France
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to New Zealand, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz
Which New Zealand visa?
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens)
- Fee
- NZ$17
- Processing time
- Allow up to 72 hours
All visa types for New Zealand
For the ETA, New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$17, and applications are made on immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: Allow up to 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens).
Where to apply in France
New Zealand citizens travelling to France
New ZealandFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from France to New Zealand, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in New Zealand
French citizens may stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to New Zealand.
How French citizens apply
French citizens apply for the ETA for New Zealand online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
New Zealand citizens travelling to France
New Zealand citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can French citizens stay in New Zealand?
French citizens can stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the New Zealand ETA cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$17 for the ETA. Processing time: Allow up to 72 hours.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for France?
New Zealand citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; French citizens need an ETA for New Zealand.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.