Do I need a visa for New Zealand from Chile?
Electronic authorization required
Travelling to New Zealand on a Chile passport, you need an electronic travel authorization, applied for online before you travel.
Once admitted, the permitted stay in New Zealand is 90 days.
| Requirement | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | 90 days |
| Visa fee | 17 NZDNZeTA requested in the NZeTA app; the website costs more. The 100 NZD International Visitor Levy is charged at the same time for most visitors |
| Processing time | Typically 1 to 3 business days, per the official portalNZeTA decision; the portal says to allow 72 hours for checks. Checked 2026-08-19, read the source. |
| Official New Zealand portal | Apply or check requirements |
What you need to apply
- PassportThe same passport you will actually travel on.
- Passport-style photographOne acceptable photo, or a device that can take one while you apply.
- Application feePaid when you request the NZeTA. The International Visitor Levy is charged at the same time for most visitors, so budget for both.
Two more things are checked later rather than at request time: at check-in you need your ticket out of New Zealand at the end of your stay (on a cruise, the itinerary or a letter from the owner of the craft), and on arrival you may be asked to show at least NZD 1,000 for each month of your stay, or NZD 400 a month if your accommodation is already paid for.
From the official New Zealand guidance, checked 2026-08-04. Read the source.
Travelling to study or work?
This page answers the short-stay, tourist question. Study or work in New Zealand is a separate question, with its own rules.
All passports for New Zealand·All destinations for a Chile passport
Data last verified: 2026-03-01
Not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.