Italian visa for New Zealand citizens
A visa is NOT required for New Zealand passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For New Zealand citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy 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 Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Wellington: The Embassy of Italy in Wellington, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 21 minutes)
- Dunedin: The Consulate General of Italy in Dunedin, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 21 minutes)
- Christchurch: The Consulate General of Italy in Christchurch, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 21 minutes)
- Auckland: The Consulate General of Italy in Auckland, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 21 minutes)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 256,404 | N/A |
| 2009 | 259,434 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 261,756 | 0.90% |
| 2011 | 276,714 | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 278,160 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 286,224 | 2.90% |
| 2014 | 291,456 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 304,392 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 314,232 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 349,518 | 11.23% |
| 2018 | 369,403 | 5.69% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & New Zealand comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 11.71% smaller than Italy.
As of October 2025, Italy's population is ~60.0 million people - 54,988,418 more people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Italy & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | New Zealand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 60,008,362 | 5,019,944 | 55.0 million more people live in Italy than New Zealand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 72 | Italy has 137 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 135 | Italy passport holders can visit 11 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 115 | Italian hosts 434 more foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 369,403.
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- Travel time: 37 hours 58 minutes
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