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Do French passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

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NZeTA required. French passport holders need a New Zealand NZeTA for a tourist visit.

French citizens may visit without a visa for less than 90 days. Visitors must have proof of an NZeTA, which includes a tourism tax for nature preservation and is valid for 2 years. They must also have a valid passport, a return or onward ticket, and be able to prove they have sufficient funds for their stay.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: Less than 90 days; Visa-free visit
Pre-travel authorization: NZeTA required; Valid for 2 years and includes a tourism tax
Passport validity: Valid passport
Onward ticket: Return or onward ticket; Ticket must be to a third country or return destination
Documents: Proof of sufficient funds; Must be able to prove funds for the stay

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