US Embassy in Wellington
Embassy 
United States Wellington, New Zealand
- Address
- 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, 6011, Wellington
- Phone
- +64(4)4626000
- Website
- nz.usembassy.gov
- Fax
- +64(4)4723537
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Jared Novelly
Sources: OpenStreetMap · New Zealand Foreign Affairs (MFAT) embassy list · Record last updated on 26 May 2026
At 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, 6011, Wellington, the US embassy in Wellington represents the United States towards New Zealand. Within 1 km there are 20 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
United States visa for New Zealand citizens
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Before flying to the United States, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the US embassy in Wellington.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of Niue in WellingtonKatherine Avenue 1, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of the Philippines in WellingtonHobson Street 50, Wellington
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High Commission of Australia in WellingtonHobson Street 72-76, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of Germany in WellingtonHobson Street 90-92, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of Turkey in WellingtonMurphy Street 15-17, 6011 Wellington
The United States’ other missions in New Zealand
The US embassy in Wellington is one of 2 missions of the United States in New Zealand. Consulates: Auckland. New Zealand in turn has 5 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
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About the US embassy in Wellington
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Wellington. The head of mission on record is Jared Novelly.
Address and contact
Address: 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, 6011, Wellington. The record for the US embassy in Wellington includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to New Zealand
US 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 US embassy in Wellington is closed
The next closures of the US 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 Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Wellington
Current procedures for the US embassy in Wellington, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Wellington
The US embassy in Wellington has 20 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Wellington?
The US embassy in Wellington is at 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, 6011, Wellington.
When is the US Embassy in Wellington closed?
The US 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 United States.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the United States?
Before flying to the United States, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
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