Portuguese passport holders don't need a standard New Zealand visitor visa. Find out how the simpler NZeTA works for Portugal citizens — including the important note for permanent residents.
Portuguese passport holders qualify for the NZeTA — a much simpler and faster option than a traditional visitor visa.
| 🇳🇿 NZeTA (For Portugal Citizens) |
New Zealand Visitor Visa (For non-eligible countries) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Who can apply | Portuguese passport holders ✓ | Non visa-waiver countries |
| Application method | 100% online | Online or in person |
| Processing time | 24–72 hours | Several days to weeks |
| Documents required | Passport + payment only | Bank statements, itinerary, photos, etc. |
| Embassy/consulate visit | Not required | May be required |
| Validity | 2 years | Single trip (usually) |
| Multiple entries | Yes — unlimited | Usually single entry |
| Max stay per visit | 90 days | 3–9 months (varies) |
As a Portuguese passport holder, you qualify for the NZeTA — the faster, simpler option.
Apply for NZeTA NowPortugal is a founding member of NATO and a full EU member state, with one of the world's most powerful passports for international travel. New Zealand and Portugal share strong diplomatic and trade relationships that have grown considerably over recent decades, with bilateral cooperation spanning agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy. Portugal's consistent and positive record of its nationals complying with immigration conditions worldwide has secured and maintained its place on New Zealand's visa-waiver list.
Portuguese passport holders travelling to New Zealand can enjoy up to 90 days per visit for tourism, leisure, family visits, transit, and short-term business activities including attending conferences and trade meetings. Portugal's maritime heritage and culture of exploration resonates with the spirit of New Zealand's own Pacific-facing identity. Many Portuguese visitors are drawn to the South Island's dramatic coastline, fjords, and wine regions — areas that share a certain kinship with the Alentejo and Algarve landscapes back home. The NZeTA removes all administrative barriers to making this journey.
Everything you need to complete your NZeTA application from Portugal.
Go to the NZeTA application form and select Portugal as your nationality. The entire process is completed online — no visit to a New Zealand embassy or consulate is required.
Provide your passport number, full name as it appears in your passport, date of birth, and travel details. Ensure all information matches your document exactly to avoid delays.
The fee covers both the NZeTA authorisation and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Payment is accepted by credit or debit card in a secure environment.
Your NZeTA decision arrives by email, typically within 24–72 hours. The authorisation is electronically tied to your passport — simply present your passport at the New Zealand border.