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Kuwait Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Kuwait Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
Maritime Tower 7/10 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 471 9980
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Kuwait may close on the following New Zealand and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Miraj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Monday, January 19 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Day | Wednesday, February 25 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Thursday, February 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 2 months |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Kuwaiti Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Kuwait currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in New Zealand including and Wellington.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
New Zealand citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Kuwait. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Kuwait in New Zealand for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Kuwaiti embassies in New Zealand?
The Kuwaiti representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026/2024:
- Isra and Miraj (KW) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Kuwait vs New Zealand
Kuwait City, Kuwait time is 10:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
16:20PMTuesday, January 06, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
06:20AMTuesday, January 06, 2026