New Zealand fully opens its borders to tourists

It has been reported that New Zealand, known for its strict measures in the Covid-19 epidemic, which has affected the whole world, will fully opens its borders to all countries as of the end of July.

New Zealand fully opens its borders to tourists. The New Zealand government has decided to open its doors to visitors from other countries, such as China and India, from 31 July.

Starting from this date, it was stated that the mandatory pre-departure Covid-19 test application will also be removed.
The border’s opening in late July is two months ahead of the government’s previous schedule, allowing visa-required travelers to enter New Zealand sooner.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated that the lifted border measures will also increase the flow of skilled migrant workers to the country.

Opening the borders, Ardern said at a Business NZ lunch in Auckland, would assist to alleviate urgent skills shortages, open up tourism, and place immigration policies on a more safe footing.

“To guarantee New Zealand’s economic future, we are building on our proven plan,” Ardern added.

The country opened its borders to Australian citizens and more than 50 European countries, including the US and UK, last month.

Tourism in New Zealand, which was frequented by approximately 3 million tourists every year before the global epidemic, is among the country’s important sources of income.