Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Personal Medical Device → New Zealand
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
No specific restrictions for personal personal medical device
Details
Medical devices for personal use are generally permitted across international borders with appropriate documentation. Travelers should carry a physician's letter explaining the medical necessity and nature of the device, manufacturer documentation, a
Quantity limit
Personal use
Documentation required
- Pharmacy dispensing label
- Retail packaging
Leaving with this item
Personal medical devices may be exported from New Zealand freely at personal-use quantities.
Practical advice
Over-the-counter Personal Medical Device for personal use may be carried into New Zealand in retail packaging with the pharmacy dispensing label. Quantities should reflect the trip length (typically ≤90 days' supply). Some products that are OTC in the origin country are prescription-only or restricted in the destination — verify the destination's medicine framework at New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) or the destination Ministry of Health portal before travel.
Customs authority
New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) · https://www.customs.govt.nz