The basics for Peruvian passports
Peruvian citizens fall into New Zealand's transit visa-waiver group. You can pass through Auckland International Airport on the way to another country without a transit visa, provided you have an approved NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority). The requirement has been in place since 1 October 2019 and is checked by your airline before you board.
The NZeTA is quick to get. You apply online, it is linked electronically to your passport, and a decision normally arrives by email within 72 hours. Once approved, it is valid for up to 2 years for multiple transits, unless your passport expires first.
Transit only. A Peruvian passport holder flying to New Zealand can't use an NZeTA to leave the airport. For any time in New Zealand itself, you need a visa.
From Lima across the Pacific
There are no nonstop flights between Peru and New Zealand. The most common route from Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima is a short hop south to Santiago de Chile, followed by a long-haul flight across the Pacific to Auckland. From Auckland, many Peruvian travellers continue to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, or to Pacific destinations such as Fiji. Others travel via North America, which brings its own visa requirements.
This makes Auckland a natural transit point for Peruvians heading to Australia, for example students starting a course there or families visiting relatives. In each case, the NZeTA covers the Auckland connection and your Australian visa covers Australia.
Keep the time difference in mind. New Zealand is 17 to 18 hours ahead of Peru, so a flight that leaves Santiago at night can land in Auckland two calendar days later. Check the 24-hour transit limit against local times, not the date you left home.
Allowed and not allowed
With a transit NZeTA you can
- Change flights at Auckland International Airport
- Wait up to 24 hours in the international transit area
- Use the shops, lounges and facilities airside
- Use the same NZeTA for your return journey
You can't
- Pass through immigration into New Zealand
- Connect at Christchurch, Wellington or Queenstown
- Collect bags and re-check them yourself
- Stay longer than 24 hours
Our transit NZeTA explainer covers each condition in more detail.
Passport, DNI and names
You must travel on a valid Peruvian passport. Your DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad) can't be used for this journey, even though it is accepted for travel to some neighbouring countries. Make sure your passport stays valid for the whole trip.
| Surnames | Peruvian passports usually show both your paternal and maternal surnames. Enter both in the family name field, in passport order. |
|---|---|
| Accents | Type names without accents, following the machine-readable zone at the bottom of the photo page. For example, "Chávez" becomes CHAVEZ. |
| Photo | A clear, recent photo of your face against a plain background. |
| Onward ticket | A confirmed booking out of Auckland to a third country. |
| Destination visa | Any visa you need for your final country, such as an Australian visa. |
If you hold dual nationality, for example Peruvian and Spanish or Italian, apply with the passport you will use to fly. A European passport from a visa-waiver country may allow you to visit New Zealand, but your NZeTA and ticket must match the same passport.
Application and timing
Fill in the form
Choose "Transit", add your contact details and select a processing speed: Normal (48–72 hours), Emergency (24–48 hours) or Rush (12–24 hours).
Add each traveller
Enter passport details for up to 10 people. Every traveller, including children, gets their own NZeTA.
Answer and upload
Complete the health and character questions and upload a face photo for each person.
Pay and wait for approval
Pay by card. We check your application before it is submitted and email you the decision.
Transit passengers don't pay the IVL, the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. Current prices for each speed are on the NZeTA fees page.
Apply for a Peru transit NZeTA
Visitor and working holiday visas
If Auckland is your destination rather than a stopover, you need a different route in:
Visitor visa
For holidays, family visits and business trips. A separate application with more evidence required.
Working holiday
Young Peruvians may be eligible for a working holiday visa, which has its own criteria and limited places.
Cruise NZeTA
Arriving by cruise ship? You can apply for an NZeTA as a visitor. See the cruise guide.
Visas are decided by the New Zealand immigration authorities. If you already hold a valid New Zealand visa, you don't need an NZeTA. For other questions, read the NZeTA FAQs or start your transit NZeTA application today.
Questions from Peruvian travellers
Yes, to visit by air. Peru is a transit visa-waiver country, so the NZeTA only covers transit at Auckland International Airport. A holiday or family visit needs a visitor visa.
No. The Peruvian DNI is not a valid travel document for New Zealand. You need a Peruvian passport, and your NZeTA is linked to its number.
Up to 24 hours, and you must stay in the international transit area the whole time.
Peruvian citizens may be eligible for a working holiday visa for New Zealand. It is a separate visa with its own criteria and limited places, and it is not an NZeTA.
Yes. If you arrive on a cruise ship, you can apply for an NZeTA as a visitor. Flying in to join the cruise requires a visitor visa.
No. Transit passengers are not charged the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
Yes. You can add up to 10 travellers to one application. Each person, including children, receives their own NZeTA.