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New Zealand Citizens Visiting France

Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026

🇪🇺 Schengen Area — visa covers 26 European countries
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Visa not required

New Zealand passport holders can enter France without obtaining a visa in advance.

📋 Required Documents

🛂 Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
📷 Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
💳 Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
🏥 Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
💼 Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment

⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official France embassy before applying.

✈️ How to Enter France

  1. 1
    Check your passport validity
    Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in France.
  2. 2
    Book your flights and accommodation
    Have your return ticket and accommodation confirmed before departure.
  3. 3
    Prepare your documents
    Carry proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel. Border officials may ask to see these.
  4. 4
    Arrive and enjoy
    Present your passport at immigration. Confirm the duration of your permitted stay with border officials.

🏛️ France Embassy Contact

Contact the France embassy in your country to apply for your visa.

🌐www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/france/new-zealand-embassy/
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France — Quick Facts

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean.

🏛️ Capital
Paris
💱 Currency
euro (EUR)
📞 Dial Code
++33
🗣️ Language
French

🆘 Emergency Numbers in France

🚔 Police
17
🚑 Ambulance
15
🚒 Fire
18

📅 Upcoming Public Holidays in France

Embassies and government offices may be closed on these dates.

Labour Day 2026-05-01
Victory in Europe Day 2026-05-08
Ascension Day 2026-05-14
Whit Monday 2026-05-25

⚠️ Visa information is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect recent policy changes. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or government website before travel.

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