New Zealand
Portugal
Portugal visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
Portugal 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Portuguese citizens travelling to New Zealand
PortugalNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- 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.
For a trip from New Zealand to Portugal, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Portugal
New Zealand citizens may stay in Portugal for up to 90 days. Days in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Portugal and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of New Zealand citizens in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Portugal’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Spain admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Portuguese 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 Portugal?
Portugal admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Portugal?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Portuguese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Portugal 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.