New Zealand
France
France visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nz.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in New Zealand
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 537 | 518 | 1 | 0.2% | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 702 | 664 | 2 | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 909 | 867 | 4 | 0.5% | 4.8% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in New Zealand (Wellington) received 909 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 867. 0.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 0.3%. Applications rose by 29% compared with 2024 (702).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.6% of the applications lodged in New Zealand that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in New Zealand.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in New Zealand, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to New Zealand
FranceNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in France
New Zealand citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of New Zealand citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for France?
New Zealand citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in France?
New Zealand citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
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.
Can New Zealand citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter France 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.