Entry Requirements & Travel Visas

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Entry requirements are provided for your convenience. However, unless otherwise stated, it is your responsibility to determine the requirements that apply to you and your trip and to comply with them, including obtaining any necessary visas or other travel documents by the required deadlines and carrying them with you. Especially with COVID-19, requirements are subject to change, so check back for the latest before you depart.

Australia requires US citizens to be in possession of an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The ETA is linked to your passport and can be obtained thru the ETA website. A New Zealand visa is not required for citizens of United States for a stay of up to 90 days. However, passport should be valid for at least 6 months.

Australia Entry Requirements

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U.S. citizens must have a passport which is valid at the time of entry, though we strongly recommend it be valid for at least six months after your return date. U.S. passport holders do not need a visa to enter Australia, but must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to travel, which is linked to your passport, through Australia's ETA website. See the U.S. Dept. of State website for more information. We will send instructions for U.S. passport holders to obtain the ETA.

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New Zealand Entry Requirements

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U.S. citizens must have a passport which is valid for at least 90 days after your return date, though we strongly recommend at least six months. U.S. passport holders do not need a visa to enter New Zealand for tourist stays up to 90 days. Consult the New Zealand Embassy or the U.S. Dept. of State website for more information.

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General Requirements & Guidelines

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In general, you must have a passport to travel abroad, which should be valid for at least six months after your return date. Passports expiring before then should be renewed as soon as possible. Passports contain at least 2 blank pages for each country visited. If your passport does not have this many pages, obtain a new passport as soon as possible.
If your passport and visa are not in order, airlines and cruise ships may deny boarding, countries may deny entry, and your trip may be disrupted. Travel insurance may not cover such losses.
Any changes in names or passport information should be reported to us immediately. Airlines and cruise ships may deny boarding if the name on your passport does not match your tickets.
Minors (age 17 or younger) departing and/or returning to the U.S. without parents or with only one parent may be required by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to present a notarized parental consent letter and/or unabridged birth certificate (more information). Many other countries have similar entry requirements, especially for minors traveling with a parent/guardian with a different surname; check with the consulates of all countries you'll be visiting to learn more.