- Address
- Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1 202 3284800
- Website
- mfat.govt.nz
- Head of mission
- Chris Seed
New Zealand
United States
New Zealand Embassy & Consulates in the United States
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
- 1 honorary consulate
In the United States, New Zealand has an embassy in Washington D.C., 2 consulates general in Santa Monica and Honolulu, an honorary consulate in Honolulu and 1 other office. US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: New Zealand’s 5 missions in the United States
Map: New Zealand’s 5 missions in the United States
New Zealand Embassy in Washington D.C.
The New Zealand embassy is in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, at Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington. The head of mission on record is Chris Seed. Its phone number and website are on its page.
New Zealand consulates in the United States
- Consulate General of New Zealand in Santa Monica
Olympic Boulevard 2425, 90404 Santa Monica
Today 08:30–13:00, 13:30–16:30 - Consulate General of New Zealand in Honolulu
Bishop Street 733, 96813 Honolulu
Today 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 -
New Zealand also has 2 consulates general in Santa Monica and Honolulu; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
New Zealand honorary consulates in the United States
New Zealand has an honorary consulate in Honolulu; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
New Zealand visa for US citizens
United StatesNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of the United States
New ZealandUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of New Zealand
New Zealand visa requirements for citizens of the United States
- NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority)
- Fee: NZ$17
- 1 required document
checked 22 October 2026
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. The application is made online on the official portal of New Zealand, not at the New Zealand embassy.
The United States’ missions in New Zealand
Missions of the United States in New Zealand (2)
In return, the United States has 2 missions in New Zealand, including its embassy in Wellington.
Good to know
New Zealand in the United States
Worldwide, New Zealand has 81 missions in 59 countries; 5 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for New Zealand citizens
Before flying to the United States, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In the United States, New Zealand citizens can turn to the New Zealand embassy for passports and emergency help.
When New Zealand missions in the United States are closed
New Zealand missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of New Zealand, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the New Zealand embassy in the United States?
The New Zealand embassy is in Washington D.C., at Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington.
Does New Zealand have consulates in the United States?
Yes, New Zealand has 2 consulates general in Santa Monica and Honolulu. New Zealand also has an honorary consulate in Honolulu.
Do US citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the United States?
New Zealand citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does the United States have an embassy in New Zealand?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Wellington, along with 1 other mission in New Zealand.