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Embassy of the United States in Wellington, New Zealand

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Embassy of the United States in Wellington, New Zealand, located at 29 Fitzherbert Terrace. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United States, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    29 Fitzherbert Terrace
    Thorndon
    Wellington 6011
    New Zealand

  • Telephone

    +64 4 462 6000

  • Fax

    +64 4 499 0490

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Wellington: 9:59 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, the embassy is near key landmarks like Old St Paul's Cathedral and New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive). Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Wellington, New Zealand

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Matariki: July 10 Flag of New Zealand
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of the United States in Wellington, New Zealand:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend passports to show change of name, validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Provide emergency assistance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a New Zealander passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

David Gehrenbeck, Chargé d'affaires

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in New Zealand

Besides Embassy of the United States in Wellington, New Zealand, United States also has 1 representation in the following city of New Zealand:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United States in New Zealand

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

New Zealand in United States

New Zealand has 12 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Old St Paul's Cathedral (0.32 km away)

    34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive) (0.59 km away)

    Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Railway Station (0.66 km away)

    Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • Wellington Cable Car (1.24 km away)

    280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (1.91 km away)

    55 Cable Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Zoo (5.14 km away)

    200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

    Get Directions

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 26 March 2026 at 10:26 PM (EST).

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