Do US citizens need a visa for New Zealand cruise?

U.S. citizens traveling to or transiting through New Zealand under the visa waiver program are required to have an NZeTA. This is also true for cruise ship passengers. It can take up to 72 hours to process an NZeTA so apply well in advance of your trip. The NZeTA is valid for multiple visits for up to two years.



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No, US citizens do not require a traditional visa for New Zealand, provided they have a valid NZeTA. The New Zealand eTA is a waiver that allows US nationals to visit the country without having to apply for a visa. The NZeTA for Americans is much quicker and easier to apply for than a visa.

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Closed-loop cruises to Bermuda, Mexico and elsewhere offer international travel without the need for a passport.

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Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

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Standard processing – you receive your New Zealand ETA within 2 days, and you are charged USD $99.99. Rush processing – your application is processed within 6 hours, but the cost is a bit higher. You must pay USD $152.99.

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Unless you are an Australian citizen, you will need a valid Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the country.

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For U.S. citizens: Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. For Round Trip cruises from the U.S. that DO NOT include Panama or Colombia, U.S. citizens 17 and under will be able to present either an original, n...

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