→ Italy visa for New Zealand citizens
As an Italian citizen planning your journey to New Zealand, securing an NZeTA before your departure is your essential first step, allowing for a maximum stay of 90 days for your tourist adventure. While the NZeTA itself has a modest fee, remember that transiting through Singapore or Dubai, common layover points from Europe, can add to your overall travel expenses and requires careful consideration of their respective entry regulations. Your 90-day limit offers ample time to explore both the North and South Islands, but remember the significant time difference of roughly 12 hours means you'll be losing a full day of travel when heading eastbound.
Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-29
Entry requirements
- Health insurance
- Required
Visa options
TouristSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Tourism)
90d
TransitSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Airport Transit)
BusinessSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Business)
90d
StudentSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Study, up to 90 days)
90d
WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Subordinate Work
WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Independent Work
StudentNational Visa (Type D) for Study
RetirementNational Visa (Type D) for Elective Residency
FamilyNational Visa (Type D) for Family Reasons
OtherNational Visa (Type D) for Religious Activity
OtherNational Visa (Type D) for Mission
OtherNational Visa (Type D) for Adoption
FamilyNational Visa (Type D) for Family of U.S. Military Personnel
Digital NomadNational Visa (Type D) for Digital Nomad
InvestorNational Visa (Type D) for Investor
WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Self-Employment
WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Startup/Innovative Company
MedicalNational Visa (Type D) for Medical Treatment
TransitNational Visa (Type D) for Transit
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.