A Complete Guide to the New Zealand eTA for Cruise Ship Travelers

When landing in New Zealand on a cruise ship, cruise passengers of all nations can apply for an NZeTA (or New Zealand eTA) instead of a visa. Tourists who arrive in New Zealand to board a cruise are subject to different laws. More information is provided below.

Is A Visa Required for A Cruise to New Zealand?

Foreign citizens arriving in New Zealand aboard a cruise ship do not require a visa. Visitors should instead apply for an NZeTA. As a result, they can visit New Zealand on a cruise without a visa.

• When checking in for the trip, passengers must present the NZeTA confirmation letter, either in physical or digital form.
• This policy facilitates cruise passengers’ visits to New Zealand. Applying for the electronic travel authority for New Zealand online is simple and quick.
• Australian citizens can enter New Zealand on a cruise ship without a visa or NZeTA. Permanent residents of Australia, on the other hand, require an eTA.

New Zealand Visa (NZeTA)

New Zealand eTA Application Form now allows visitors from all nationalities to obtain New Zealand eTA (NZETA) by email without visiting New Zealand Embassy. New Zealand Visa application process is automated, simple, and completely online. New Zealand Immigration now officially recommends Online New Zealand Visa or New Zealand ETA online rather than sending paper documents. You can obtain New Zealand eTA by filling out a form on this website and making the payment using a Debit or Credit Card. You will also require a valid email id as New Zealand eTA information will be sent to your email id. You do not need visit an embassy or consulate or to send your passport for Visa stamping.

What are the NZeTA For Cruise Ship Visitors Requirements?

To travel without a visa, cruise passengers must fulfil the NZeTA requirements. Applicants must have:

• The passport must be valid for three (3) months beyond the anticipated travel date.
• Use a credit or debit card to pay the NZeTA fee plus the IVL tourism levy.
• Email address where the NZeTA confirmation will be sent.
• Passengers on cruise ships should also meet New Zealand’s health and safety standards.

What Are the Passport Requirements For Cruise Ship Travelers To New Zealand?

• The same passport should be used to file for the NZeTA and go to New Zealand on a cruise ship.
• The permission is linked to a certain passport and cannot be transferred: when the passport expires, a new eTA is necessary.
• Dual nationality NZeTA applicants must present the same passport to register for the visa waiver and onboard the cruise ship.

What Are the Passport Requirements For Cruise Ship Travelers To New Zealand?

• The same passport should be used to file for the NZeTA and go to New Zealand on a cruise ship.
• The permission is linked to a certain passport and cannot be transferred: when the passport expires, a new eTA is necessary.
• Dual nationality NZeTA applicants must present the same passport to register for the visa waiver and onboard the cruise ship.

What Is the Method Of Obtaining An NZeTA for Cruise Ship Travelers?

Visitors can apply for a cruise ship eTA New Zealand using their cellphones, laptop, or other electrical gadgets. The application is entirely online.

Filling up the NZeTA application for a cruise takes only a few minutes.

Applicants must submit the following basic information:

• The first name.
• Surname.
• The date of birth.
• The number on a passport.
• Date of issuance and expiration of a passport.

Passengers aboard cruise ships must also indicate the purpose of their visit and disclose any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must ensure that all the information they provide is correct. Mistakes could cause delays in processing and jeopardise travel plans if the cruise leaves shortly.

What are the Steps for Obtaining an NZeTA for Cruise Ship Travelers?

Travelers can apply for a cruise ship NZeTA in three (3) steps:

• Complete the eTA for the New Zealand application form with your personal, contact, and travel details.
• Before moving on to the next step, carefully review all the data.
• Pay the NZeTA registration fee and IVL with a debit or credit card.

Applicants are notified of NZeTA clearance through email. When they check-in for the cruise, they must show proof of the approved travel authorisation.

An IVL is not required for all NZeTA applications. It is automatically applied to the application cost at step 3 when appropriate.

What Are the Requirements for Travelers Flying Into New Zealand To Embark On A Cruise?

Different requirements apply to passengers flying into New Zealand to join a cruise.

• Unless they are from a visa waiver nation, passengers arriving by plane must apply for a visiting visa before leaving.
• Unless the passport holder comes from a visa waiver country, the NZeTA is only permitted to arrive by cruise ship, not by plane.
• Passengers who desire to depart the cruise ship and fly home or stay in New Zealand must get a visa and entry clearance if they are not citizens of a visa-exempt country.

When Can a Traveler Register For A New Zealand Visa If They Are Going On A Cruise?

Those who require a New Zealand visa to fly into the nation should apply several months ahead of time. Processing timeframes vary based on demand and the location of the application.

• Citizens of visa-free nations can travel to New Zealand and enjoy the NZeTA cruise.
• Visa waiver requests are processed within 1 to 3 business days.
• Tourists flying to New Zealand to enjoy a cruise can use an eTA if they are from one of the visa-waiver nations.
• Foreign citizens with permanent residency in Australia are entitled to apply for an NZeTA, irrespective of whether their nation is on the list of qualifying countries. They are, however, not required to pay the IVL.
• Before flying to New Zealand, citizens with passports from non-eligible countries must apply for a standard New Zealand tourist visa at a New Zealand consulate or embassy.
• Before departure, cruise line staff must ensure that their employer has obtained the required Crew NZeTA on their behalf.

Who can obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)?

• Passport holders from Visa Waiver Countries or Permanent Residents of Australia coming for less than 3 months — or less than 6 months if you are a British Citizen — or;
• Cruise ship passengers coming and departing New Zealand, or
• Individuals joining or departing cruises in New Zealand who are not citizens of a Visa Waiver country will be required to get an Entry Visa. For more information, see the section below if appropriate.
• Individuals transiting through Auckland International Airport who are citizens of a Visa Waiver Country or a Transit Visa Waiver Country, or
• Individuals transiting through Auckland International Airport on their way to or from Australia exclusively.

Countries that are eligible for NZeTA for cruise ships

Andorra

Argentina

Austria

Bahrain

Belgium

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Canada

Chile

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong — HKSAR or British National–Overseas passports only

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Kuwait

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania    Luxembourg

Macau — SAR passports only

Malaysia

Malta

Mauritius

Mexico

Monaco

Netherlands

Norway Oman

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Romania

San Marino

Saudi Arabia

Seychelles

Singapore

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States of America

Uruguay

Vatican City

As previously stated, tourists can visit New Zealand on a cruise without needing a visa by obtaining an NZeTA.

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Visitors from Visa Free nations, also known as Visa Waiver countries, must apply for an online electronic travel authorization in the form of a New Zealand eTA from 2019. Learn more at New Zealand Tourist Visa.