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Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela → Aotearoa New Zealand
Venezuela is on New Zealand’s visa-waiver list. Apply online from Caracas — no embassy required. Fly CCS→AKL via Miami or Bogotá. Approved within 72 hours, valid 2 years.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a sovereign nation in northern South America, bordered by Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south, Guyana to the east, and the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean to the north. With a population of approximately 32 million (noting significant emigration since 2015) and a territory of 916,445 km², Venezuela encompasses extraordinary geographic diversity: the Andes Mountains in the west, the Llanos (tropical savanna plains) in the centre, the Amazon rainforest in the south, the Guiana Highlands (tepui plateau) in the southeast, and 2,800 km of Caribbean coastline. The capital is Caracas, situated in a mountain valley at 900 metres above sea level, while the main international airport (CCS, Simón Bolívar International) is located in Maiquetía on the Caribbean coast.
Venezuela is one of the world’s most biodiverse nations — classified as a “megadiverse” country — with over 1,400 bird species, 25,000 plant species, and 1,454 freshwater fish species. The country is also home to Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) on the Churún River in Canaima National Park — the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 metres, nearly 20 times the height of Niagara Falls. Venezuela was named for “Little Venice” by Spanish explorers who observed coastal stilt villages. Simón Bolívar, Venezuela’s independence hero, liberated six countries from Spanish colonial rule in the early 19th century.
Venezuela is on New Zealand’s visa-waiver list. Citizens holding a valid Venezuelan biometric passport must obtain an approved NZeTA before travelling to New Zealand for tourism, business visits, or transit. The NZeTA is obtained entirely online — no embassy visit required — and is typically approved within 72 hours.
Four documents are required to complete the NZeTA application online from Caracas or anywhere in Venezuela.
Complete your NZeTA application online from Caracas in under 10 minutes — no embassy visit required.
The NZeTA covers tourism and business visits. Paid work and long-term study require a separate New Zealand visa.
Venezuela to New Zealand is a long-haul journey of 24+ hours — choose the routing that suits your itinerary and budget.
CCS → MIA → LAX/DFW → AKL
CCS → BOG → GRU/SCL → AKL
CCS → MAD → SIN/DXB → AKL
Venezuela is one of 17 officially designated megadiverse countries on Earth. Here is how its natural superlatives compare with New Zealand.
| Categoría / Category | Venezuela | Nueva Zelanda / New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Species | 1,417+ 6th globally; home to Harpy Eagle, the world’s largest eagle |
168 species 71 endemic; Kiwi, Kākā, Kākāpō among the rarest |
| Plant Species | 25,000+ ~50% endemic; tepui highlands host unique flora found nowhere else |
~8,000 species ~80% native; Kauri (Agathis australis) among the world’s largest trees |
| Freshwater Fish | 1,454 Orinoco Basin; Piranha, Arapaima, electric eel among notable species |
54 native species Including Galaxiids — ancient lineage of small freshwater fish unique to Southern Hemisphere |
| Iconic Natural Site | 979m Angel Falls (Salto Ángel), Canaima National Park, UNESCO World Heritage |
1,917m peak Aoraki / Mount Cook; Fiordland National Park, also UNESCO World Heritage |
Both Venezuela (Canaima) and New Zealand (Te Wahipounamu) hold UNESCO Natural World Heritage status.
Apply for your NZeTA online — approved within 72 hours, valid 2 years, multiple entries. Fly CCS→MIA→AKL or CCS→BOG→AKL.
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