British High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand
British High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, located at 44 Hill Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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High Commission Address
44 Hill Street
Thorndon
Wellington 6011
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Telephone
+64 4 924 2888
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed
🕒 Current time in Wellington: 9:24 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at 44 Hill Street, the high commission is near key landmarks like New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive) and Old St Paul's Cathedral. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Matariki:
July 10
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Labour Day:
October 26
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Christmas Day:
December 25
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Boxing Day:
December 26
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the British High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand:
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
Visa Requirements
If you hold a New Zealander passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Kingdom.
Head of Mission
Iona Thomas OBE, High Commissioner
Online Resources
Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in New Zealand
Besides British High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, United Kingdom also has 1 representation in the following city of New Zealand:
- Auckland (Consulate General)
View All Diplomatic Missions of United Kingdom in New Zealand
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of United Kingdom in neighboring countries or regions of New Zealand.
- Sydney, Australia (Consulate General)
- Yarralumla, Australia (High Commission)
- Melbourne, Australia (Consulate General)
- Brisbane, Australia (Consulate General)
- Perth, Australia (Consulate General)
- Suva, Fiji (High Commission)
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (High Commission)
- Honiara, Solomon Islands (High Commission)
- Nuku'alofa, Tonga (High Commission)
See also
New Zealand in United Kingdom
New Zealand has 3 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive)
(0.23 km away)
Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Old St Paul's Cathedral
(0.46 km away)
34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Wellington Railway Station
(0.52 km away)
Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Wellington Cable Car
(0.82 km away)
280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Cuba Street
(1.91 km away)
Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Wellington Botanic Garden
(0.99 km away)
101 Glenmore Street, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
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Nearby Airports
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Wellington Airport (WLG)
(6.17 km away)
Wellington
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This page was last edited on 16 April 2026 at 05:46 AM (EST).