New Zealand Visa for French citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a France passport, New Zealand is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. French travellers can complete the whole New Zealand application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
start at US$90.00
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
730 days
Can French citizens get a New Zealand eVisa?
New Zealand grants online eligibility to French citizens across 2 visa options such as Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 2 years), Transit Evisa (Multiple Entries for 2 years). New Zealand currently supports Multiple Entries, with a permitted stay of 730 days. Government fees start at US$90.00. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 1 working day.
New Zealand visa options for French citizens
Multiple Entries for 2 years
Duration
730 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$90.00
Multiple Entries for 2 years
Duration
730 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$90.00
Documents and tips for French travellers
French passports are issued for 10 years to adults; confirm the remaining validity meets the destination’s requirement beyond your departure. Charges are typically in US dollars, so French applicants should expect a EUR-to-USD conversion at checkout. The most common avoidable mistake for French citizens: assuming a French passport’s broad visa-free access applies everywhere — several destinations still require an eVisa.
- Use the exact spelling and accents handling from your French passport’s machine-readable zone.
- Check the eVisa requirement per destination, as it can differ from general Schengen-area travel habits.
- Apply a few days early to leave room for any document clarification.
New Zealand visa FAQ for French citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official New Zealand immigration authorities close to your travel date.
United eVisa Editorial Team
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