Do Mexican citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
You need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). Mexican citizens don’t need a full visa for New Zealand, but must get online approval before travelling.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
How to get permission to enter
- Apply online on the official government website before you book or fly.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport — travel with the same passport you applied with.
- Most decisions arrive within minutes to a few days; apply at least a week ahead.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
- •Approved electronic travel authorisation linked to your passport
New Zealand missions in Mexico
- Embassy of New Zealand, Mexico City8 Avenida Jaime Balmes, Polanco I Sección 11510Tel: +52-55-5283-9460Official website ↗
Official application websites
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in New Zealand
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in New Zealand, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for Mexico passport holders
United KingdomETA required
United StatesVisa required
CanadaVisa required
Australiae-Visa
GermanyVisa-free · 90 days
FranceVisa-free · 90 days
ItalyVisa-free · 90 days
SpainVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free · 90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free · 90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free · 180 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa required
Other passports travelling to New Zealand
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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