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Russia Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Russia Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
57 Messines Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 476 6113
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 26 minutes)
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: Close now (Open in 4 hours 26 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following New Zealand and Russian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 2 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Day after New Year's Day | Friday, January 02 | 3 weeks |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 05 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
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 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (RU) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Russia vs New Zealand
Moscow, Russia time is 10:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
04:34AMFriday, December 12, 2025
Moscow, Russia
18:34PMThursday, December 11, 2025