The Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Prague is a local point of contact for New Zealand citizens and for business and cultural links with New Zealand.
Contact Details
| Address | Václavské nám. 838/9, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic |
| Telephone | +420 234 784 777 |
| Fax | +420 234 784 445 |
| david@nzconsul.cz | |
| Head of Mission | David Chirnside, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Václavské nám. 838/9, 110 00 Prague 1.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Prague do?
In Prague, New Zealand citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Czech Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (October 2026), the post is held by David Chirnside. Its jurisdiction is the whole of the Czech Republic. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. To arrange a visit, call +420 234 784 777 and e-mail david@nzconsul.cz.
Despite the name, the office is in Praha 1, near Prague. Prague is in Prague.
Czech citizens do not need a visa for short stays in New Zealand (up to three months), but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (NZeTA) online before departure. Details: Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel information (in Czech) for New Zealand.
Which New Zealand office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for New Zealand citizens are handled by the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin (accredited to the Czech Republic).
Note: New Zealand has no resident embassy in Prague; its embassy in Berlin is accredited to the Czech Republic.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Czech public holidays. On the New Zealand national day (6 February) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
New Zealand missions in the Czech Republic
- Berlin – Embassy of New Zealand (accredited to the Czech Republic, no resident embassy in Prague)
- Prague – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Prague
Where do I renew my New Zealand passport if I live near Prague?
New Zealand passports are issued through the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin (accredited to the Czech Republic), not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the New Zealand honorary consul in Prague?
By phone on +420 234 784 777 or by e-mail to david@nzconsul.cz.
Who runs the New Zealand honorary office in Prague?
David Chirnside, according to the Czech Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (October 2026).
Do I need a visa for New Zealand with a Czech passport?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – Diplomatic List, honorary consulates (1 October 2026), Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel information for New Zealand. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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