British Consulate General in Auckland
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Auckland, New Zealand
- Address
- Queen Street 151, 1010 Auckland
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 May 2026
At Queen Street 151, 1010 Auckland, the British consulate general in Auckland serves British citizens and visitors; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Wellington, about 493 km away. Before flying to the United Kingdom, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
United Kingdom visa for New Zealand citizens
New ZealandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of New Zealand
United KingdomNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in Auckland.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in AucklandCustoms Street West 110, 1010 Auckland
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Consulate of Monaco in AucklandC/- Tompkins Wake, Level 17, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland 1010
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Consulate General of Australia in AucklandQuay Street 188, 1010 Auckland
The United Kingdom’s other missions in New Zealand
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Wellington
Hill Street 44, 6011 Wellington
For matters it cannot handle, the British embassy in Wellington (493 km) is responsible. The British consulate general in Auckland is one of 2 missions of the United Kingdom in New Zealand. New Zealand in turn has 5 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Joint Leaders' Statement on the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan: 20 August 2026
Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the European Commission, the Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Denmark, Ireland and Slovakia on the E1 West Bank…
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PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 19 August 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, today.
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PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 27 May 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, this morning.
Good to know
About the British consulate general in Auckland
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Auckland. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Queen Street 151, 1010 Auckland. The record for the British consulate general in Auckland includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to New Zealand
British citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
When the British consulate general in Auckland is closed
The next closures of the British consulate general in Auckland for public holidays in New Zealand are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Auckland
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Auckland, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Auckland
The British consulate general in Auckland has 8 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Auckland?
The British consulate general in Auckland is at Queen Street 151, 1010 Auckland.
When is the British Consulate General in Auckland closed?
The British consulate general in Auckland closes on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Where is the British embassy in New Zealand?
The British embassy is in Wellington, about 493 km from the British consulate general in Auckland.
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