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New Zealand visa requirements for Ecuador citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — Ecuador citizens need a visa for New Zealand.
Entry details
Holders of a Ecuador passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting New Zealand. The Ecuador passport currently ranks #72 among the world's top 100 with 87 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: New Zealand citizens travelling to Ecuador — visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to get the visa
🏛️ Official government option
Official NZeTA (Immigration NZ) · fee: NZD 17–23. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: Ecuador → New Zealand
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