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Embassy of Italy in Wellington, New Zealand

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Embassy of Italy in Wellington, New Zealand, located at 34-38 Grant Road, Thorndon. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Italy, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    34-38 Grant Road, Thorndon
    Wellington 6011
    New Zealand

  • Telephone

    +64 4 473 5339

  • Emergency Phone

    +64 (0) 27 444 8259 (strictly for use in emergency situations such as accidents, arrests, urgent health issues, and similar circumstances.)

  • Fax

    +64 4 472 7255

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
    Friday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Wellington: 9:56 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 34-38 Grant Road, Thorndon, the embassy is near key landmarks like Old St Paul's Cathedral and New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive). Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Italy in Wellington, New Zealand

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Matariki: July 10 Flag of New Zealand
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Italy
  • Labour Day: October 26 Flag of New Zealand
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of Italy

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Italy in Wellington, New Zealand:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

If you hold a New Zealander passport, you do not need a visa to enter Italy.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Italy without a visa. The most common types of Italy visas are the following.

  • Uniform Schengen Visas (USV)
  • Limited Territorial Validity Visas (LTV)
  • Long sojourn or "national" Visas (NV)

Head of Mission

Cristiano Maggipinto, Ambassador

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Passport Services

Italian embassies and consulates facilitate passport applications for Italian citizens and also provide assistance to their citizens in case of lost or stolen passports.

Notarial Services

The diplomatic missions of Italy provide notarial services for various documents, such as authentication, certification, and legalization.

Consular Assistance

Italian diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to Italian citizens residing or traveling abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal issues.

Visa Services

Italian embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Italy.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in New Zealand

Besides Embassy of Italy in Wellington, New Zealand, Italy also has 3 representations in the following cities of New Zealand:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Italy in New Zealand

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Italy in neighboring countries or regions of New Zealand.

See also

New Zealand in Italy

New Zealand has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Old St Paul's Cathedral (0.76 km away)

    34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive) (1.00 km away)

    Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • Wellington Railway Station (1.10 km away)

    Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • Wellington Cable Car (1.65 km away)

    280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne (3.13 km away)

    53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

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  • Wellington Zoo (5.58 km away)

    200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

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