Travelling or returning to the Pacific Islands

If you're planning on flying to the Pacific Islands, we recommend checking the latest information and advice on travel requirements before you book.

Remember to also check requirements for returning to New Zealand or your return destination.

These requirements may change before you travel, so be sure to check regularly. Failure to meet local requirements may result in denied boarding.

The Cook Islands checklist provides all the essential information for what you need to do before you fly, and what to expect on arrival.

We've highlighted some key requirements you need to meet for check-in below.

Travel eligibility

Vaccinated travel

Check you meet the Cook Island Government's vaccination requirements.
You will need to present an International Travel Vaccination Certificate for travel to the Cook Islands.

Pre-departure testing

Pre-departure testing requirements for international arrivals into the Cook Islands have been removed. See more.

Travel eligibility

Check you meet entry, health, and immigration requirements for Fiji.
Travellers must present evidence of travel insurance, with specific coverage for medical expenses due to COVID-19. You can purchase travel insurance from Air New Zealand here.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 within 30 days of your travel to Fiji, you'll need to provide a medical 'fit to fly' letter from your doctor.

Vaccinated travel

Pre-departure testing

Pre-departure testing requirements for vaccinated travellers to Fiji have been removed. See more.

Pre-booked arrival testing

All travellers 12 years and above must pre-book a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) to be administered within 72 hours of arrival in Fiji.
Book your entry test here.
You will need to present confirmation of your pre-paid entry test at check-in.

For further details on travel requirements, refer to the Fijian Government website.

Travel eligibility

Entry & health requirements can be found on the Government of Samoa Ministry of Health website.

Vaccinated travel

All travellers 12 years and above must provide proof of full vaccination. You will need to provide a printed copy of your vaccination certificate.

Pre-departure testing

All travellers, including children and infants must have a negative PCR pre-departure test issued within 48 hours of departure or a supervised Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of departure. You will need to provide a printed copy of your negative test result.

For further information, visit the Samoa Tourism website.

Travel eligibility

Check you meet entry and health requirements for travel to Niue here.
Travellers must present evidence of travel insurance, with specific coverage for medical expenses due to COVID-19. You can purchase travel insurance from Air New Zealand here.

Vaccinated travel

Pre-departure testing

All travellers aged 3 years or older must have a negative PCR pre-departure test issued within 48hrs of departure. More information on Niue Tourism's website.

Travel declaration

All travellers must complete a Niue traveller declaration and receive an approved traveller pass.