New Zealand is called a lonely planet as it is an island in The Southwestern Pacific Ocean. Being isolated for a long time it has been rich with abundant natural resources as many beaches (like Abel Tasman and Tunnel Beach), mountains covered with snow (like Mount Tongariro and Whakapapa the largest ski area), waterfalls (like Milford Sound), for skiing, snowboarding, snow resorts and winter resorts ( like Mount Hutt) and Auckland Zoo for the vast site to see native and exotic animals. There are many modern cities like Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and Queenstown where you can find best wines and dine to give you heavenly feeling, casinos, roulette, blackjack, and poker for your amusement.
Uruguay is one of those countries that are exempted from visa to travel New Zealand fort short stays up to 90 days. However, they are required to have an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for New Zealand or an NZeTA which is mandatory for all Uruguayan citizens. You can easily apply an application for New Zealand eTA with your smartphone and tablet. You will have to pay a small amount for The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy(IVL), used for protecting the environment and in the development of New Zealand.
From 31st Oct 2019, Uruguay is one of the 60 eligible visa exempted countries of which citizens aren’t required a transit visa waiver for traveling the country for short multiple trips up to 90 days yet an NZeTA is required to obtain to travel New Zealand and to face the identification of each individual to cross the Border Security and it is mandatory for all Vatican citizens. The eTA is automatically linked to the traveler’s passport. The New Zealand eTA is valid for only 2 years or the expiry date whichever comes first.
The Cruise passenger is required to obtain a valid NZ eTA as Uruguayan travelers arrive in New Zealand by air. Even the crew member must apply for an eTA individually, separate from that of tourists. The workers can contact their employer for assistance.
The Uruguayan citizens who are willing to only transit through Auckland International Airport on their way to a destination outside of New Zealand are also required to obtain a valid eTA.
The Uruguayan traveling to New Zealand with their family must provide all members’ passport information while applying, the application form for The NZeTA. Those who are traveling with other members have to apply the eTA application form, particularly for each member
Uruguayan citizens can easily obtain and apply an online NZeTA application form using their Smartphone, personal computer or tablet in 10 minutes. Avoiding inaccuracy and any delay during filling the application form, the following details are essential to keep along with yourself:
- Personal detail – Full name, date of birth, address, family details (if traveling with family, each member’s details).
- Passport detail– Passport number, nationality, expiry date.
- Health information – Intention of receiving medical treatment or consultation in NZ.
- Traveling plan – Hotels, dates of arrival and departure.
- Security detail – History of criminal convictions.
- A current email address to receive the approved eTA visa waiver.
A debit or a credit card for paying an application and IVL fees
Firstly complete the online application and check the details carefully then pay the fee and associate tourist levy (IVL); the application is applied successfully. In a working day, the NZeTA application is processed and approved.
It is important to have the required documents while applying the online application form correctly for Uruguayan Citizens.
- The traveler’s passport should remain valid for at least 3 months after the extended exit date from New Zealand.
- The NZ eTA online application form must be completed.
- A valid credit or debit card to pay the online application and IVL fees.
-A current email address to find the approved eTA visa waiver.
-The citizen with dual citizenship is acknowledged to fill the passport detail with which he is going to travel.
-Give each family member’s passport details and apply individually the eTA online applications form for other relatives as well as minors.
After applying the NZeTA online form and paying its and IVL fees the initial application is completed. It takes 1 to 3 working days to respond from Vatican City so the travelers have to apply the NZ eTA online form at least prior 3 working days that it will get sufficient time for processing. After the approval of the application, the New Zealand eTA in PDF format is sent to the email address given in the application form.