Fly Qantas to AKL and then transfer to CX
Oct 30, 2018, 4:42 am
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Fly Qantas to AKL and then transfer to CX
Not sure if this is the best place to post this thread. （feel free to move to Air NZ or any other forums, I decided to post it here since I'll be flying with QF)
So I will be flying to AKL with QF SYD-MEL-AKL, and then fly to Hong Kong with CX (separate ticket)
I am an Australian PR and my passport is not issued from visa waiver country
Checking the NZ Government website it says
So it didn't mention anything about Australian PR
But Air NZ website says
So I'm super confused if I should apply for a transit visa or not, so not sure if any of you had any previous experiences.
(I'm thinking if I do need a transit visa, can I just clear the immigration and go back to the air side again since I can actually entre NZ using my PR visa)?
Thank you
So I will be flying to AKL with QF SYD-MEL-AKL, and then fly to Hong Kong with CX (separate ticket)
I am an Australian PR and my passport is not issued from visa waiver country
Checking the NZ Government website it says
- If you’re from a visa waiver country or a transit visa waiver country and you meet our character requirements, you don’t need to apply for a transit visa.
But Air NZ website says
- Australia - or must be holders of a valid re-entry permit ("Resident return visa") issued by Australia and permitting unrestricted indefinite residence in Australia
(I'm thinking if I do need a transit visa, can I just clear the immigration and go back to the air side again since I can actually entre NZ using my PR visa)?
Thank you
Oct 30, 2018, 5:36 am
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You can check at https://www.emirates.com/english/bef...uirements.aspx which is the last remaining free web tool for checking visa requirements, allowing you to specify passport country, residency, destination and transit country .... so perfect for your requirements. Timatic is used by most airlines at check-in so it is the definitive source but can no longer be used for free (was removed a year or so ago, now requires a subscription; I think Emirates goes through Timatic but not sure). Airlines will deny boarding if Timatic shows a requirement that you don't meet, such as passport validity period.
Oct 30, 2018, 6:16 am
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You can check at https://www.emirates.com/english/bef...uirements.aspx which is the last remaining free web tool for checking visa requirements, allowing you to specify passport country, residency, destination and transit country .... so perfect for your requirements. Timatic is used by most airlines at check-in so it is the definitive source but can no longer be used for free (was removed a year or so ago, now requires a subscription; I think Emirates goes through Timatic but not sure). Airlines will deny boarding if Timatic shows a requirement that you don't meet, such as passport validity period.
Oct 30, 2018, 7:24 am
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Thanks. I just checked the emirates website. It says transit visa is required with exemption for passengers holding Australian resident return visa. So I think according to the website I should be safe. But the problem is that such rule is not listed on the NZ government web page... Should I actually contact them to find out?
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/know...-question-1068
Assuming you've got Australia PR then you're all good.
Oct 30, 2018, 1:24 pm
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As far QF is concerned you are going to NZ. QF will do a document check on check-in to determine admission eligibility to NZ. They may or may not accept the AKL HKG ticket as proof you are not formally entering NZ if trying to stay airside.
QF will not interline checked baggage on separate PNR's. There is an exception for awards, but that is not clear if only for QF awards or awards by other ffp's.
Oct 30, 2018, 1:27 pm
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If for only a few hours and no checked luggage you might not even need to go landside - simply use the airside transit facility along with CX OLCI.
Oct 30, 2018, 3:24 pm
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Piece of cake
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...-resident-visa
the first time I did it I carried a printed out copy of my Australian visa, which came in handy as the computers in immigration nz were down that day
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...-resident-visa
the first time I did it I carried a printed out copy of my Australian visa, which came in handy as the computers in immigration nz were down that day
Oct 30, 2018, 4:09 pm
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[mod hat] As this is about what QF will do I will leave the thread here for the time being but might move to the Oceania forum at a later time. [/mod hat]
To the OP: If things have not changed, NZ immigration will stamp a NZ residency visa in your passport when you arrive which allows you to remain in New Zealand indefinitely. Note, the visa expires the moment you leave NZ so it is not a NZ permanent residency.
To the OP: If things have not changed, NZ immigration will stamp a NZ residency visa in your passport when you arrive which allows you to remain in New Zealand indefinitely. Note, the visa expires the moment you leave NZ so it is not a NZ permanent residency.
Oct 30, 2018, 5:05 pm
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You do not need to apply for a transit visa. Simply check "yes" to the question in section 7 of the New Zealand Passenger Arrival Card about whether you hold an Australian passport, Australian Permanent Residence Visa or Australian Resident Return Visa.
Oct 30, 2018, 6:21 pm
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Thanks for all the replies. I was wondering if I need a transit visa since I will only be transiting through Auckland and the government webpage didn't say anything about Australian PR.
But since QF will not check bags through to HKG, I guess I probably have to go to landside and then immediately go back to the air side again.
But since QF will not check bags through to HKG, I guess I probably have to go to landside and then immediately go back to the air side again.