Aviation border health

Air travel creates challenges for controlling the international spread of disease, so New Zealand applies strict health entry requirements to arriving and departing aircraft. Travellers must also complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration, which collects key travel, biosecurity, and health information to protect our public health.

Requirements for arriving aircraft

Requirements for health clearance (pratique) and what to report to New Zealand health authorities.

International aviation agencies

Some international aviation agencies have guidelines for reducing the spread of infectious disease and other public health threats via air travel.

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

ICAO supports global public health by establishing aviation health standards and coordinating international responses to health emergencies. It works with organisations like the World Health Organization to make sure airports and airlines have measures in place to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

International Air Travel Association (IATA)

IATA is a global industry promoting safe, reliable, secure, and economical air services. If there is a communicable disease emergency, IATA will make sure accurate information is available.