Finland Schengen Visa (Type C) — short stays up to 90 days in the 27-state Schengen Areafor 🇳🇿 New Zealand citizens travelling to 🇫🇮 Finland
New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa to enter Finland. You may travel directly without any advance application or prior approval. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
📋Required Documents11
- ✓Biometrics (fingerprints) at submission
At the Finnish mission or VFS centre. Reused from any Schengen application within the last 59 months.
- ✓Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- ✓Employment letter with approved leave and last 3 months’ payslips
Or proof of studies / business registration for non-employees.
- ✓Evidence of ties to your home country
Employment, property or family ties supporting return intention.
- ✓Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond departure, with 2 blank pages
- ✓Proof of accommodation for the entire stay
- ✓Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Finnish reference: EUR 30/day — among the lowest in the Schengen area.
- ✓Round-trip flight reservation and travel itinerary
- ✓Schengen-specification photo (35×45 mm, white background, within 6 months)
- ✓Schengen visa fee payment (EUR 90; children 6–11 EUR 45)
- ✓Travel medical insurance covering EUR 30,000 across all Schengen states
ℹ️What to Expect
As a New Zealand passport holder, you can enter Finland without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Finland embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for Finland
New Zealand passport holders can enter Finland without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means New Zealand citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.
Schengen Area Visa
A Schengen C visa issued here is also valid for travel to all 29 member states.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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