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Do French citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
France 
New Zealand France passport holders do not need a traditional visa for New Zealand, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
No visa, but an eTA is required
- Entry requirement
- eTA required
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) - visa waiver nationals, Australian permanent residents and cruise passengers
- Fee
- From NZD 17 (cheaper in the official NZeTA app than on the website); the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is usually charged on top
- Valid for
- 2 years, multiple visits; up to 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens)
- Processing
- Allow up to 72 hours; longer if further checks are needed
At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.
- Have at least NZD 1,000 per month of stay (NZD 400 per month if accommodation is prepaid); you may be asked for proof at check-in or on arrival.
- Show you can leave at the end of the visit, usually with an onward or return ticket or the money to buy one.
- Everyone must complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD); air travellers can submit it from 24 hours before departure.
- Visa-waiver visitors can stay no more than 6 months in any 12-month period.
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What France passport holders need to do
- Apply on the official government website or app before you book non-refundable travel.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval, which usually arrives by email within minutes to a few days.
- Travel with the same passport you used in the application.
France is one of 60 passports in the “eta required” group for New Zealand. See the full New Zealand visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Oceania for France passport holders
New Zealand is one of 8 destinations in the “eta required” group for the France passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 13 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Fiji | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Kiribati | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Marshall Islands | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Micronesia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Palau | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Samoa | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Solomon Islands | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Tonga | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Tuvalu | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Vanuatu | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Australia | eTA required | – |
| New Zealand | eTA required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
France passport holders do not need a traditional visa for New Zealand, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for France?
New Zealand passport holders can enter France without a visa for up to 90 days.
New Zealand visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of New Zealand before you book.