Missions abroad

New Zealand embassies and consulates abroad

  • 81 missions
  • 59 countries
  • 50 embassies

The directory records 81 missions of New Zealand abroad (50 embassies, 17 consulates, 10 honorary consulates and 4 other offices), in 59 countries. The largest networks are in the United Kingdom (5), the United States (5) and China (4).

Countries with missions

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New Zealand embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for New Zealand passport holders

Entry rules for New Zealand passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free113
  • Visa on arrival37
  • Electronic travel authorisation9
  • e-Visa26
  • Visa required14

Visa rules for New Zealand passport holders

Good to know

New Zealand’s missions by continent

By continent, 24 of New Zealand’s missions are in Asia, 20 in Europe, 18 in Oceania, 15 in the Americas and 4 in Africa; Asia accounts for 30%.

Where New Zealand has the most missions

After the United Kingdom (5), New Zealand’s largest networks are in the United States (5), China (4), Australia (3), New Caledonia (3), the United Arab Emirates (2) and Brazil (2).

Embassies of New Zealand

New Zealand has an embassy in 50 countries. In 9 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy.

Honorary consuls of New Zealand

New Zealand has 10 honorary consulates, 12% of its network; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. In Costa Rica, Guinea, Croatia and French Polynesia, honorary consuls are its only representation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does New Zealand have the most consulates?

In the United Kingdom, with 5 missions, followed by the United States (5).

In which countries is New Zealand represented only by honorary consuls?

Costa Rica, Guinea, Croatia and French Polynesia.