QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for France with a New Zealand passport?
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: France visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- How long you can stay: up to 90 days.
- Apply: Start the official visa application portal, France (France-Visas)
ETIAS (not live yet)
Europe's ETIAS travel authorization is not live yet, so visa-free visitors from outside the EU need only a passport for now. The EU has not set a launch date and says it will announce one several months before the system goes live.
Official source: European Union.
Official sources
- US citizens may spend 90 days in metropolitan France without a visa under the France-US bilateral agreement, in addition to the Schengen 90-day visa exemption (invoked at the border) (France in the United States (French Embassy / Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs), verified October 5, 2026)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II: the common EU list of third countries whose nationals must (Annex I) or must not (Annex II) hold a visa for short stays in the Schengen area. This is the destination's full inbound matrix as a Schengen member state. Note: EUR-Lex redirects automated fetches to the TodayOJ portal; the regulation text was verified via the IS/LT/DK batch checks of 2026-10-06. (EUR-Lex (Official Journal of the European Union), verified October 6, 2026)
France at a glance
| Region | Europe |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 73 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/E sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, France is mid-priced for travelers: everyday prices sit at about 73 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how France compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: New Zealand devices use Type I, but France uses Type C/E. Full plug and voltage guide for France.
Good to know about France
- Your 90-day limit is shared across the whole Schengen area. Time spent in Italy, Spain, or any other Schengen country counts toward the same 90 days in any 180-day period. It is not 90 days per country. (European External Action Service)
- Your passport must stay valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. If it does not meet this rule, your airline can refuse to let you board. (U.S. Embassy in France)
- Carrying EUR 10,000 or more in cash? You must declare it to French customs when you enter or leave France. Not declaring can lead to fines. (French Customs)
- France does not accept the 12-page U.S. emergency passport for visa-free entry. If you travel on one, you can be refused boarding or refused entry. (U.S. Embassy in France)
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Common questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for France?
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in France of up to 90 days.
How long can a New Zealand passport holder stay in France?
New Zealand passport holders can stay in France for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with France's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
Is there an arrival card or travel authorisation for France?
Europe's ETIAS travel authorization is not live yet, so visa-free visitors from outside the EU need only a passport for now. The EU has not set a launch date and says it will announce one several months before the system goes live.
Nearby destinations for New Zealand passport holders
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