Embassy of France in Wellington

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If you are living or residing in Wellington and planning a trip to France, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in Wellington.

This information is for:

New Zealand passport holders living in Wellington
French passports traveling/working or living in Wellington
Foreign passports currently residing in Wellington

Embassy Information

Address:	Cooperative Bank Building 20 Ballance Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Phone:	+ 64 4 384 25 55
Fax:	+ 64 4 384 25 77
Email:
Website:	www.ambafrance-nz.org
Office hours:	Monday to Thursday: 9AM to 6PM Friday: 9AM to 4PM
Current time in Wellington	23:22 PM Tuesday, January 20 2026-01-20 (GMT +1300)
Current time in Paris (France)	11:22 AM Tuesday, January 20 2026-01-20 (GMT +0100)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to France
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for French citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Wellington and Paris is 19201.34 km (11931.16 miles). The average travel time is 40 hours 0 minutes.
Time difference: Wellington is 12:00 hours ahead of Paris. When the time is 23:22 on January, Tuesday 20 in Wellington, it is 11:22 on January, Tuesday 20 in Paris

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of France in Wellington.

Distance from city center 0.41 km ( 0.25 miles)

Nearest airport Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Distance to airport 5.94 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Tuesday (Today, January 20, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Close Now
Wednesday (January 21, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (January 22, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (January 23, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 24, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 26, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Northland Anniversary Day: Jan. 26, 2026 (Next 5 days)

Embassy of France in Wellington FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of France located?

It is located at Cooperative Bank Building 20 Ballance Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. Coordinates: (174.7796689, -41.2815297).

2. How do I contact the France Embassy in Wellington?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 64 4 384 25 55. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday: 9AM to 6PM Friday: 9AM to 4PM except official holidays in France and New Zealand.