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Embassy of Japan in Wellington, New Zealand

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Embassy of Japan in Wellington, New Zealand, located at Level 18, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Japan, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Level 18, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street
    Wellington 6011
    New Zealand

  • Telephone

    +64 4 473-1540

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Wellington: 9:23 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Level 18, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street, the embassy is near key landmarks like Wellington Cable Car and Cuba Street. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan 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
  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan
  • Respect for the Aged Day: September 21 Flag of Japan

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan 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
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

OSAWA Makoto, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Passport Services

Japanese embassies and consulates provide passport services for citizens overseas, including applications, renewals, and replacements. To learn more about Japanese passports and the application process, see the Japan Passports page.

Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

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 Japan in Wellington, New Zealand, Japan also has 2 representations in the following cities of New Zealand:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in New Zealand

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

New Zealand in Japan

New Zealand has 4 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Wellington Cable Car (0.49 km away)

    280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Cuba Street (0.61 km away)

    Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (0.67 km away)

    55 Cable Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Botanic Garden (0.89 km away)

    101 Glenmore Street, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Railway Station (1.13 km away)

    Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive) (1.13 km away)

    Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 06 June 2026 at 10:36 AM (EST).

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