Europe and the Schengen area

Find out about the Schengen area and the rules for New Zealanders travelling between countries in that area.

The Schengen area is a group of 29 European countries with common border rule. Once you have entered the Schengen area, you can travel freely between Schengen area countries without going through border controls.

This is general information. You should check with the embassy of the country you are travelling to for official advice.