Japanese Embassy & Consulates in New Zealand

At Willis Street 100, Wellington, the Japanese embassy represents Japan towards New Zealand. The head of mission on record is Makoto Osawa. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Japan also has a consulate general in Auckland and a consulate in Christchurch; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.

In return, New Zealand has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.

Japan in New Zealand

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 3 of them are in New Zealand.

Travel to New Zealand for Japanese citizens

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

When Japanese missions in New Zealand are closed

Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.