Canadian Embassy in New Zealand

The Canadian embassy is in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, at The Terrace 125, 6011 Wellington. The head of mission on record is Keith Smith. Its phone number and website are on its page.

New Zealand citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Canada, not at the Canadian embassy.

In return, New Zealand has 2 missions in Canada, including its embassy in Ottawa.

Canada in New Zealand

Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in New Zealand.

Travel to New Zealand for Canadian citizens

Canadian 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 90 days. In New Zealand, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Canadian embassy in New Zealand is closed

The Canadian embassy in New Zealand closes 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, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.