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NZTD

Navigating border bureaucracy is brutal; the app hands you back control of your arrival.

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Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

5.3K

Publisher

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

An analytical overview of functionalities designed to streamline the New Zealand Traveller Declaration process for international visitors.

NZTD App: Key Traveler Compliance Features

Automated Border Integration

It automatically integrates the submitted declaration with border control systems, eliminating the need for printing documents or showing QR codes upon arrival.

Streamlined Pre-Arrival Submission

The app enables users to complete and submit their mandatory New Zealand Traveller Declaration up to 24 hours before their trip, ensuring a smoother entry process.

Offline Data Entry Capability

This tool features an offline mode, allowing travelers to input declaration details even when flying or without internet access, with only the initial start and final submission requiring an online connection.

Passport Scanning for Auto-Population

The app provides a passport scanning function to automatically populate personal details, minimizing manual input errors and speeding up the declaration process.

Support for Multiple Declarations

It allows users to add and complete multiple declarations within the app, which is particularly beneficial for families traveling with children.

Flexible Declaration Updates

This tool permits users to update their declaration at any point before reaching the New Zealand border, offering flexibility for last-minute changes to travel plans or items.

Comprehensive Data Collection

The app facilitates the collection of all necessary information, including passport, contact, flight details, immigration status, recent travel history, and items being brought into New Zealand.

Efficient Completion Time

It guides users through the declaration process, which is estimated to take approximately 10 minutes to complete, highlighting its efficiency.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about NZTD

What is the NZTD app?

The NZTD app allows travelers to complete their New Zealand Traveller Declaration digitally before arriving in New Zealand. It streamlines the entry process by submitting required personal, flight, and biosecurity information.

How early can I submit my declaration using the NZTD app?

You can submit your New Zealand Traveller Declaration using the NZTD app up to 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand.

Do I need to print my NZTD declaration or show a QR code?

No, you do not need to print anything out or show a QR code. Your NZTD declaration automatically links to your passport and appears when scanned at the border.

Can I add declarations for my children in the NZTD app?

Yes, the NZTD app allows users to add and complete multiple declarations. This feature supports declarations for family members, such as your children, from a single account.

What information do I need to complete my NZTD declaration?

To complete your NZTD, you need passport, contact, flight details, immigration status (if applicable), trip details including travel history, and information about items you are bringing into New Zealand.

Does the NZTD app have an offline mode?

Yes, the NZTD app includes an offline mode. You can enter information without an internet connection, but you must be online to start or submit a new declaration.

Can I scan my passport with the NZTD app?

Yes, the NZTD app allows you to scan your passport to automatically add your passport details. A manual entry option is also available if scanning is not possible.

How long does it take to complete the NZTD declaration?

Completing your New Zealand Traveller Declaration using the NZTD app takes approximately 10 minutes. This includes answering all required questions in English.

What biosecurity questions are asked in the NZTD app?

The NZTD app asks about bringing food (cooked, uncooked, fresh, preserved, packaged, dried), animal products (meat, dairy, fish, honey, feathers, shells), and plant products (fruit, flowers, seeds, wood, leaves) into New Zealand.

Can I update my NZTD declaration after submission?

Yes, you can update your NZTD declaration at any time after submission, up until you reach the border in New Zealand.

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Description

Make your arrival in New Zealand a smoother experience by filling out your New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before you get here. You can submit it up to 24 hours before starting your trip to New Zealand. Your declaration will take about 10 minutes to complete and you’ll need to answer the questions in English. You can update it at any time, up until you get to the border in New Zealand. Information you need to provide when filling out your NZTD includes: - Your passport, contact and flight details; - Your immigration status (if required); - Details about your trip, including your recent travel history; - Items you are bringing into New Zealand, including in your carry on bags and checked in luggage. With the NZTD app you can: - Scan your passport to add your passport details; - Add and complete multiple declarations, for example, for your children; - Use offline mode to enter information while you’re flying or out of WiFi or data range. You need to be online to start or submit a declaration. Once you’ve submitted your NZTD there’s nothing more you need to do. You won’t have to print anything out or show a QR code. Your NZTD will automatically show up when your passport is scanned at the border.