- Address
- Grant Road 34, 6011 Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 473 5339
- Website
- ambwellington.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Cristiano Maggipinto
Italy
New Zealand
Italian Embassy & Consulates in New Zealand
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
In New Zealand, Italy has an embassy in Wellington and an honorary consulate in Christchurch. No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
Italian Embassy in Wellington
The Italian embassy is in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, at Grant Road 34, 6011 Wellington. The head of mission on record is Cristiano Maggipinto. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian honorary consulates in New Zealand
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Christchurch
Ara Institute of Canterbury 130 Madras St. Christchurch Central 8011 (alternativamente) 12 Buckleys Road, Rangiora 7400, Christchurch
Italy has an honorary consulate in Christchurch; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Italy visa for New Zealand citizens
New ZealandItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy visa for citizens of New Zealand
ItalyNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Italy
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
New Zealand’s missions in Italy
Missions of New Zealand in Italy (2)
In return, New Zealand has 2 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in New Zealand
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 2 of them are in New Zealand.
Travel to New Zealand for Italian citizens
Before flying to New Zealand, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In New Zealand, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Italian missions in New Zealand are closed
Italian missions in New Zealand close on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in New Zealand?
The Italian embassy is in Wellington, at Grant Road 34, 6011 Wellington.
Does Italy have consulates in New Zealand?
No career consulate is on record, but Italy has an honorary consulate in Christchurch.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Italy?
New Zealand citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for 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.
Does New Zealand have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, New Zealand has its embassy in Rome, along with 1 other mission in Italy.