Embassy of New Zealand in Santiago, Chile; address Edificio Isidora 3000, Isidora Goyenechea 3000, 12th floor, 7550653, Santiago; phone +5622613000. Head of…
Head of mission: Ms. Daniela Rigoli, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Peru, 19 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: Peru
New Zealand offers captivating natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage, making it an appealing destination for some Chilean travelers. With around 500,000 Chileans traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest in visiting New Zealand, despite fluctuations in foreign tourist numbers.
New Zealand is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, ranking 4th out of 160 countries in the Global Peace Index, significantly safer than Chile, which ranks 62nd. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, New Zealand has a lower murder rate at 2.6 per 100,000 people compared to Chile's 3.6. In terms of organized crime, New Zealand generally has better ratings across various categories. For example, its state crime index is 1.5, while Chile's is 4.5. Other crime indices also show New Zealand performing better in areas such as crime networks (3.5 for New Zealand vs. 5.5 for Chile) and arms trafficking (3.0 for New Zealand vs. 5.5 for Chile). Overall, tourists from Chile can feel relatively safe when visiting New Zealand, given its lower crime rates and higher safety rankings.