Up to 3 months per visit, with a maximum of 6 months within any 12-month period.

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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit New Zealand?

Q: How much does the NZeTA cost?

NZD 17 via the official app or NZD 23 via the website, plus a mandatory NZD 100 International Visitor Levy.

Q: How long is the NZeTA valid?

Up to 2 years from issue, for multiple visits, as long as your passport remains valid.

Q: How long does NZeTA approval take?

It is often quick, but you should allow up to 72 hours before your flight.

Q: Can I work on an NZeTA?

No. The NZeTA covers tourism, visiting, and limited business activities only; working requires a separate work visa.

Brazilian ordinary passport holders do not need a visitor visa for short tourism in New Zealand, but they MUST obtain an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before travelling and pay the International Visitor Levy. Brazil is on New Zealand's visa-waiver list, so a Brazilian ordinary passport holder can visit for tourism without applying for a visitor visa. However, since 2019 all visa-waiver travellers must request an NZeTA online (or via the official app) before boarding their flight. The NZeTA costs NZD 17 through the official app or NZD 23 via the website, plus a mandatory International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100. The NZeTA is valid for up to 2 years and allows multiple entries, with each stay limited to 3 months and a maximum of 6 months within any 12-month period. Processing is usually quick but you should allow up to 72 hours. On arrival you are granted a visa-waiver visitor visa. Carry proof of onward travel and sufficient funds.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

NZeTA (electronic travel authority, visa-waiver)

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months per visit (max 6 months in any 12-month period)

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (website) + NZD 100 IVL

consular fee only

Processing time

Usually within 72 hours

standard track

Validity

Up to 2 years from issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm NZeTA eligibility

Verify your Brazilian ordinary passport qualifies under the visa-waiver scheme and that your trip is for tourism, visiting friends/family, or short business meetings under 3 months.

· Visa-waiver· Tourism

/02

Prepare your documents

Have your valid Brazilian passport, a digital ICAO-standard photo (35x45mm, white background), a valid email address, and a payment card ready.

· Passport· Photo· Email

/03

Apply via the official app or website

Submit the NZeTA request through the official Immigration NZ app (cheaper at NZD 17) or the website (NZD 23). The app lets you submit up to 10 people at once.

· App NZD 17· Web NZD 23

/04

Pay the NZeTA fee and IVL

Pay the NZeTA fee plus the mandatory NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy at the time of application.

· IVL NZD 100

/05

Receive NZeTA confirmation

Allow up to 72 hours for processing. Your NZeTA is linked electronically to your passport; keep the confirmation email.

· Up to 72h

/06

Travel to New Zealand

Board with your approved NZeTA. On arrival you are granted a visa-waiver visitor visa; carry proof of onward travel and sufficient funds.

· Onward ticket· Funds

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 9 complete

Brazilian ordinary passport valid for the duration of your stay

required

Approved NZeTA linked to your passport

required

NZeTA fee paid (NZD 17 app / NZD 23 website)

required

International Visitor Levy (IVL) NZD 100 paid

required

Digital passport photo meeting ICAO standards

required

Valid email address for confirmation

required

Proof of onward or return travel

recommended

Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Accommodation details

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

NZeTA fee (mobile app)NZD 17Cheaper option via the official Immigration NZ app

NZeTA fee (website)NZD 23Official website application

International Visitor Levy (IVL)NZD 100Mandatory for most tourists; paid with each NZeTA request

Total estimateNZD 117 — NZD 123incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

NZeTA via app

Usually within 72 hours

Cheapest method (NZD 17 + IVL); submit through the official app.

NZeTA via website

Usually within 72 hours

Official website application (NZD 23 + IVL); same processing window.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short leisure travel to explore New Zealand's cities and landscapes.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Staying with family or friends resident in New Zealand.

High

/03

Short business meetings

Attending meetings, conferences, or consultations under the visa-waiver scope.

Medium

/04

Transit / cruise stopover

Passing through or stopping in New Zealand as part of a wider itinerary.

Medium

/05

Attending events

Weddings, festivals, or sporting events as a visitor.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Brazil to New Zealand route verified

Confirmed via Immigration NZ that Brazil is a visa-waiver country requiring an NZeTA (NZD 17 app / NZD 23 web) plus NZD 100 IVL, valid 2 years, multiple entry, 3-month stays, ~72h processing.

/09 — The questions