New ZealandChile

Chile visa for New Zealand citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Chile admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at chile.gob.cl

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Chile

Chilean citizens travelling to New Zealand

ChileNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Chile

Travel advice for Chile

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

New Zealand citizens planning a trip to Chile can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Chile at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Chile (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Chile (updated 5 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Chile

New Zealand citizens may stay in Chile for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Chile.

Chile’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens

Peru, Bolivia and Argentina admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.

Chilean citizens travelling to New Zealand

Before flying to New Zealand, Chilean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Chile?

Chile admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Chile?

New Zealand citizens can stay in Chile for up to 90 days.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Before flying to New Zealand, Chilean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Can New Zealand citizens enter Chile visa-free?

Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Chile without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.