Find out what you need to do if you’re visiting or moving to New Zealand and want to bring, possess or use firearms.

Visitor licence holder travel disruptions

If your trip to New Zealand through the Middle East is disrupted

Please let us know if your travel plans change. If your flights have been rescheduled, please contact us at firearms@police.govt.nz with the details of your new flights, and we will re‑issue your licence for your visit.

Before you apply for a visitor's firearms licence

You need a visitor’s firearms licence to use a firearm unsupervised during your visit to New Zealand.

Apply for a visitor’s firearms licence

Find out how to apply for a visitor’s firearms licence and what to do when you arrive and depart New Zealand.

Bringing arms items when you visit New Zealand

If you are bringing arms items or ammunition with you, you must tell us what you are bringing when you complete your application for a visitor's licence.

Moving to New Zealand

Check what you need to do if you are moving to New Zealand for more than 1 year and you want to bring, possess or use firearms.

 

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