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Russia Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Russia Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand

Russia Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
57 Messines Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 476 6113 Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 5 minutes)

Russia Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand

Russia Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand
6 English Oak Drive Schnapper Rock North Shore City 0632 P.O. Box 26 115, Epsom Auckland 1344 New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 528 9237 ; +64 27 442 4164 Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 5 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following New Zealand and Russian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Auckland Anniversary Day Monday, January 26 4 days, 18 hours
Nelson Anniversary Day Monday, February 02 1 week, 4 days
Waitangi Day Friday, February 06 2 weeks, 1 day
Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14 3 weeks, 2 days
Ramadan starts Wednesday, February 18 3 weeks, 6 days
Defender of the Fatherland Day Monday, February 23 1 month
Special Operations Forces Day Friday, February 27 1 month
International Women's Day Sunday, March 08 1 month, 2 weeks
International Women's Day Monday, March 09 1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?

Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington and Auckland.

2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Russia?

New Zealand citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Russia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Russia in New Zealand for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in New Zealand?

The Russian representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Auckland Anniversary Day (NZ & NZ) Mon, Jan 26, 2026 (4 days, 12 hours)

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Time in Russia vs New Zealand

Moscow, Russia time is 10:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand 11:55AMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Moscow, Russia 01:55AMWednesday, January 21, 2026