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New Zealand visa for Colombian citizens

Passport Colombia
Destination New Zealand

Colombia passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to New Zealand.

Answer Visa required

Yes, a visa is required

Entry requirement
Visa required
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

How to apply

Checked November 2026
Official route

Visitor Visa (applied for online)

Fee
From NZD 441
Processing
About 80 percent decided within 2 weeks; busiest from September to March
Official site →

At the border

  • Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.
  • Have at least NZD 1,000 per month of stay (NZD 400 per month if accommodation is prepaid); you may be asked for proof at check-in or on arrival.
  • Show you can leave at the end of the visit, usually with an onward or return ticket or the money to buy one.
  • Everyone must complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD); air travellers can submit it from 24 hours before departure.
  • Visa-waiver visitors can stay no more than 6 months in any 12-month period.

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What Colombia passport holders need to do

  1. Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
  2. Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
  3. Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
  4. Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.

Colombia is one of 137 passports in the “visa required” group for New Zealand. See the full New Zealand visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Oceania for Colombia passport holders

New Zealand is one of 42 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Colombia passport, which ranks #32 worldwide with a mobility score of 119. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 7 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Fiji Visa-free 120 days
Kiribati Visa-free 90 days
Micronesia Visa-free 30 days
Marshall Islands Visa on arrival –
Palau Visa on arrival –
Samoa Visa on arrival –
Tuvalu Visa on arrival –
New Zealand Visa required –

All visa-free countries for the Colombia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Colombian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Colombia passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to New Zealand.

Can Colombian citizens get a visa on arrival in New Zealand?

No. Colombia passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Colombia?

New Zealand passport holders can enter Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.

New Zealand visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of New Zealand before you book.