year. Then, specify your country of birth and your occupation or job.
5. Enter your full contact or residential address in New Zealand, followed by your email and mobile or phone number.
6. If you are a resident in New Zealand, fill out section 2a regarding how long you have been away from New Zealand and the country where you spent most of your time abroad.
7. Indicate the main reason for your trip from the given options, including business, education, or other. Then, indicate where you plan to live for the next 12 months.
8. If you do not live in New Zealand, complete section 2b, detailing how long you intend to stay in New Zealand and your main reason for your visit, such as visiting friends, business, or holiday.
9. List the countries you have visited in the past 30 days in section 3.
10. Answer section 4 regarding your knowledge of the contents of your baggage.
11. Proceed to section 5 and answer questions about any food, animals, plants, or other biosecurity risk items you may be bringing into New Zealand.
12. In section 6, disclose any goods that may be prohibited or restricted, including medicines or alcohol over the personal concession limits.
13. Continue to section 7 and answer questions about your visa status and whether you are a New Zealand citizen.
14. If applicable, apply for the appropriate visa in section 8.
15. Answer section 9 regarding your criminal history and complete section 10 by signing and dating the form to declare that the information is true, correct, and complete.
16. Once you have completed the form, review your answers for accuracy and clarity. Save your changes, and you may choose to download, print, or share the form as required.

Complete your Passenger Arrival Card online to ensure a smooth arrival in New Zealand.