
New Zealand visa for citizens of France
Citizens of France need an e-visa to travel to New Zealand. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $39, government fee included.
For citizens of France: the passport opens 123 countries visa-free; Paris — Wellington: ≈ 18,990 km, about 24 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a New Zealand visa cost for citizens of France?
Can I travel to New Zealand without a visa on a France passport?
No: citizens of France need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $39, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaNew Zealand visa rules at a glance
- With a France passport you can visit 123 countries visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 34 with an e-visa; 15 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the France passport ranks 3rd of 199.
- France passport: visa-free access to 123 countries; New Zealand passport: 113.
- Citizens of France and New Zealand can travel together visa-free to 110 countries, for example: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra, Ireland, Germany, Czech Republic, San Marino, Slovenia, Denmark, Austria, and Spain.
- Citizens of New Zealand, in turn, don’t need a visa for France. France visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travelling to New Zealand: good to know
- Paris — Wellington: about 18,990 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 24 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: +11 hours.
- Local time: Paris 12:00 — Wellington 23:00.
- Local currency: New Zealand Dollar.
- Languages: English and Māori.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ NZ$1.77.
- New Zealand is the 197th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of France.

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to New Zealand
Visa rules for New Zealand for citizens of countries bordering France:
Official portal: nzeta.immigration.govt.nz
How to get a New Zealand visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a New Zealand visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Paris — Wellington?
About 24 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 18,990 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with New Zealand?
Time difference with your country’s capital: +11 hours.
Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for France?
Citizens of New Zealand, in turn, don’t need a visa for France.
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