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Cook IslandsItaly: Visa-free

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Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Italy?

Visa-free

No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Italy for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Cook Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a New Zealand passport. See the New Zealand passport.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

    RequirementVisa-free
    Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelNone, travel on your passport
    Data as of2026-10-19
    Visa-free access to Italy138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Italy passport holders visiting Cook Islands: Visa on arrival.

Italy drives on the right, the opposite side to Cook Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Italy?

No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Italy for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Italy without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Italy?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Italy?

112 / 113 / 115 / 118.

Does Italy drive on the same side of the road as Cook Islands?

Italy drives on the right, the opposite side to Cook Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Italy in?

Rome (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Rome?

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter Italy without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Italy visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.