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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Switzerland Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
Embassy Of Switzerland Level 12, 10 Customhouse Quay Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 472 15 93
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 48 minutes)
Switzerland Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand
Consulate Of Switzerland 157B Colwill Road Massey Auckland, 0614 New Zealand
Phone: +64 9281 32 72
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 48 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following New Zealand and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 4 days, 3 hours |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| April Fools | Wednesday, April 01 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 4 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Switzerland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington and Auckland.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in New Zealand?
The Swiss representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Taranaki Anniversary Day (NZ) Mon, Mar 09, 2026 (3 days, 21 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs New Zealand
Bern, Switzerland time is 12:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
02:12AMThursday, March 05, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
14:12PMWednesday, March 04, 2026