The Consulate General of New Zealand in Nouméa is an official consular post of New Zealand in France, serving New Zealand citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 4, boulevard Vauban – 2ème étage, 98800 Nouméa, France |
| Telephone | +687 27 25 43 +687 27 17 40 |
| consulatnz@yahoo.com |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at 4, boulevard Vauban – 2ème étage, 98800 Nouméa.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
About the New Zealand consulate general
Together with the embassy in Paris, the consulate general in Nouméa is part of New Zealand’s consular network in France. Nouméa belongs to the New Caledonia département in New Caledonia. Distance to the New Zealand Embassy in Paris: about 16744 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- New Zealand passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for New Zealand
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the New Zealand authorities ask for:
Renewing a New Zealand passport from abroad
- Renew online on passports.govt.nz (applicants 16 and over) – only the passport offices in London, Sydney and New Zealand issue passports
- Paper applications are possible but take longer
- Urgent processing (3 working days) is available for an extra fee
- In an emergency, a New Zealand embassy may issue an Emergency Travel Document with restricted validity
Sources: New Zealand Government – renew or replace your adult passport, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – passports and visas (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Do French citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation for New Zealand before departure (up to 90 days). A valid passport is required. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the office closes on the New Zealand national holiday (6 February). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
New Zealand nationals in urgent need of help can call +687 27 25 43. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs.
New Zealand missions in France
New Zealand in France
- Paris – Embassy of New Zealand
- Nouméa – Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of New Zealand in Nouméa
Where is the New Zealand consulate general in Nouméa?
At 4, boulevard Vauban – 2ème étage, 98800 Nouméa.
How can I call the New Zealand consulate general in Nouméa?
+687 27 25 43.
Do French citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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