twangster Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta NEW TRAVEL RULES FOR NEW ZEALAND From 1 October, some visitors and tourists must have an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before they leave for New Zealand. ChessE4 and KristiZ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob&Ana Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Looks like this will add $18-$24 New Visa waiver and $70 New conservation fee....$94 (per couple) Good to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRLPP Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Flacruiser99 said: 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 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. Rob&Ana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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