Australia and New Zealand Entry Requirements
Sep 6, 2022, 7:41 pm
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Australia and New Zealand Entry Requirements
Hello!
We are 2 travelers (one Canadian and one American) taking our honeymoon in Australia and New Zealand in a few weeks. We just wanted to confirm with the wise users here what exactly is needed to enter Australia and New Zealand.
Thank you!
We are 2 travelers (one Canadian and one American) taking our honeymoon in Australia and New Zealand in a few weeks. We just wanted to confirm with the wise users here what exactly is needed to enter Australia and New Zealand.
- For Australia, we have downloaded the Australia ETA app and been approved for the Class 601 "Visas" -- is there ANYTHING else we need to do/bring, including COVID related or otherwise?
- For New Zealand, we have downloaded the NZeTA app and have been approved for visas (the app says "Issued") -- is there ANYTHING else we need to do/bring, including COVID related or otherwise?
Thank you!
Sep 6, 2022, 8:11 pm
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The ETA is all you need. All covid related restrictions and requirements (proof of vaccination, negative tests, digital travel declarations etc) have been removed. It is effectively as it was in 2019.
Sep 6, 2022, 9:19 pm
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AU govt-->https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19
NZ govt-->https://covid19.govt.nz/internationa...ealand-by-air/
NZ govt--> https://www.customs.govt.nz/covid-19...velling-to-nz/
Worth having a hard copy of vaccination cerfticates
NZ govt-->https://covid19.govt.nz/internationa...ealand-by-air/
NZ govt--> https://www.customs.govt.nz/covid-19...velling-to-nz/
Worth having a hard copy of vaccination cerfticates
Sep 10, 2022, 4:41 pm
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for NZ you (currently) also need to make a declaration prior to travel - https://www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz/
I think you can do it 28 days prior to arrival
I think you can do it 28 days prior to arrival
Sep 22, 2022, 6:23 pm
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I just realized I asked this in the wrong thread. please ignore
Last edited by flyjfk; Sep 22, 2022 at 7:20 pm
Sep 25, 2022, 4:57 am
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Hello!
We are 2 travelers (one Canadian and one American) taking our honeymoon in Australia and New Zealand in a few weeks. We just wanted to confirm with the wise users here what exactly is needed to enter Australia and New Zealand.
Thank you!
We are 2 travelers (one Canadian and one American) taking our honeymoon in Australia and New Zealand in a few weeks. We just wanted to confirm with the wise users here what exactly is needed to enter Australia and New Zealand.
- For Australia, we have downloaded the Australia ETA app and been approved for the Class 601 "Visas" -- is there ANYTHING else we need to do/bring, including COVID related or otherwise?
- For New Zealand, we have downloaded the NZeTA app and have been approved for visas (the app says "Issued") -- is there ANYTHING else we need to do/bring, including COVID related or otherwise?
Thank you!
Sep 25, 2022, 7:03 am
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Is the process to obtain the ETA different now? I'm reading that I have to use an app? Pre-COVID, I used a site and paid A$20. I don't remember having to take a selfie. The ETA was also obtained on the same day. Is there a professing time now? Will I get it instantly? I totally forgot about the ETA and I have a trip to Sydney in less than 72 hours.
All ETA-eligible passport holders must apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app.
Sep 25, 2022, 7:43 am
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Sep 25, 2022, 9:39 am
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I don't believe so.
Reports in the main thread that at least 24 hours, sometimes longer...
Australia immigration (incl ETA visa) & customs
Reports in the main thread that at least 24 hours, sometimes longer...
Australia immigration (incl ETA visa) & customs
Oct 1, 2022, 3:00 am
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Potential problem? NZ eta
I have an NZ eta and an Australia visitor visa. All fine.
HOWEVER - I was planning to fly from New Zealand to Australia (actually twice, in just over a month) - NOT as a transit passenger. I would enter NZ both times before flying on to Australia.
I’m on a UK passport (so visa waiver country).
It’s probably my misreading/misinterpretation of the statement, but I’ve just found this on the NZ immigration website regarding ETA’s (see second point highlighted):
Can someone please clarify, that this means ONLY if you’re travelling as a transit passenger do you need to pass through AKL to Australia?
My two planned trips are:
AKL-SYD and ZQN-SYD
It’s the second one I’m concerned about here, departing from Queenstown to Sydney!
Surely this couldn’t mean that as a Brit without a visa you’re not entitled to fly from Wellington /Christchurch/Queenstown as a stand-alone flight from NZ????
TIA wise forum’ers
HOWEVER - I was planning to fly from New Zealand to Australia (actually twice, in just over a month) - NOT as a transit passenger. I would enter NZ both times before flying on to Australia.
I’m on a UK passport (so visa waiver country).
It’s probably my misreading/misinterpretation of the statement, but I’ve just found this on the NZ immigration website regarding ETA’s (see second point highlighted):
Criteria you must meet
- You must be travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country, a cruise ship passenger or a permanent resident of Australia.
- You must be passing through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on your way to or from Australia.
- You must be travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country or a transit visa waiver country if you are passing through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on your way to another country.
Can someone please clarify, that this means ONLY if you’re travelling as a transit passenger do you need to pass through AKL to Australia?
My two planned trips are:
AKL-SYD and ZQN-SYD
It’s the second one I’m concerned about here, departing from Queenstown to Sydney!
Surely this couldn’t mean that as a Brit without a visa you’re not entitled to fly from Wellington /Christchurch/Queenstown as a stand-alone flight from NZ????
TIA wise forum’ers
Oct 1, 2022, 7:27 am
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I have an NZ eta and an Australia visitor visa. All fine.
HOWEVER - I was planning to fly from New Zealand to Australia (actually twice, in just over a month) - NOT as a transit passenger. I would enter NZ both times before flying on to Australia.
I’m on a UK passport (so visa waiver country).
It’s probably my misreading/misinterpretation of the statement, but I’ve just found this on the NZ immigration website regarding ETA’s (see second point highlighted):
Can someone please clarify, that this means ONLY if you’re travelling as a transit passenger do you need to pass through AKL to Australia?
My two planned trips are:
AKL-SYD and ZQN-SYD
It’s the second one I’m concerned about here, departing from Queenstown to Sydney!
Surely this couldn’t mean that as a Brit without a visa you’re not entitled to fly from Wellington /Christchurch/Queenstown as a stand-alone flight from NZ????
TIA wise forum’ers
HOWEVER - I was planning to fly from New Zealand to Australia (actually twice, in just over a month) - NOT as a transit passenger. I would enter NZ both times before flying on to Australia.
I’m on a UK passport (so visa waiver country).
It’s probably my misreading/misinterpretation of the statement, but I’ve just found this on the NZ immigration website regarding ETA’s (see second point highlighted):
Criteria you must meet
- You must be travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country, a cruise ship passenger or a permanent resident of Australia.
- You must be passing through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on your way to or from Australia.
- You must be travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country or a transit visa waiver country if you are passing through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on your way to another country.
Can someone please clarify, that this means ONLY if you’re travelling as a transit passenger do you need to pass through AKL to Australia?
My two planned trips are:
AKL-SYD and ZQN-SYD
It’s the second one I’m concerned about here, departing from Queenstown to Sydney!
Surely this couldn’t mean that as a Brit without a visa you’re not entitled to fly from Wellington /Christchurch/Queenstown as a stand-alone flight from NZ????
TIA wise forum’ers
It is an "or" thing. Some people can only use an eTA to transit at AKL, and some people can only use an eTA to transit at AKL to Australia. I believe only AKL has an international transit zone.
In your case it is the first criterion that applies "You must be travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country".
Oct 1, 2022, 9:26 am
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Hi
Am I reading this correctly. 2 x UK travellers - travelling from UK to Melbourne and Sydney for a week before taking a cruise from Sydney to NZ and back and departing from Sydney the day we arrive back.
For Australia we are presented with the choice of (1) E visitor (2) Electronic Travel Authority (3) 2 x Tourist stream visa
The most straightforward one (and free) would appear to be the E visitor?
For New Zealand - a NZeTA seems to fit the bill? "travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country, a cruise ship passenger...."
Am I reading this correctly. 2 x UK travellers - travelling from UK to Melbourne and Sydney for a week before taking a cruise from Sydney to NZ and back and departing from Sydney the day we arrive back.
For Australia we are presented with the choice of (1) E visitor (2) Electronic Travel Authority (3) 2 x Tourist stream visa
The most straightforward one (and free) would appear to be the E visitor?
For New Zealand - a NZeTA seems to fit the bill? "travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country, a cruise ship passenger...."