New ZealandMexico

Mexico visa for New Zealand citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 180 days

New Zealand citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.

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

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embamex.sre.gob.mx

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Mexico

Mexican citizens travelling to New Zealand

MexicoNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Mexico

Travel advice for Mexico

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

Before travelling from New Zealand to Mexico, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Mexico

New Zealand citizens may stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mexico.

Mexico’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens

Guatemala and Belize admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.

Mexican citizens travelling to New Zealand

Before flying to New Zealand, Mexican 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 Mexico?

New Zealand citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Mexico?

New Zealand citizens can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

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

Can New Zealand citizens enter Mexico visa-free?

Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Mexico without a visa and stay for up to 180 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.