Up to 3 months per visit, but no more than 6 months total in any 12-month period.

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🇫🇮FINLAND

🇳🇿NEW ZEALANDFI-NZ

Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit New Zealand?

Q: How much does it cost in total?

NZD 17 (app) or NZD 23 (website) for the NZeTA, plus the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy, totalling NZD 117-123.

Q: How long is the NZeTA valid?

Up to 2 years for multiple visits, as long as your passport remains valid.

Q: How long does the NZeTA take to process?

Allow up to 72 hours; many requests are approved within minutes, but apply before booking final travel.

Q: How long must my passport be valid?

At least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from New Zealand.

Finnish passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist visits to New Zealand, but they must obtain an NZeTA (Electronic Travel Authority) before travel and pay the International Visitor Levy. Finland is on New Zealand's visa-waiver list, so Finnish ordinary passport holders can visit for tourism for up to 3 months without a visitor visa. However, before flying they must request a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) online or via the official app, and pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100 in the same transaction. The NZeTA costs NZD 17 (app) or NZD 23 (website), is valid for up to 2 years for multiple visits, and is normally issued within 72 hours (often faster). The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date from New Zealand. Total visa-free stays cannot exceed 6 months in any 12-month period.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

NZeTA (Electronic Travel Authority) + IVL

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

NZD 17 (app) / 23 (web) + NZD 100 IVL

consular fee only

Processing time

Within 72 hours

standard track

Validity

Up to 2 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility

Verify your Finnish ordinary passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date from New Zealand. Finland is a visa-waiver country, so no visitor visa is required for stays up to 3 months.

· Passport valid 3+ months· Visa waiver

/02

Apply for the NZeTA

Request your NZeTA through the official Immigration New Zealand mobile app (cheaper) or the official website. Avoid third-party sites that charge markups.

· Official app or INZ website

/03

Enter passport and travel details

Provide your passport information, contact details and answer character/health declaration questions. Use a passport you will actually travel on.

· Passport details· Declarations

/04

Pay the NZeTA fee and IVL

Pay the NZeTA fee (NZD 17 app / NZD 23 web) together with the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy in a single non-refundable transaction.

· NZD 117-123 total

/05

Receive approval

Wait for confirmation by email, normally within 72 hours and often within minutes. The NZeTA is linked electronically to your passport.

· Email confirmation· Up to 72 hours

/06

Travel to New Zealand

Carry proof of onward travel and sufficient funds. The NZeTA stays valid for up to 2 years for multiple visits, but total stay cannot exceed 6 months in any 12-month period.

· Onward ticket· Proof of funds

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Finnish passport valid 3+ months beyond departure from NZ

required

Approved NZeTA linked to your passport

required

International Visitor Levy (IVL) paid

required

Confirmed onward or return ticket

required

Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

recommended

Accommodation booking or address in NZ

recommended

Travel/health insurance

recommended

Email confirmation of NZeTA accessible while travelling

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

NZeTA fee (mobile app)NZD 17Cheapest option via official INZ app

NZeTA fee (website)NZD 23Via official Immigration NZ website

International Visitor Levy (IVL)NZD 100Mandatory since 1 Oct 2024; paid with NZeTA

Total estimateNZD 117 — NZD 123incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard NZeTA processing

Within 72 hours

Official processing window; many applications approved within minutes to hours.

Apply early

Several days before travel

Submit well ahead of departure to allow for the full 72-hour window in case of delays.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short holiday, sightseeing and visiting attractions across New Zealand.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Staying with family or friends resident in New Zealand.

High

/03

Business meetings

Attending meetings, conferences or short business activities (no local employment).

Medium

/04

Transit / stopover

Passing through or making a stopover en route to another destination.

Medium

/05

Cruise visit

Arriving as a cruise passenger; IVL may apply through the cruise operator.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Finland to New Zealand route verified

Confirmed via Immigration New Zealand that Finland remains a visa-waiver country; Finnish ordinary passport holders need an NZeTA (NZD 17 app / 23 web) plus the NZD 100 IVL, valid up to 2 years, stays up to 3 months.

/09 — The questions