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French Embassy in New Zealand

1 embassy

France is represented in New Zealand by 1 mission: an embassy in Wellington. No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.

French Embassy in Wellington

Embassy of France in Wellington

Embassy · Wellington

Address: Level 8, 20 Ballance Street, Wellington
Phone: (04) 384 2555
Website: nz.ambafrance.org
Head of mission: Francois Decoster

The French embassy is in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, at Level 8, 20 Ballance Street, Wellington. The head of mission on record is Francois Decoster. Its phone number and website are on its page.

France visa for New Zealand citizens

New ZealandFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of New Zealand

FranceNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of France

New Zealand citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.

New Zealand’s missions in France

Missions of New Zealand in France (1)

In return, New Zealand has an embassy in France, in Paris.

Good to know

France in New Zealand

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in New Zealand.

Travel to New Zealand for French citizens

Before flying to New Zealand, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In New Zealand, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in New Zealand is closed

The French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.