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Reading the NZ government site it states that cruise ship passengers do not need a NZ Visa unless they are staying overnight off the ship. Also states that the US is an exempt country for visa. If cruise originates in Australia you will still need their ETA visa. But as with all things, read the online info for yourself and check with Royal Caribbean for all required documents.

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On 8/20/2019 at 6:45 PM, twangster said:

If you step through the process there is no cruise ship check box.  You are kind of forced into buying both.  

My visit isn’t for a few months.  Sitting and waiting to see if they update it. 

Not required for cruise ship visitors.https://www.afar.com/magazine/travelers-will-soon-need-to-register-and-pay-a-new-tax-to-visit-new-zealand?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=08_23_19 climate-friendly fuel&utm_term=Daily Wander Newsletter

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1 hour ago, Flacruiser99 said:

True, if you are a citizen of Australia.  The rest pay.  

From your article:

  • The new travel authorization and tourist tax affects U.S. citizens visiting New Zealand starting October 1, 2019.
  • All international visitors—except for Australians—will be charged NZD$35 (about US$23) per person. The government hopes that this new tax will bring in an additional NZD$57-$80 million (US$39-$54 million) a year. The new tax will be collected during your eTA application and also will be valid for up to two years and multiple visits to New Zealand.

Where it gets more complex is when you apply on the government of NZ's website.  There is no "cruise ship" category.  The cost is actually higher than $23 USD because you are required to pay the conservation fee ($70 USD) as well.  Transit passengers like if you land and fly out the same day don't have to pay the conservation fee which is clearly targeted at cruise ship passengers.  

Note - it's a work around by not calling it a VISA, it's an eTA.  U.S. Citizens are not required to have a VISA, but we sure need an eTA and we get to pay the conservation tax as well.  

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16 hours ago, twangster said:

True, if you are a citizen of Australia.  The rest pay.  

From your article:

  • The new travel authorization and tourist tax affects U.S. citizens visiting New Zealand starting October 1, 2019.
  • All international visitors—except for Australians—will be charged NZD$35 (about US$23) per person. The government hopes that this new tax will bring in an additional NZD$57-$80 million (US$39-$54 million) a year. The new tax will be collected during your eTA application and also will be valid for up to two years and multiple visits to New Zealand.

Where it gets more complex is when you apply on the government of NZ's website.  There is no "cruise ship" category.  The cost is actually higher than $23 USD because you are required to pay the conservation fee ($70 USD) as well.  Transit passengers like if you land and fly out the same day don't have to pay the conservation fee which is clearly targeted at cruise ship passengers.  

Note - it's a work around by not calling it a VISA, it's an eTA.  U.S. Citizens are not required to have a VISA, but we sure need an eTA and we get to pay the conservation tax as well.  

Sorry, you are right. I read that wrong.?

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