- Address
- Glenmore Street 2-6, Wellington
- Phone
- (04) 472 1382
- Website
- nz.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Wang Xiaolong
China
New Zealand
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in New Zealand
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
- 1 consulate
In New Zealand, China has an embassy in Wellington, 3 consulates general in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland, a consulate in Auckland and 2 other offices. New Zealand citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Map: China’s 7 missions in New Zealand
Map: China’s 7 missions in New Zealand
Chinese Embassy in Wellington
At Glenmore Street 2-6, Wellington, the Chinese embassy represents China towards New Zealand. The head of mission on record is Wang Xiaolong. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in New Zealand
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- Consulate General of China in Christchurch
106 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
- Consulate General of China in Auckland
Great South Road 588, Auckland
Today 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00 -
- 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
China also has 3 consulates general in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland and a consulate in Auckland; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
China visa for New Zealand citizens
New ZealandChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of New Zealand
ChinaNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand visa for citizens of China
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
New Zealand’s missions in China
Missions of New Zealand in China (4)
In return, New Zealand has 4 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in New Zealand
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 7 of them are in New Zealand.
Travel to New Zealand for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand. In New Zealand, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in New Zealand are closed
Chinese missions in New Zealand 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, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in New Zealand?
The Chinese embassy is in Wellington, at Glenmore Street 2-6, Wellington.
Does China have consulates in New Zealand?
Yes, China has 3 consulates general in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland and a consulate in Auckland.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for China?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does New Zealand have an embassy in China?
Yes, New Zealand has its embassy in Beijing, along with 3 other missions in China.