Consulates in Christchurch
- 5 missions
- 5 countries
- most embassies are in Wellington
Embassies and consulates in Christchurch
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Consulate General of China in Christchurch106 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
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Consulate of Japan in ChristchurchHereford Street 172, 8011 Christchurch
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in ChristchurchHalwyn Drive 46B, 8042 Christchurch
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in ChristchurchAra Institute of Canterbury 130 Madras St. Christchurch Central 8011 (alternativamente) 12 Buckleys Road, Rangiora 7400, Christchurch
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Honorary Consulate of Poland in Christchurch20 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton, 8082 Christchurch
Missions of 5 countries are based in Christchurch, 5 in all (1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates). The embassies to New Zealand are in Wellington, about 305 km away.
Public holidays in Christchurch
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year's Day
The missions in Christchurch close on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Other cities in New Zealand
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Good to know
Foreign missions in Christchurch
Among the countries with a mission in Christchurch are China, Japan, Germany, Italy and Poland.
Types of mission in Christchurch
By type, Christchurch has 1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates. Of these, the 3 honorary consulates in Christchurch offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Other cities in New Zealand
Outside Christchurch, missions in New Zealand are found in Wellington (58), Auckland (17), Lower Hutt (2), Wanaka (1) and Queenstown (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Christchurch?
There are 5 foreign missions on record in Christchurch: 1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Christchurch?
Missions from 5 countries are based in Christchurch, among them China, Japan, Germany, Italy and Poland.
Is there an embassy in Christchurch?
No. The embassies to New Zealand are in Wellington, about 305 km away; Christchurch has consulates and honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Christchurch closed?
The missions in Christchurch close on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.