It is mandatory for all visitors to New Zealand to obtain an electronic Travel Authority (eTA). Visit NZeTA Immigration for more information and to complete the online application form. 

All visitors to New Zealand must have a passport which is valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay in New Zealand.

Participants from countries who do not have a visa waiver arrangement with New Zealand will need to apply for a visa before they travel to New Zealand. Find the list of visa waiver countries here.

Keep reading for more information on visas, visa waiver countries, and other important travel considerations.

If you are travelling on a passport from a country that is not included on the visa waiver list, you must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit New Zealand.

Visa application forms may be found on the Immigration New Zealand website. 

We recommend that applicants apply for a visa as early as possible, ideally more than 12 weeks before the date of intended travel. Immigration New Zealand does not have visa processing services in some countries, so it’s faster and more efficient to complete online applications wherever possible. 

If you need an invitation letter, please email CliC2026@theconferencecompany.com with your request once you’ve registered and paid.

All participants are responsible for arranging the appropriate visa arrangements and costs, appropriate to their held passport and regional embassy. The Conference office takes no responsibility for the application process or outcomes of an individual’s application. For more information about visa application fees and processing times, you can contact Immigration New Zealand via their website or you can also contact them directly on +64-9-914-4100.

If you are a citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand, you still need to apply for an eTA.

In addition, you must:

• Hold a valid ticket from New Zealand to a country where you have the right of entry
• Have sufficient money to support yourself during your stay in New Zealand
• Hold a passport valid for 3 months beyond the date you intend to leave New Zealand
• Remain in New Zealand only for the time granted on your arrival

If you need to travel through Australia to get to New Zealand, you may need an Australian Transit Visa. Details about this and how to apply can be found on the Australian Immigration website. Note that failure to obtain this visa in advance of your travel may result in you being unable to board your aircraft.

If you will be in Australia for less than 8 hours and are not leaving the airport, you may be eligible to transit through Australia without a visa. Check here to see if you are eligible.

When travelling internationally by plane, you must complete a traveller declaration, and receive a Traveller Pass, before travelling. This includes New Zealand citizens and residents, children and infants. (The earliest you can submit your declaration is 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand, and it must be submitted by the time you reach passport control in New Zealand.)

Auckland International Airport is serviced by a number of international airlines. Wellington Airport is also serviced by several international airlines.

Domestic and regional airlines, including Air New Zealand and Jetstar (part of the Qantas group), also provide frequent services within New Zealand. For domestic travellers, there are also intercity coaches. View the Intercity Route map here.

All arriving international passengers must apply for entry permission (even if you already have a visa or eTA) and undergo biosecurity checks upon landing in New Zealand. These checks are designed to protect New Zealand’s vital horticulture and agriculture industries, as well as its unique environment, from invasive pests and diseases.

All food, plant, and animal materials must be declared on your New Zealand Traveller Declaration. These items will be inspected by biosecurity officers. Failure to declare “risk goods” could result in a $400NZD fine or prosecution.

Please ensure that any shoes worn on farms in your home country are thoroughly cleaned. All dirt, grass, and other debris must be removed, especially from the grooves in the soles. To avoid delays upon arrival in New Zealand, place your shoes in a plastic bag in an easily accessible part of your luggage. This will assist with inspection.

If you plan to visit any New Zealand farms during your stay, please ensure your footwear is clean before your arrival.

We also recommend thoroughly cleaning your shoes again, placing them in a plastic bag, and making them easily accessible for inspection when returning to your home country. You may need to declare any visits to farms in New Zealand upon your return. More information about New Zealand’s biosecurity requirements is available on the Biosecurity New Zealand website.

Passengers arriving from Europe, Indonesia, and other countries where foot and mouth disease is present may need to go through extra screening when they arrive in New Zealand.

These travellers:

• may have their footwear disinfected
• may be asked more questions by quarantine officers to assess their risk, especially if they have declared equipment used outdoors or with animals, or have visited a rural or wilderness area
• may have their baggage searched

Learn more here.

Revised import rules for personal consignments mean passengers cannot bring meat or meat products, including pet food, from Germany. Other animal products may be permitted but must be declared.

Travellers can protect New Zealand from foot and mouth disease by:

• avoiding contact with wildlife or livestock, such as cattle, pigs, or goats
• avoiding visiting farmlands or rice fields
• making sure shoes and clothing are free of any soil or dirt
• avoiding bringing back risk items, including souvenirs such as skulls or untanned leather souvenirs
• staying away from New Zealand farms or livestock for at least a week after arrival

Want to get in touch with others attending the CliC OSC?

Ask questions and discuss plans via our dedicated Discord server.

JOin now