Canadian High Commission in Wellington

Before flying to Canada, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the Canadian high commission in Wellington.

The Canadian high commission in Wellington is the only mission of Canada in New Zealand on record. New Zealand in turn has 2 missions in Canada, its embassy being in Ottawa.

About the Canadian high commission in Wellington

It appears in official lists as High Commission of Canada in Wellington. The head of mission on record is Keith Smith. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Canada.

Address and contact

Address: The Terrace 125, 6011 Wellington. The record for the Canadian high commission in Wellington includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Canadian citizens travelling to New Zealand

Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

When the Canadian high commission in Wellington is closed

The next closures of the Canadian high commission 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 on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the Canadian high commission in Wellington

Current procedures for the Canadian high commission in Wellington, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Canadian high commission in Wellington

The Canadian high commission in Wellington has 34 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.