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Swiss Embassy & Consulates in New Zealand

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 honorary consulate

In New Zealand, Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington and an honorary consulate in Auckland. Switzerland admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Swiss Embassy in Wellington

The Swiss embassy is in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, at Customhouse Quay 10, 6011 Wellington. The head of mission on record is Ambassador Viktor Vavricka. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Swiss honorary consulates in New Zealand

Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Auckland; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Switzerland visa for New Zealand citizens

New ZealandSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of New Zealand

SwitzerlandNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Switzerland

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

New Zealand’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of New Zealand in Switzerland (2)

In return, New Zealand has 2 missions in Switzerland, but no embassy there on record.

Good to know

Switzerland in New Zealand

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 2 of them are in New Zealand.

Travel to New Zealand for Swiss citizens

Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. In New Zealand, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Swiss missions in New Zealand are closed

Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Swiss embassy in New Zealand?

The Swiss embassy is in Wellington, at Customhouse Quay 10, 6011 Wellington.

Does Switzerland have consulates in New Zealand?

No career consulate is on record, but Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Auckland.

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

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

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Before flying to New Zealand, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Does New Zealand have an embassy in Switzerland?

Not on record: New Zealand has 2 missions in Switzerland, but no embassy.