Italian Honorary Consulate in Christchurch

New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

The Italian embassy is in Wellington. The Italian honorary consulate in Christchurch is one of 2 missions of Italy in New Zealand. New Zealand in turn has 2 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.

About the Italian honorary consulate in Christchurch

It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of Italy in Christchurch. It is headed by Bologna Escalona Belfiore Jose, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: Ara Institute of Canterbury 130 Madras St. Christchurch Central 8011 (alternativamente) 12 Buckleys Road, Rangiora 7400, Christchurch. The record for the Italian honorary consulate in Christchurch includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

Italian citizens travelling to New Zealand

Italian citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

When the Italian honorary consulate in Christchurch is closed

The next closures of the Italian honorary consulate in Christchurch for public holidays in New Zealand are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Before visiting the Italian honorary consulate in Christchurch

Current procedures for the Italian honorary consulate in Christchurch, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page; honorary consuls often receive visitors only by arrangement.