Through the joint efforts of Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Immigration and New Zealand Customs Service, the New Zealand government announced that, starting today (13 October, 2025), Taiwan e-passport holders are eligible to use New Zealand’s eGate when entering and leaving the country. New Zealand thus becomes the eighth country to extend eGate access to Taiwanese travelers, following the United States (application fee required), South Korea, Australia, Italy, Germany, Singapore, and Malaysia.
As New Zealand has already implemented the online New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD), Taiwanese travelers are encouraged to complete NZTD online within 24 hours prior to boarding their flight to New Zealand. This will help ensure a more efficient and seamless clearance process.
(NZTD link: www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz)
In accordance with the principle of reciprocity, Taiwan is now working to enable New Zealand e-passport holders to use Taiwan’s e-Gate. This reciprocal arrangement is expected to be implemented between late November and December this year.
Taiwan and New Zealand are partners that share common values of democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law. With around 60,000 passengers travelling between the two countries annually, reciprocal e-Gate access will further facilitate convenient travel between the Taiwan and New Zealand, and enhance closer cooperation and exchanges across various fields.
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior remains committed to promoting reciprocal use of e-Gate with other countries, making overseas travel more convenient for Taiwan citizens, while also attracting more international visitors to Taiwan.
(Starting on 13 October, 2025, Taiwanese e-passport holders may directly use the eGate channel after landing in New Zealand)