How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in Finland?

Up to 90 days per visit under the visa-free arrangement, as of our last verification. Longer stays or other purposes use a dedicated visa route.

Can citizens of New Zealand work or study in Finland?

Finland has 19 verified routes across work, study, residence and other purposes. Eligibility varies by route and nationality — see the full Finland visa guide for details.

Travel corridor

Finland visa requirements for citizens of New Zealand.

Visa-freeStays of up to 90 days per visit.

No — citizens of New Zealand can typically visit Finland visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.

Schengen 90/180

Routes for Finland last verified 12 Jun 2026 against official sources.

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Beyond short stays

Other ways into Finland for citizens of New Zealand.

Study & Training

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National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study

Finland Residence Permit for StudiesGov fee €600 · ~30 days processing

Finland Residence Permit for an Intern / TraineeGov fee €530

Finland Residence Permit for an Au PairGov fee €530

+1 more in the full guide

Work & Self-Employment

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Residence permit for an entrepreneur (yrittäjä)Available

Finland Residence Permit for an EntrepreneurGov fee €650

Finland Residence Permit for a Start-up EntrepreneurGov fee €650

National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work

+5 more in the full guide

Retire & Lifestyle

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Finland Working Holiday Residence PermitGov fee €530 · ~30 days processing

Family & Origin

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Finland Residence Permit on the Basis of Family TiesGov fee €750

Finland Residence Permit for a Family Member of a Finnish CitizenGov fee €750

Finland Residence Permit on the Basis of Remigration (Finnish Origin)

Special Categories

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Finland EU Long-Term Resident's Residence Permit (P-EU)Gov fee €380

Finland Permanent Residence Permit (P)Gov fee €380

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Every way into Finland

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Verified short-stay answers for every passport and destination.

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