The Prime Minister announced that New Zealand will fully reopen its borders in early August
As of July 31, 11:59 p.m., limits New Zealand It will be completely open to the world, two months ahead of schedule, putting an end to the measures that came into force in March 2020 to combat the epidemic.
New Zealand is now fully open to Business“If the archipelago records one of the lowest rates of coronavirus-related deaths in developed countries, voices have been raised to denounce the inflexible measures that have affected economic growth,” the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Ms. Ardern announced.
It was previously very strict health restrictions in New Zealand
For most of the pandemic, all people arriving from abroad have had to undergo a two-week quarantine in government-run hotels guarded by the military.
So far, only New Zealand citizens and citizens of countries with visa-free agreements can travel to New Zealand, with the rest of the world having to wait until October.
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Opening the borders in New Zealand
Ms Ardern said on Tuesday that the date for the full opening of borders had been brought forward by more than two months as part of a series of announcements aimed at reviving the economy, including the tourism sector.
“This will be good news for families, businesses and immigrants. It also provides time for airlines and cruise lines to prepare to return to New Zealand during the peak periods of spring and summer.” According to the Prime Minister.
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New Zealand welcomed 3.9 million visitors in 2019 and the tourism sector represents more than NZ$16 billion (€9.57 billion) annually.
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