New Zealand entry requirements for Italian citizens

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Short answerItalian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to New Zealand. Up to 90 days per visit.

How long you can stay
Up to 90 days per visit.
What you need
  • NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) approved before travel
  • Passport valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand
  • Evidence of onward travel and enough funds (may be asked for on arrival)
  • IVL (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) paid as part of the NZeTA request
Good to know
Italy is on Immigration New Zealand's visa waiver countries and territories list with no passport conditions attached. Visa-waiver visitors get a Visa Waiver Visitor Visa on arrival for up to 3 months, but must request an NZeTA first (from NZD $17; allow 72 hours; valid 2 years). Overall cap: up to 6 months in any 12-month period. Source for stay/validity/fee: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/. The NZeTA request also includes the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $100, paid together (Immigration New Zealand, Visa Waiver Visitor Visa page, checked 2026-10-05).

Is your passport valid long enough?

The rule: Passport valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand

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Source Immigration New Zealand — Visa waiver countries and territoriesChecked against the source on 2026-10-05

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New Zealand for other passports

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  • Chileelectronic travel authorisation (ETA) required
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  • Franceelectronic travel authorisation (ETA) required
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  • Singaporeelectronic travel authorisation (ETA) required
  • South Koreaelectronic travel authorisation (ETA) required
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  • United Kingdomelectronic travel authorisation (ETA) required
  • United Stateselectronic travel authorisation (ETA) required

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Informational only — not legal advice. Entry rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. See update history