British High Commission in Wellington
High Commission 
United Kingdom Wellington, New Zealand
- Address
- Hill Street 44, 6011 Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 924 2888
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 May 2026
The United Kingdom’s high commission to New Zealand is in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, at Hill Street 44, 6011 Wellington. Before flying to the United Kingdom, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
United Kingdom visa for New Zealand citizens
New ZealandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of New Zealand
United KingdomNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British high commission in Wellington.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy Branch Office of China in WellingtonHill Street 14, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of Thailand in WellingtonMolesworth Street 110, Wellington
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High Commission of India in Wellington72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, 6011, Wellington
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Embassy of Turkey in WellingtonMurphy Street 15-17, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of the Solomon Islands in WellingtonMurphy Street 15-17, 6011 Wellington
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High Commission of Fiji in WellingtonPipitea Street 31, Wellington
The United Kingdom’s other missions in New Zealand
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Auckland
Queen Street 151, 1010 Auckland
Besides the British high commission in Wellington, the United Kingdom has 1 other mission in New Zealand. Consulates: Auckland. New Zealand in turn has 5 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: Louise Cantillon
Louise Cantillon has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie & Oeno Islands.
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Joint Leaders' Statement on the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan: 20 August 2026
Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the European Commission, the Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Denmark, Ireland and Slovakia on the E1 West Bank…
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PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 19 August 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, today.
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PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 27 May 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, this morning.
Good to know
About the British high commission in Wellington
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Wellington. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Hill Street 44, 6011 Wellington. The record for the British high commission in Wellington includes a phone number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
When the British high commission in Wellington is closed
Expect the British high commission in Wellington to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British high commission in Wellington
Current procedures for the British high commission in Wellington, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Wellington
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Wellington there are 34 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Wellington?
The British high commission in Wellington is at Hill Street 44, 6011 Wellington.
When is the British High Commission in Wellington closed?
The British high commission 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 Kingdom.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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