white_bear Posted August 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2019 We're on the Maasdam next January on a round-trip cruise out of Auckland. We have just discovered (pretty much by accident) that New Zealand is introducing new rules with effect from 1 October 2019. These mean that people who don't currently require a visa to visit NZ will need to get a NZeTA in advance (cost 9 or 12 NZD depending on whether you apply via the app or online) and also pay - at the time of applying for the NZeTA - a further 35 NZD for what seems, effectively, to be a tourist tax. Further information at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTFromSommersTown Posted August 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just to let you know that I did post about this at the beginning of July. I applied and received mine on the first day that it was available, very easy process. On 7/7/2019 at 7:37 PM, TTFromSommersTown said: Just to let you know that New Zealand will require an eTA from the beginning of October for those people that were previously exempt. From what I have read the only ones that are now be exempt will be Australian citizens. I noticed this in the last couple of days as I had my cruise in December re-fared. I know that this applies to Canadians and I am fairly certain that this also applies to US citizens as well. You will be able to apply from the middle of July, but I would suggest that you wait until the end of July at least to make sure that the kinks are out of the system. p.s I applied for my Australian eTA on Friday and from the time that I pressed enter on the last page until it was approved was less than 10 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJzink Posted August 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 hours ago, white_bear said: We're on the Maasdam next January on a round-trip cruise out of Auckland. We have just discovered (pretty much by accident) that New Zealand is introducing new rules with effect from 1 October 2019. These mean that people who don't currently require a visa to visit NZ will need to get a NZeTA in advance (cost 9 or 12 NZD depending on whether you apply via the app or online) and also pay - at the time of applying for the NZeTA - a further 35 NZD for what seems, effectively, to be a tourist tax. Further information at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta I was aware of the requirement for this visa when I booked my cruise to Australia/New Zealand, but the website I found must have been posted before the application was online - so I was really grateful for this link. Worked perfectly - thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandThyme Posted August 14, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2019 It's easily obtained. I had mine within ten minutes of starting the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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