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The German Embassy will be closed due to maintenance work from 12pm on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and re-open Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7.30am.
German Embassy Wellington
German Embassy Wellington
Ambassador Nicole Menzenbach
New Zealand and Germany share the same values of freedom, democracy and human rights. Together we can shape our future-oriented cooperation in the fields of sciences, innovation and business and deepen our long-standing partnership.
Ambassador Nicole Menzenbach
Address, opening hours and contact
Description
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Head
Nicole Menzenbach, Ambassador
City/Town
Wellington
Country
New Zealand
Address
90-92 Hobson Street, Thorndon, 6011 Wellington.
Postal address
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, P.O. Box 1687, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Administrative / consular district
New Zealand, Tokelau, Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji (only consular district), Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Pitcairn. The Head of Mission is also accredited as ambassador to Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati and Tuvalu, as well as to the Cook Islands based in Wellington.
Opening hours
The German Embassy can be contacted by phone Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm Friday 7.30am to 3pm
Book your appointment You will need an appointment to apply for a visa or a German passport/ID-card. Appointments have to be booked online, using our online booking appointment system. To protect your privacy please note that we cannot grant access to the embassy more than five minutes before your appointment. Please note that due to security concerns larger bags (larger than a standard handbag or briefcase or a day pack) cannot be brought onto the embassy premises. Please make arrangements to leave larger bags in safe storage elsewhere.
Passport pick up Passport pickups are available Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 11.45am. You will receive a pickup notification by email in advance and will then not need to make an appointment for pickup.
For other consular matters like applications for dual citizenship, certifications, life certificates or pension matters by appointment only; appointments have to be booked online, using our online booking system
How to reach us in case of an emergency In case of an after-hours emergency - requiring immediate attention - the duty officer of the Embassy can be contacted on 0064 21 651 987. This number can also be used for text messages (SMS). This emergency service is available on weekdays from close of business until 12.00 midnight local time and on weekends and public holidays from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 midnight local time. Please note that the duty officer will NOT deal with visa enquiries.
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Ambassador Nicole Menzenbach
