Japanese Embassy in Wellington
Embassy 
Japan Wellington, New Zealand
- Address
- Willis Street 100, Wellington
- Phone
- (04) 473 1540
- Website
- nz.emb-japan.go.jp
Head of mission: Makoto Osawa
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · New Zealand Foreign Affairs (MFAT) embassy list · Record last updated on 26 May 2026
The Japanese embassy in Wellington stands at Willis Street 100, Wellington, in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours of the Japanese embassy in Wellington
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
The Japanese embassy in Wellington is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Japan visa for New Zealand citizens
New ZealandJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of New Zealand
JapanNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Japan
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Ireland in WellingtonVictoria Street 86, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of Peru in WellingtonChews Lane 11, Wellington
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Embassy of Spain in WellingtonLevel 11, I Centre, 50 Manners Street, 6011, Wellington
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Embassy of Vietnam in WellingtonGilmer Terrace 2-6, Wellington
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Embassy of Egypt in WellingtonWilleston Street 5, Wellington
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High Commission of Bangladesh in WellingtonPlimmer Tower, Suite 3108, Level 31, 2-6 Gilmer Terrace, 6011, Wellington
Japan’s other missions in New Zealand
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- Consulate of Japan in Christchurch
Hereford Street 172, 8011 Christchurch
All missions of Japan in New Zealand (3)
The Japanese embassy in Wellington is one of 3 missions of Japan in New Zealand. Consulates: Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand in turn has an embassy in Tokyo.
Good to know
About the Japanese embassy in Wellington
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Japan in Wellington. It is headed by Makoto Osawa, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Willis Street 100, Wellington. The record for the Japanese embassy in Wellington includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to New Zealand
Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Japanese embassy in Wellington is closed
The Japanese embassy in Wellington closes on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Japan such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Before visiting the Japanese embassy in Wellington
Current procedures for the Japanese embassy in Wellington, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Japanese embassy in Wellington
Within 1 km of the Japanese embassy in Wellington there are 29 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Embassy in Wellington?
The Japanese embassy in Wellington is at Willis Street 100, Wellington.
What are the opening hours of the Japanese Embassy in Wellington?
The Japanese embassy in Wellington is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Japanese Embassy in Wellington open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Japanese embassy in Wellington do not include Saturday.
When is the Japanese Embassy in Wellington closed?
The Japanese embassy in Wellington closes on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Japan.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Japan?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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