Starting from 11:59 pm on July 31, New Zealand’s borders will be fully open to all tourists and international students! This marks that New Zealand has once again reconnected with the world after two and a half years!
(Source: New Zealand New Crown Epidemic Response Official Website)
On March 20, 2020, New Zealand announced that it would close its borders due to the epidemic, prohibiting foreigners from entering and transiting New Zealand. Many international students who originally planned to study in New Zealand had to stay in the country and study online.
The reopening of New Zealand’s borders is undoubtedly good news for the majority of international students! So, are there any new changes to the current New Zealand entry procedures?
Simplified entry procedures for New Zealand
No pre-departure nucleic acid test required
On June 16, 2022, the New Zealand Immigration Service announced that starting from June 20, New Zealand immigrants do not need to provide a negative nucleic acid certificate within 72 hours before entry.
(Source: New Zealand Government’s official news website)
The latest news from the New Zealand Ministry of Health and the New Zealand Education Promotion Bureau pointed out that you only need to submit a vaccination certificate before entering New Zealand, and the entry procedure is further simplified.
* The certificate must clearly show the name of the vaccinator, the name of the vaccine received, the name of the vaccine provider, the vaccination location and the exact time of each dose of vaccine.
New Zealand is one of the countries that has recognized the most Chinese COVID-19 vaccines. At present, the vaccines mainly vaccinated by the domestic public, such as Sinopharm, Sinovac and other brands, are all on the vaccine list recognized by the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
Therefore, for Chinese international students, who have received at least 2 doses of vaccine can issue a vaccination certificate officially recognized by New Zealand.
Valid passport and visa
Currently, New Zealand’s borders are fully open! The international student visa will also be open to all international students, and there is no need to wait for the school’s special approval quota.
If you previously held a valid New Zealand student visa or tourist visa , you can enter New Zealand from August 1st.
If not, you need to apply for a new student visa online after August 1. Everyone also needs to know that the application fees for most visa types of the New Zealand Immigration Service will increase after July 31, with an average increase of 43%. The student visa application fee has increased by NZ$100, from NZ$330 to NZ$430.
Other key considerations
1. Must be fully vaccinated with the New Zealand government-approved COVID-19 vaccine;
2. Fill out the New Zealand Travel Declaration Form (NZTD) and obtain a passenger pass;
3. Complete the post-entry test:
• On the 0/1st day and the 5th/6th day after entry, two rapid antigen tests are required and the test results are reported;
• Passengers who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine after entry; those who have not been vaccinated or are not eligible for vaccination Those who ask, still need Centralized isolation and quarantine
The good news is that New Zealand has now canceled the requirement for nucleic acid certificates, so students who need to travel domestically and abroad do not have to worry about the expiration of nucleic acid certificates.And now there is no need for any form of isolation after arriving in New Zealand, but no matter what, everyone should protect their own health and safety and wear N95 masks!
Tips for entering New Zealand
Exchange New Zealand dollar cash : You can bring a fixed amount of cash (not more than 10,000 New Zealand dollars) . It is recommended not to carry a large amount of cash. It is not only inconvenient but also dangerous. In addition, when exchanging currency, prepare some small denomination banknotes in case of emergency; currently, the coverage rate of UnionPay cards in New Zealand ATMs has exceeded 80%, so UnionPay cards are relatively convenient and easy to use, but it is also recommended to carry a multi-currency card at the same time. A credit card with multiple functions for emergencies-- Master or VISA logo
New Zealand’s universal socket is a three-term socket . If you want to carry small electrical appliances, please bring electrical appliances, sockets and corresponding converters with corresponding specifications and standards.
The seasons in New Zealand are opposite to those in China, but the temperature on the whole island is very livable. The average temperature throughout the year is 5-28℃. It is winter now, so everyone can wear seasonal clothes and rain gear to avoid being prepared for the change of seasons. insufficient.
In addition to the seasonal clothing, it is recommended to prepare a set of decent formal wear, which may be used when participating in school cultural and sports activities, interviews, part-time or full-time jobs; it is recommended that everyone bring sun protection items, and you can enjoy the beach to your heart's content. !
Personal daily essentials : glasses, appropriate stationery (these are a bit expensive in New Zealand), chargers for laptops and other electrical appliances and other supporting accessories. Pay attention to the medicines you carry. Contac and medicines containing ephedrine must not be carried.
If you are allergic to any drug, you need to go to the hospital to issue a certificate of allergy to the drug and an English translation passport (copy and original are stored separately) It is recommended to keep a copy of your visa and passport at home for backup notarization and admission materials, and understand the time and location of the school orientation
driver's license: A translated driver's license for international students can drive in New Zealand for one year.
Since the epidemic, New Zealand student visa applications have been frozen for more than 2 years. Coupled with the personnel adjustments after the epidemic, the review time is not expected to be too fast in the initial stage of visa opening. It is recommended to prepare in advance to avoid being affected by the long visa processing time. Enrollment as normal!
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