Brazilian Citizen Visa Requirements for New Zealand

Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand — Brazil is on the visa-waiver list. You do need two things before boarding: an NZeTA (electronic travel authority) and payment of the International Visitor Levy (IVL). Both are done in one quick online or app request, and the NZeTA lasts 2 years.

Quick facts

Item	Details
Visa type	None — visa-waiver; NZeTA + IVL required
Typical fee	NZeTA NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (web) + IVL NZD 100 (IVL raised in Oct 2024 — check the official source)
Processing time	Usually minutes to 72 hours
Validity	NZeTA valid 2 years, multiple entries; stay up to 3 months per visit

How to enter, step by step

Request your NZeTA via the official INZ app or website; pay the NZeTA fee plus IVL together.
Wait for approval (allow up to 72 hours before your flight).
Book flights and accommodation; carry onward-ticket proof and funds evidence.
Board — the NZeTA links electronically to your passport.
Clear immigration and biosecurity (declare all food and outdoor gear — fines are instant).

FAQs

How long can Brazilians stay in New Zealand? Up to 3 months per visit under the visa waiver, with a maximum of 6 months in any 12-month period.

What's the difference between NZeTA and a visa? NZeTA is a pre-travel screening for visa-waiver nationals — much cheaper and faster than a Visitor Visa.

Can I work on an NZeTA? No. Brazil–NZ working holiday visas exist with annual quotas; employment otherwise needs a work visa.

Do children need NZeTA too? Yes, every traveler including infants needs their own NZeTA and IVL.

Beware unofficial NZeTA sites. Only use the INZ official app or immigration.govt.nz — third parties charge double or triple.

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