ETA clarifications please

[rg123]

So we are US citizens cruising from Sydney to NZ in January. We applied (and were granted) an NZeTA but I am second guessing myself now. Is this adequate for NZ? At the bottom of our sheet it says the “NZeTA is not a visa and does not guarantee entry into NZ.” …….”If you are a cruise ship passenger you will be deemed to hold a visitor visa for up to 28 days when you arrive at your first NZ port”.  Do we need to apply for a visitor visa or does this mean that they accept the NZeTA in lieu of a visa?

 

Also, applied for the Australian ETA-subclass 601. Is this the correct one?

 

Probably reading too much into these, but don’t want to get left behind for a silly error. 
 

Thanks to anyone that can help. 

[buchhalm]

Read this.

It explains it all.

 

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

[gbenjo]

All you will need is the NZeTA, which you already have and you will be asked provide the “ E “ number when you board your cruise  in Sydney and of course your Australian  ETA .

[b2dave2003]

You are good with the ETAs

[rg123]

Thank you very much everyone. I really appreciate your help. Probably discussed somewhere before but I just wanted to have all my t’s crossed and i’s dotted! So thanks!

[buchhalm]

1 hour ago, b2dave2003 said:

You are good with the ETAs

That's right. The USA are on list of visa waiver countries.