Tawian eGate Access to New Zealand

Key Point  

• Taiwanese e-passport holders will be able to use New Zealand’s eGate system starting 13 October 2025 

Taiwan and New Zealand Reciprocal Border Clearance 

Taiwan announced that, starting October 13, 2025, Taiwanese e-passport holders are eligible to use New Zealand’s eGate system for faster border clearance.  

Travelers must complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) online within 24 hours before departure to ensure smooth processing. In return, Taiwan is preparing to allow New Zealand e-passport holders to use its own e-Gate system. The system took effect on November 29, 2025.

This reciprocal arrangement reflects the strong partnership between Taiwan and New Zealand, built on shared values like democracy and human rights and aims to enhance travel convenience and bilateral exchanges. 

Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements

To qualify, New Zealand travelers must hold an e-passport valid for at least six months, be at least 12 years old, and be at least 120 cm tall. Applicants enroll free of charge by registering in person at designated centers in Taiwan. During enrollment, officers capture a photo and take fingerprints, and successful applicants receive a stamp in their passport for identification. Travelers re‑enroll when they renew their passports, and they lose membership upon obtaining an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). ARC holders, however, may re‑enroll to continue using e‑Gate.

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