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France Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
Cooperative Bank Building 20 Ballance Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Phone: + 64 4 384 25 55
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 4 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following New Zealand and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 days, 2 hours |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| April Fools | Wednesday, April 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in New Zealand including and Wellington.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for France?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in New Zealand?
The French representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (NZ) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 days, 20 hours)
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Time in France vs New Zealand
Paris, France time is 12:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
03:56AMWednesday, February 11, 2026
Paris, France
15:56PMTuesday, February 10, 2026