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Old Sep 27, 2023 | 9:27 pm
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Originally Posted by progapanda
Is anybody else having issues with an NZ eTA application stuck in “Pending” state for more than the typical 72 hours it is supposed to take to receive a decision (as also stated on my eTA receipt).

I’m supposed to fly to AKL in less than 2 days’ time and am wondering if I should be getting worried about this and thinking about alternative flight plans? For what it’s worth, I’ve visited NZ several times before on the same U.S. passport I used in my latest eTA application.
I am now in a similar situation. May I ask how your situation was resolved?

I've read mixed reports of airlines handling pending NZ eTA's - it seems that Air New Zealand generally handles things better while some other airlines may not let you board.
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