Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for France?

Visa-free· 90 days

No. New Zealand passport holders can enter France without a visa. The stay is limited to 90 days.

Entry rule: Visa-free
Length of stay: 90 days
Where to get it: No visa needed
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: New Zealand → France

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
You can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Return or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in all Schengen countries.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

France missions in New Zealand

EmbassyWellington

Embassy of France, Wellington

Data completeness75%

Address

20 Ballance Street, Wellington

Website

nz.ambafrance.org

Opening hours

Not yet verified

Also covers

Cook Islands, Samoa

Schengen visa statistics at this consulate

Year 2025

Applications: 909
Visas issued: 867
Refused: 4
Refusal rate: 0.5%

Multiple-entry share: 5%

Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates

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Source: Wikidata Q2841770 · OpenStreetMapRecord updated: Aug 10, 2026

New Zealand missions in France

embassy of New Zealand, ParisEmbassy · Paris · +33 1 45014343See all
Consulate General of New Zealand, NouméaConsulate General · Nouméa · +27-2543See all

New Zealand embassy & consulates in France

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