Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch
Consulate General 
China Christchurch, New Zealand
- Address
- 106 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
- Phone
- 0064-3-3433650
- Fax
- +64-3-3418071
Head of mission: Ying
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 January 2024
China’s consulate general in Christchurch has its offices at 106 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, while China’s embassy is in Wellington, about 309 km away. New Zealand citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
China visa for New Zealand citizens
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New Zealand citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
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China’s other missions in New Zealand
- Embassy of China in Wellington
Glenmore Street 2-6, Wellington
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- Consulate General of China in Auckland
Great South Road 588, Auckland
- Consular Office of China in Auckland
Great South Road 630, Auckland
- Embassy Branch Office of China in Wellington
Hill Street 14, 6011 Wellington
- Embassy Branch Office of China in Lower Hutt
Penrose Street 37, 5010 Lower Hutt
All missions of China in New Zealand (7)
The Chinese embassy is in Wellington, about 309 km away. Besides the Chinese consulate general in Christchurch, China has 6 other missions in New Zealand. Consulates: Wellington and Auckland. New Zealand in turn has 4 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese consulate general in Christchurch
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in Christchurch. The head of mission on record is Ying. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: 106 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. The record for the Chinese consulate general in Christchurch includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to New Zealand
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
When the Chinese consulate general in Christchurch is closed
Expect the Chinese consulate general in Christchurch to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in China.
Before visiting the Chinese consulate general in Christchurch
Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in Christchurch, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch?
The Chinese consulate general in Christchurch is at 106 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
When is the Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch closed?
The Chinese consulate general in Christchurch closes on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for China?
New Zealand citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Where is the Chinese embassy in New Zealand?
The Chinese embassy is in Wellington, about 309 km from the Chinese consulate general in Christchurch.
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