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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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, April 25 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| ANZAC Day | Monday, April 27 | 6 days, 10 hours |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Waqfat Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Friday, May 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, June 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 4 months |
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:
- ANZAC Day (NZ) Sat, Apr 25, 2026 (4 days, 5 hours)
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Time in Kuwait vs New Zealand
Kuwait City, Kuwait time is 9:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
18:18PMMonday, April 20, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
09:18AMMonday, April 20, 2026