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Russian Embassy in New Zealand

1 embassy

Russia is represented in New Zealand by 1 mission: an embassy in Wellington. Russia requires New Zealand citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Russian Embassy in Wellington

Embassy of Russia in Wellington

Embassy · Wellington

Address: Messines Road 57, 6012 Wellington
Phone: +64 4 476 6113
Website: newzealand.mid.ru
Head of mission: Stanislav Krans

At Messines Road 57, 6012 Wellington, the Russian embassy represents Russia towards New Zealand. The head of mission on record is Stanislav Krans. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russia visa for New Zealand citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of New Zealand

Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Regular tourist visa
Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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New Zealand citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel. In New Zealand, applications go to the Russian embassy in Wellington, or to a visa centre working for Russia.

New Zealand’s missions in Russia

Missions of New Zealand in Russia (1)

In return, New Zealand has an embassy in Russia, in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in New Zealand

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in New Zealand.

Travel to New Zealand for Russian citizens

Russian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel. In New Zealand, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Russian embassy in New Zealand is closed

The Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.