Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2026

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games will take place 6-22 February, across several destinations in Italy. The Winter Paralympics will take place 6-15 March.

The opening ceremony of the Games will be hosted in Milan, and the event will close in Verona. Events will otherwise be held at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina, and Val di Fiemme. The Paralympics will open in Verona and close in Cortina d’Ampezzo, with events occurring in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo across the course of the games.

New Zealanders living or travelling in Italy should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place, and are advised to follow the advice of local authorities and Games officials at all times.

Before you go 

All New Zealanders travelling, or planning to travel in Italy, are encouraged to:

• Read our travel advice for Italy.
• Register your details. Sharing your plans and contact details with us gives us a way to let you know about important information, and changes to our travel advice.
• Be familiar with our advice for while you’re away.

Crime

New Zealanders living or travelling in Italy, and particularly areas where Olympic events will be hosted, should be aware of opportunistic petty crime like pickpocketing, bag snatching, and passport theft. These types of crimes are common and tend to occur in urban centres, tourist areas, and on public transport, and the risk may increase with an influx of visitors.

You should:

• Be security conscious in public places, guard belongings carefully, and never leave bags unattended.
• Avoid leaving valuables in hotel rooms, rented accommodation, or vehicles due to the risk of burglary.
• If your passport is stolen, report the theft to the police and apply immediately for a new passport online. It is illegal to travel without a valid document.

The New Zealand Embassy in Rome, Italy

Street Address:

Via Clitunno, 44, 00198 Rome, Italy

Telephone:

+39 06 853 7501

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

https://www.mfat.govt.nz/italy

Hours:

Mon-Fri 0900-1230 and 1330-1630

New Zealanders in need of urgent consular assistance can contact the 24/7 consular emergency line on +64 99 20 20 20.