We're looking for feedback about anyone's experience using the new(ish) NZ eVisa for travel to NZ...especially from the U.S.
I'm weighing the benefits of having INZ transfer my Permanent Resident Visa label to my new passport or going with the eVisa option. We've gone through all of the online info on the INZ website and understand the details and differences. The costs/savings aren't really important (to us) since it's only an issue every 10 years. Our concern is with the travel experience.
We're worried in particular about encountering a U.S. airline ticket agent that's almost certain to be unfamiliar with an "eVisa", having to present an "official letter" (that most anyone could create), along with our passports, etc. We would hate to miss a flight. (Having a PR label in our passports has always been accepted immediately.)
I found various threads that touch on the eVisa vs passport label options on the forum but couldn't find any that discuss anyone's actual travel experience.
So we're hoping to hear from folks that have used the eVisa to travel to NZ and how smoothly it went.
Thanks in advance!