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German Embassy & Consulates in New Zealand

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 honorary consulates

Germany is represented in New Zealand by 3 missions: an embassy in Wellington and 2 honorary consulates in Christchurch and Auckland. New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Map: Germany’s 3 missions in New Zealand

Map: Germany’s 3 missions in New Zealand

German Embassy in Wellington

At Hobson Street 90-92, 6011 Wellington, the German embassy represents Germany towards New Zealand. The head of mission on record is Kristina Jonek, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

German honorary consulates in New Zealand

Germany has 2 honorary consulates in New Zealand, in Christchurch and Auckland; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Germany visa for New Zealand citizens

New ZealandGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of New Zealand

GermanyNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Germany

New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

New Zealand’s missions in Germany

Missions of New Zealand in Germany (1)

In return, New Zealand has an embassy in Germany, in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in New Zealand

Worldwide, Germany has 572 missions in 191 countries; 3 of them are in New Zealand.

Travel to New Zealand for German citizens

German 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, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

When German missions in New Zealand are closed

German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the German embassy in New Zealand?

The German embassy is in Wellington, at Hobson Street 90-92, 6011 Wellington.

Does Germany have consulates in New Zealand?

No career consulate is on record, but Germany has 2 honorary consulates in Christchurch and Auckland.

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Germany?

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

Do German citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

German citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Does New Zealand have an embassy in Germany?

Yes, New Zealand has its embassy in Berlin.