New Zealand Embassy Paris, France

Visas

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is the government agency responsible for establishing New Zealand immigration policies.

In general, you will need a visa if you wish to:

The Immigration New Zealand website provides comprehensive information in English about visa requirements when coming to New Zealand including information on:

In general, if you wish to visit, work or study in New Zealand you will need to obtain a visa before you depart. However, as France has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand, French passport holders with return air tickets, a valid passport and proof of sufficient funds may visit New Zealand for tourism purposes for up to three months without a visa. 

There is an INZ office (Visa Section) within this Embassy. The opening hours are 9.00am - 12noon, Monday to Friday. We process Visitor, Work, and Student visas for residents of France.