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Spain Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Spain Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
Level 6, Castrol House 36 Customhouse Quay Po Box 10048 Wellington 6142 New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 472 5804
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 5 minutes)
Spain Consulate General in Christchurch, New Zealand
36 Sevenoaks Drive Bryndwr 8053 Christchurch, Canterbury
Phone: 027 424 0196
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Spain may close on the following New Zealand and Spanish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 days, 2 hours |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 week |
| Day of Andalucía | Saturday, February 28 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Day of the Balearic Islands | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Fifth of March | Thursday, March 05 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| San Jose | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Spanish Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Spain currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington and Christchurch.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Spain?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Spain for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Spanish visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Spanish embassies in New Zealand?
The Spanish representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Spanish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (ES & NZ) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Spain vs New Zealand
Madrid, Spain time is 12:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
03:55AMWednesday, February 11, 2026
Madrid, Spain
15:55PMTuesday, February 10, 2026