Dutch Embassy in Wellington
Embassy 
Netherlands Wellington, New Zealand
- Address
- Level 5, 40 Bowen Street, 6011, Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 471 6390
- wel@minbuza.nl
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Head of mission: Jacquelien Nienhuis
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · New Zealand Foreign Affairs (MFAT) embassy list · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 May 2026
At Level 5, 40 Bowen Street, 6011, Wellington, the Dutch embassy in Wellington represents the Netherlands towards New Zealand. Its opening hours on record: 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00. Within 1 km there are 37 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Wellington
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| 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 the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in Wellington is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00.
Netherlands visa for New Zealand citizens
New ZealandNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of New Zealand
NetherlandsNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of the Netherlands
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 487 | 408 | 44 | 9.7% | 55.9% |
| 2024 | 578 | 499 | 52 | 9.4% | 49.9% |
| 2025 | 647 | 578 | 57 | 9.0% | 34.9% |
2025 figures: 647 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ embassy in Wellington, and 578 visas were issued. 57 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 9.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (9.4%). Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (578).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 9.0% (2025) to 9.7% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in New Zealand, 4.6% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
34.9% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of New Zealand.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of France in WellingtonLevel 8, 20 Ballance Street, Wellington
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High Commission of Sri Lanka in Wellington38 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington Central, 6011, Wellington
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Embassy of Switzerland in WellingtonCustomhouse Quay 10, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of Kuwait in WellingtonCustomhouse Quay 10, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of Brazil in WellingtonCustomhouse Quay 10, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in WellingtonFeatherston Street 119;121;123, 6011 Wellington
The Netherlands’ other missions in New Zealand
The Dutch embassy in Wellington is the only mission of the Netherlands in New Zealand on record. New Zealand in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Wellington
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Wellington. The head of mission on record is Jacquelien Nienhuis.
Address and contact
Address: Level 5, 40 Bowen Street, 6011, Wellington. The record for the Dutch embassy in Wellington includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to New Zealand
Dutch 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.
When the Dutch embassy in Wellington is closed
The next closures of the Dutch embassy in Wellington for public holidays in New Zealand are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Wellington
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Wellington, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Wellington
The Dutch embassy in Wellington has 37 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Wellington?
The Dutch embassy in Wellington is at Level 5, 40 Bowen Street, 6011, Wellington.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Wellington?
The Dutch embassy in Wellington is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Wellington open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Wellington do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Wellington closed?
The Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
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