resordanis Posted November 24, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Travelling tomorrow on Ovation of the Seas to NZ. Have just woken to an email from Royal stating ALL guests need a NZ ETA. I thought as Australian Citizens with Australian passports this was not necessary. Can someone confirm either way please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 24, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2022 No, you do not need a NZeTA. From the NZ immigration website - Australian and New Zealand citizens do not need a visa or an NZeTA. NZ eTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 24, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2022 20 minutes ago, resordanis said: Travelling tomorrow on Ovation of the Seas to NZ. Have just woken to an email from Royal stating ALL guests need a NZ ETA. I thought as Australian Citizens with Australian passports this was not necessary. Can someone confirm either way please? No! "Permanent residents and citizens of Aust both get an Aust resident visa when they arrive in NZ." www.govt.nz Cruise lines should get their facts right for Australians before causing them unnecessary stress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted November 24, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Just now, possum52 said: No, you do not need a NZeTA. From the NZ immigration website - Australian and New Zealand citizens do not need a visa or an NZeTA. NZ eTA Thanks I did read that, but Royal Caribbean state all guests. Thanks for the information, just a bit confusing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted November 24, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 minute ago, MMDown Under said: No! "Permanent residents and citizens of Aust both get an Aust resident visa when they arrive in NZ." www.govt.nz Cruise lines should get their facts right for Australians before causing them unnecessary stress. Agree, not something I needed to wake up to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 24, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 minute ago, resordanis said: Thanks I did read that, but Royal Caribbean state all guests. Thanks for the information, just a bit confusing. Just an assumption that all cruisers are American. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted November 24, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2022 It would be interesting to hear if RC will send out a correction email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted November 24, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 minute ago, buchhalm said: It would be interesting to hear if RC will send out a correction email. I will let you know if I get a correction email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaseyoz Posted November 24, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Yes, i got this too as cruising with you tomorrow plus lost count of the number of cruisers in the past asking this question “elsewhere” very confusing. if you do try and apply for it on the website, it does tell you, not needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted November 25, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, kaseyoz said: Yes, i got this too as cruising with you tomorrow plus lost count of the number of cruisers in the past asking this question “elsewhere” very confusing. if you do try and apply for it on the website, it does tell you, not needed Just got another email re the NZ ETA. Not sure if Royal are targeting me. I have had so many emails from them recently. Could be because we are doing B2B2B? Edited November 25, 2022 by resordanis Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbypiggy Posted November 27, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 27, 2022 In 1st week of April, I will fly to Sydney, stay in Sydney for a day, then will board Majestic Princess. The itinerary includes 3 New Zealand ports (will finish all NZ ports by April 10). I hold a U.S passport. I have a few questions for Australia and New Zealand visas. 1. Can I apply for ETA for both countries? 2. Can I apply online for both of the ETAs or must download an App? 3. I want to play it safe, so I would like to apply for the visa or ETA as soon as allowed, just in case there is a delay in processing. I read on another website that tourist visa for NZ and Australia can take 2 days to 20 days. So, how soon can I apply for the ETA for it to be still valid to use in April? Thank you in advance for any assistance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted November 27, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, chubbypiggy said: In 1st week of April, I will fly to Sydney, stay in Sydney for a day, then will board Majestic Princess. The itinerary includes 3 New Zealand ports (will finish all NZ ports by April 10). I hold a U.S passport. I have a few questions for Australia and New Zealand visas. 1. Can I apply for ETA for both countries? 2. Can I apply online for both of the ETAs or must download an App? 3. I want to play it safe, so I would like to apply for the visa or ETA as soon as allowed, just in case there is a delay in processing. I read on another website that tourist visa for NZ and Australia can take 2 days to 20 days. So, how soon can I apply for the ETA for it to be still valid to use in April? Thank you in advance for any assistance! I don't know about New Zealand, as we Australians don't (currently 🤞🏻) need visas to go there. For Australia, I would recommend to use the OFFICIAL Australian government's website. (Information on the link below) https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601 If you just Google "Australian ETA " you will probably come across 3rd-party services first, that charge you extra! Be careful to fill in all details on the government website correctly. Usually exactly as in your passport. And make sure that your pp has at least 6 month validity. Edited November 27, 2022 by buchhalm Extra comments made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 27, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 27, 2022 28 minutes ago, buchhalm said: Be careful to fill in all details on the government website correctly. Usually exactly as in your passport. And make sure that your pp has at least 6 month validity. The Aus ETA can only be applied for through the Australian ETA app and not on the website as in the past. The link you provided does have this information on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 27, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, chubbypiggy said: In 1st week of April, I will fly to Sydney, stay in Sydney for a day, then will board Majestic Princess. The itinerary includes 3 New Zealand ports (will finish all NZ ports by April 10). I hold a U.S passport. I have a few questions for Australia and New Zealand visas. 1. Can I apply for ETA for both countries? 2. Can I apply online for both of the ETAs or must download an App? 3. I want to play it safe, so I would like to apply for the visa or ETA as soon as allowed, just in case there is a delay in processing. I read on another website that tourist visa for NZ and Australia can take 2 days to 20 days. So, how soon can I apply for the ETA for it to be still valid to use in April? Thank you in advance for any assistance! This is the link for the NZeTA - NZeTA which can be applied for either online or through the NZeTA app. Buchhalm has provided a link above for information on the Australian ETA. Note this ETA has to be applied for on the Australian ETA app - How to Apply for Aus ETA There are versions for iPad and iPhone and for android phones. Both the NZeTA and the ETA should be approved very quickly, usually within minutes but occasionally there will be a hold up. Edited November 27, 2022 by possum52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbypiggy Posted November 27, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Thank you for the information! How soon can I apply for the Aus ETA and the NZ ETA for it to be still valid to use in April? Can I apply for it now? I know some countries, the visa is only valid for 3 months (some country even only good for 1 month) from the time of the approval of the visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 27, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 27, 2022 2 hours ago, chubbypiggy said: Thank you for the information! How soon can I apply for the Aus ETA and the NZ ETA for it to be still valid to use in April? Can I apply for it now? I know some countries, the visa is only valid for 3 months (some country even only good for 1 month) from the time of the approval of the visa. The Australian ETA is valid for 6 months I believe. That information should be in the links provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted November 27, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 27, 2022 @chubbypiggyThe Oz eta is valid for 12 months from date of issue, allowing multiple entries (with time limits on each). With your trip in April, applying now is well within the 12 month period — or allowing time to apply for another visa if needed. Can’t help with nz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbypiggy Posted November 27, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted November 27, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 27, 2022 The NZ one is valid for 2 years from date of issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted November 28, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 6:29 AM, resordanis said: Can someone confirm either way please? NZeta is not required for Australian Citizens traveling on an Australian passport. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta#https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/your-journey-to-new-zealand/before-you-travel-to-new-zealand/travellers-who-do-not-need-nzeta/slider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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