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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 (Open in 2 hours 15 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | Sunday, March 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 1 week, 4 days |
| April Fools | Wednesday, April 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Southland Anniversary Day | Tuesday, April 07 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
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:
- Eid al-Fitr (KW & KW) Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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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
06:45AMWednesday, March 11, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
20:45PMTuesday, March 10, 2026