Visas necessary???
Jul 17th, 2004 | 06:18 AM
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Visas necessary???
We are planning a trip to Australia/New Zealand in December 2004. We have US Passports and we've heard different things regarding the need for a Visa. Does anyone know if a Visa is also required for both Australia and New Zealand in addition to our US Passports?
Thanks for the help!!
Thanks for the help!!
Jul 17th, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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US passport holders do not need a visa for NZ.
Not sure about Oz - last time we visited there, they wanted all but our first born to get a visa. I understand it's gotten easier, but I think a visa is still required.
You might want to check out the following site:
http://www.australia.org.nz/about_im...ion_visas.html
Not sure about Oz - last time we visited there, they wanted all but our first born to get a visa. I understand it's gotten easier, but I think a visa is still required.
You might want to check out the following site:
http://www.australia.org.nz/about_im...ion_visas.html
Jul 17th, 2004 | 07:24 AM
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Oops... gave you the wrong address - try this one instead.
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/visiting_tourism.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/visiting_tourism.htm
Jul 17th, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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I have had to get a visa for OZ. The first ones I got lasted 5 years, and my passport had to be sent away to have it affixed inside. Nowadays, your travel agent can get you the visa on line and it is no problem. I don't think you need anything added to your passport as the information will be on their computer when you arrive.
Jul 19th, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Thanks to both. You're right, a VISA to OZ is required, but not to NZ. I was able to get my VISA on line at www.immi.gov.au. It's actually called an ETA if it's electronic like that and cost $20 AUD. I'm set. Thanks!
Jul 22nd, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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When we travelled from the US to New Zealand and to Australia in 2001, we did not need a visa for New Zealand. However, a visa was required for Australia. We flew on AA and on Qantas. Our airline obtained our visa to Australia at NO charge; the visa was electronic. I understood this was the standard procedure for Qantas.
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Jul 23rd, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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According to the Qantas website, they still provide the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) or VISA for passengers at no additional cost. There is a fee charged by Qantas if the passenger purchases the ticket to Australia at the airport on the same day as departure.
