Mexico
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for Mexican citizens
Entry requirement
Mexican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz
Which New Zealand visa?
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens)
- Fee
- NZ$17
- Processing time
- Allow up to 72 hours
All visa types for New Zealand
New Zealand’s ETA costs NZ$17 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: Allow up to 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens).
Where to apply in Mexico
New Zealand citizens travelling to Mexico
New ZealandMexico Visa-free, 180 days Mexico visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Mexican citizens planning a trip to New Zealand can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mexican citizens can stay in New Zealand
Mexican citizens may stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to New Zealand.
How Mexican citizens apply
Mexican citizens apply for the ETA for New Zealand online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Mexico
New Zealand citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Mexican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Mexican citizens stay in New Zealand?
Mexican citizens can stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the New Zealand ETA cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$17 for the ETA. Processing time: Allow up to 72 hours.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Mexico?
New Zealand citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Mexican citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; Mexican citizens need an ETA for New Zealand.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.