ETIAS · New Zealand citizensETIAS for New Zealand citizens
New Zealand passport holders travel visa-free to the Schengen Area for short stays — and from late 2026 they will also need an approved ETIAS linked to their passport. It is a quick online authorisation, not a visa, for trips of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Key facts
Validity
Up to 3 years or until your passport expires
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
Coverage
Multiple entries across the Schengen Area
Price
€35 all-inclusive (€20 official + €15 service)
How it works
Tell us about your trip
Confirm your nationality, destination, dates, and purpose using the checker above.
We prepare your application
Our team completes the official ETIAS form accurately, with your own email on file as required.
We submit at launch
The moment the official ETIAS system opens, we submit on your behalf and track the outcome.
You receive your authorisation
Approval is linked electronically to your passport — usually within minutes of submission, occasionally longer if extra checks apply.
Passport requirements
Use a New Zealand passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, issued within the last 10 years.
Fees
The official ETIAS fee is €20. HelpMyVisa prepares and submits it for €35 all-inclusive, with a full refund any time before submission.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealanders need a visa for Europe?
Not for short stays — they remain visa-exempt and will need an ETIAS from late 2026.
How long is ETIAS valid?
Up to three years or until your passport expires, for multiple short stays.
Is ETIAS required for transit?
If you cross Schengen border control during a layover, yes.
What's the cost?
€35 all-inclusive (€20 official + €15 service), refundable before submission.