New Zealand
Finland
Finland visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Finland, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Finnish citizens travelling to New Zealand
FinlandNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- 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.
New Zealand citizens planning a trip to Finland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Finland
New Zealand citizens may stay in Finland for up to 90 days. Days in Finland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Finland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of New Zealand citizens in Finland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Finland’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Norway and Sweden admit New Zealand citizens visa-free. Russia requires New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to New Zealand
Finnish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Finland?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Finland, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Finland?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Finland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Finnish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Finland visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Finland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.