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Embassy of France in Wellington, New Zealand

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Embassy of France in Wellington, New Zealand, located at 20 Ballance Street (Level 8). View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    20 Ballance Street (Level 8)
    Wellington 6011
    New Zealand

  • Telephone

    +64 4 384 2555

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Wellington: 9:24 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    New Zealand, Cook Islands and Samoa

Location Map

Located at 20 Ballance Street (Level 8), the embassy is near key landmarks like Wellington Railway Station 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 France 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.

  • Matariki: July 10 Flag of New Zealand
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Labour Day: October 26 Flag of New Zealand
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a New Zealander passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

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

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Laurence Beau, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in New Zealand

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


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in New Zealand

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of New Zealand.

See also

New Zealand in France

New Zealand has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Wellington Railway Station (0.32 km away)

    Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive) (0.35 km away)

    Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Cable Car (0.37 km away)

    280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Old St Paul's Cathedral (0.64 km away)

    34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Zoo (4.26 km away)

    200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (1.06 km away)

    55 Cable Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 23 June 2025 at 07:32 AM (EST).

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