Finnish visa for New Zealand citizens
A visa is NOT required for New Zealand passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For New Zealand citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Finland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Finland.
If you are looking for Finland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from New Zealand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Wellington: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Wellington, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 6 minutes)
- Dunedin: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Dunedin, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 6 minutes)
- Christchurch: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Christchurch, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 6 minutes)
- Auckland: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Auckland, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 6 minutes)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14,964 | N/A |
| 2009 | 13,320 | -10.99% |
| 2010 | 13,914 | 4.46% |
| 2011 | 15,738 | 13.11% |
| 2012 | 16,668 | 5.91% |
| 2013 | 16,782 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 16,386 | -2.36% |
| 2015 | 15,732 | -3.99% |
| 2016 | 16,734 | 6.37% |
| 2017 | 19,080 | 14.02% |
| 2018 | 19,344 | 1.38% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Finland & New Zealand comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 15.41% smaller than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 562,331 more people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Finland & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | New Zealand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 5,019,944 | 562331 more people live in Finland than New Zealand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 72 | Finland has 13 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 135 | Finland passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 115 | Finnish hosts 47 more foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 19,344.
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- Travel time: 37 hours 44 minutes
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