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Chile passport to New Zealand
Chile passport holders don't need a visa for New Zealand, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- New Zealand lets 61 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Chile is one of them.
- Chile passports get “eTA” at 10 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: New Zealand passports also enter Chile without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to New Zealand
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChileNew Zealand- Typical duration
- 12.2 hours
- From
- SCL
- To
- AKL
Airlines LAN Airlines, Qantas
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Chile
Country profile
Capital
Santiago
Population
20.2 million
Area
756,950 km²
Currency
Chilean peso CLP
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-05:00–UTC-03:00
Foreign-born
1.5 million · 2024
Migrant share
7.8%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- White and non-Indigenous88.9%
- Mapuche9.1%
- other Indigenous groups1%
- Aymara0.7%
- unspecified0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
New Zealand
Country profile
Capital
Wellington
Population
5.3 million
Area
268,680 km²
Currency
New Zealand dollar NZD
Languages
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Time zone
UTC+13:00–UTC+13:45
Foreign-born
1.5 million · 2024
Migrant share
28.2%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- European64.1%
- Maori16.5%
- other13.7%
- Chinese4.9%
- Indian4.7%
- Samoan3.9%
- Other7.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 111 · Ambulance 111
Dialing code
+64
Airports
AKL · CHC · WLG · ZQN
Highlights
- Milford Sound
- Hobbiton
- Rotorua
- Queenstown
Chile · eTA
FAQ
Does a Chile passport need a visa for New Zealand?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
New Zealand typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a New Zealand mission.
What about a New Zealand passport entering Chile?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for New Zealand as a visitor?
Visitor visa / NZeTA：Often 3, 6 or 9 months。Visa-waiver passports get NZeTA and the IVL; others file a visitor visa.