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Embassy of Kuwait in Wellington, New Zealand

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Embassy of Kuwait in Wellington, New Zealand, located at Level 7, Maritime Tower, 10 Customhouse Quay. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Kuwait, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Level 7, Maritime Tower, 10 Customhouse Quay
    Wellington 6011
    New Zealand

  • Telephone

    +64 4 471 9980

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Islamic New Year / Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Wellington: 9:57 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Level 7, Maritime Tower, 10 Customhouse Quay, the embassy is near key landmarks like Wellington Cable Car and Wellington Railway Station. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Kuwait 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.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of Kuwait
  • Matariki: July 10 Flag of New Zealand
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of Kuwait
  • Labour Day: October 26 Flag of New Zealand

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a New Zealander passport, you can obtain a visa on arrival to enter Kuwait.

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 Kuwait without a visa. The most common types of Kuwait visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Visitor visa
  • Work visa or permit
  • Transit visa
  • Residence visa

Head of Mission

Sheikh Sabah Alsabah, Ambassador

Related Content

Passport Services

Kuwaiti embassies and consulates assist Kuwaiti citizens with passport-related services, such as passport applications, renewals, and replacements.

Legalization and Notarial Services

Kuwaiti diplomatic missions provide services for the legalization and notarization of documents including, authentication of educational certificates, marriage certificates, and other legal documents.

Visa Services

Kuwaiti diplomatic missions process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Kuwait for tourism, business, study, work, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

Online Resources

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See also

Nearby Landmarks

  • Wellington Cable Car (0.34 km away)

    280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • Wellington Railway Station (0.38 km away)

    Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive) (0.46 km away)

    Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • Old St Paul's Cathedral (0.72 km away)

    34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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  • Wellington Zoo (4.15 km away)

    200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

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  • Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne (2.28 km away)

    53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

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Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 02 July 2025 at 09:24 AM (EST).

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