New Zealand Embassy in Washington D.C.

Embassy New Zealand Washington D.C., United States

Address
Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington
Fax
+1 202 6675277

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Directions Call

Head of mission: Chris Seed

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · New Zealand Foreign Affairs (MFAT) embassy list · Record last updated on 12 January 2026

At Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington, the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C. represents New Zealand towards the United States. Before flying to New Zealand, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the United States

  • Veterans Day

    Wednesday

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thursday

Public holidays in New Zealand

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • Boxing Day

    Monday

New Zealand visa for US citizens

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Before flying to New Zealand, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C.

Other missions nearby

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New Zealand’s other missions in the United States

All missions of New Zealand in the United States (5)

Besides the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C., New Zealand has 4 other missions in the United States. Consulates: Santa Monica and Honolulu. Honorary consulates: Honolulu. The United States in turn has 2 missions in New Zealand, its embassy being in Wellington.

Good to know

About the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C.

It appears in official lists as Embassy of New Zealand in Washington D.C. The head of mission on record is Chris Seed.

Address and contact

Address: Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington. The record for the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

New Zealand citizens travelling to the United States

New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

When the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C. is closed

The New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and usually on holidays of New Zealand such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C.

Current procedures for the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C.

Within 1 km of the New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C. there are 28 other foreign missions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the New Zealand Embassy in Washington D.C.?

The New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C. is at Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington.

When is the New Zealand Embassy in Washington D.C. closed?

The New Zealand embassy in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of New Zealand.

Do US citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Before flying to New Zealand, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

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