How much alcohol can I bring into New Zealand?
4.5 L wine or beer AND 3 bottles spirits (max 1.125 L each). You must be 17 or over.
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
Quick answer
Alcohol: 4.5 L wine or beer AND 3 bottles spirits (max 1.125 L each) (age 17+). Tobacco: 50 cigarettes or 50 g cigars/tobacco.
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol
4.5 L wine or beer AND 3 bottles spirits (max 1.125 L each)
Minimum age: 17
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
Tobacco
50 cigarettes or 50 g cigars/tobacco
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
Vapes and e-cigarettes
Not stated on the New Zealand Customs Service page. Some countries ban vapes outright, so check before you travel.
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
Food, plants and animals
Not stated on the New Zealand Customs Service page. Declare all food, plants and animal products on arrival.
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
How many cigarettes can I bring into New Zealand?
50 cigarettes or 50 g cigars/tobacco.
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
Can I fly to New Zealand with a power bank?
Yes, in your carry-on only: up to 100 Wh each, at most 2 power banks, and no recharging on board. That is the international rule from 27 March 2026; your airline may be stricter.
Source: IATA guidance on the ICAO rule, checked 6 Nov 2026