Up to 3 months per visit as a visa-waiver visitor, and no more than 6 months in any 12-month period.

No paid work. For work, study beyond visitor limits, or a working holiday, use the appropriate visa.

🇮🇹Italy

🇳🇿New ZealandIT-NZ

Italy to New Zealand visa requirements

Q: Is the NZeTA required for transit?

Yes - visa-waiver passport holders transiting Auckland International Airport generally need an NZeTA unless exempt. Auckland transit passengers do not pay the IVL.

Q: Can I stay longer than 3 months?

Use a Visitor Visa route instead and apply before your current permission expires; INZ decides the permitted stay.

NZeTA required (NZD 17 app / 23 web) + IVL (NZD 100). Visa-waiver visitor stay up to 3 months for Italians. Italian ordinary passport holders are on New Zealand's visa waiver list. For short visits they do not apply for a Visitor Visa in advance, but must hold a valid NZeTA before travel and meet visa-waiver visitor requirements at the border. The NZeTA costs NZD 17 via the official mobile app or NZD 23 via the website, plus IVL NZD 100 for visitors, for a total of NZD 117-123. It is valid for 2 years for multiple trips and allows up to 3 months each visit, with a maximum of 6 months in any 12-month period. Transit through Auckland International Airport also requires an NZeTA for visa-waiver passport holders unless exempt. Passport must be valid at least 3 months after the planned departure date; travellers may need paid onward travel, funds of at least NZD 1,000 per month or NZD 400 per month with prepaid accommodation, and a completed New Zealand Traveller Declaration. Longer stays, sponsorship-based support, or ineligible cases should use a Visitor Visa instead.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21

Visa type

Visa-waiver with NZeTA

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

NZD 17 app / 23 web + IVL NZD 100

consular fee only

Processing time

Allow 72 hours

standard track

Validity

NZeTA valid 2 years; max 6 months in any 12 months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Request an NZeTA

Use the official NZeTA app or nzeta.immigration.govt.nz. Visitor NZeTA costs NZD 17 in the app or NZD 23 on the website, plus IVL NZD 100 paid together.

· NZD 117 app / NZD 123 web

/02

Allow time for processing

INZ says to allow 72 hours, though many requests are processed faster. Approval is emailed and linked to the passport used in the request.

· 72-hour window

/03

Check passport details

The NZeTA must match the passport used for travel, and the passport must be valid at least 3 months after the planned departure date from New Zealand.

· 3-month buffer

/04

Prepare border evidence

Have paid onward or return travel within 3 months, accommodation details, and funds evidence if asked.

· onward ticket· funds

/05

Complete the NZTD

Submit the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration online or in the NZTD app before travel; air travellers can submit from 24 hours before starting the trip.

· NZTD

/06

Arrive in New Zealand

At check-in and the border, show your passport, NZeTA confirmation, and proof of travel out if requested. Entry permission and the visitor visa are granted at the border.

· border decision

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Italy -> New Zealand · Visa-waiver with NZeTA

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredItalian passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid at least 3 months after planned departure

RequiredNZeTA confirmation

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Email or digital; linked to passport

RequiredIVL payment receipt

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Included with visitor NZeTA payment

RequiredReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Within 3 months of arrival

RequiredNew Zealand Traveller Declaration

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Free online/app declaration before arrival

RequiredAccommodation address

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel or host's address

RequiredFunds evidence

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

NZD 1,000/month or NZD 400/month with prepaid accommodation

RecommendedTravel insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Recommended by INZ for medical costs

RequiredBiosecurity declaration

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Declare food, plant, animal, outdoor gear and NZD 10,000+ cash items

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesImmigration New Zealand - visa waiver countries and territories, accessed 2026-06-21 Immigration New Zealand - NZeTA overview, accessed 2026-06-21 Immigration New Zealand - request an NZeTA, accessed 2026-06-21

Application link included: Immigration New Zealand - visa waiver countries and territories, accessed 2026-06-21

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

NZeTA (mobile app)NZD 17Via the official free NZeTA app

NZeTA (website)NZD 23Via the official online form

IVL (tourism levy)NZD 100Paid with most visitor NZeTA requests; transit passengers through Auckland are exempt

Visa Waiver Visitor Visa on arrivalFreeNo separate visa fee at the border

Visitor VisaFrom NZD 441For longer stays, sponsorship, or if visa-waiver requirements are not met

Italy Working Holiday VisaFrom NZD 770For eligible Italian citizens aged 18-30; up to 12 months

False declaration penaltiesFrom NZD 400Minimum instant fine for false NZTD declarations; prosecution can apply

Total estimateNZD 117 — NZD 123incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

NZeTA request

Allow 72 hours

Many requests are processed faster, but INZ says to allow 72 hours before travel.

Visitor Visa

80% within 2 weeks

For stays beyond visa-waiver limits or travellers who should apply before travel.

Italy Working Holiday Visa

80% within 2.5 weeks

For eligible Italians aged 18-30.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Character or deportation history

Criminal convictions, prior removal or exclusion, or security concerns can block NZeTA approval or entry permission.

Low

/02

Insufficient travel evidence

No paid onward travel, unclear accommodation, or weak funds evidence can lead to check-in or border issues.

Low

/03

Wrong NZeTA purpose

A transit-only NZeTA does not let you visit New Zealand; choose the visiting purpose when entering New Zealand.

Low

/04

Past NZ visa breaches

Previous non-compliance can stop travel or lead to refused entry permission.

Low

/05

Biosecurity or NZTD violations

False declarations or undeclared restricted items can trigger instant fines, prosecution, imprisonment, or deportation.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-21

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-21

Codex checked Italy to New Zealand

Codex checked on 2026-06-21 against official Immigration New Zealand and NZTD sources; added checked-date, corrected NZeTA fee channels to NZD 17 app / NZD 23 web, refreshed Visitor/Working Holiday fees and processing, clarified the 6-month-in-12 cap, and removed unsupported flight-route wording.

2026-05-27

Italy to New Zealand route verified

Confirmed NZeTA NZD 17/23 + IVL NZD 100 for Italian citizens.

2024-10-01 · major

IVL raised from NZD 35 to NZD 100

Tourism levy raised nearly threefold.

2019-10-01 · major

NZeTA introduced

Pre-arrival authorization required for all visa-waiver nationals.

/09 — The questions