Find official contact details, opening hours and consular services for the Embassy of New Zealand in Berlin, Germany.
Contact Details
| Address | Friedrichstraße 60, 10117 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 20 62 10 |
| Fax | +49 30 206 211 14 |
| nzembber@infoem.org | |
| Website | www.mfat.govt.nz/germany |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Ms. Jane Charlotte Coombs, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
Below are the official opening hours of the Embassy of New Zealand in Berlin. Visitors are advised to verify current opening times before planning their visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours may change on public holidays. Always verify before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The New Zealand Embassy is at Friedrichstraße 60 in Berlin-Mitte, between Unter den Linden and Gendarmenmarkt.
- Telephone: +49 30 20 62 10.
- Visas and NZeTA are handled online by Immigration New Zealand, not by the embassy.
About the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin
The embassy represents New Zealand in Germany and is also accredited to several neighbouring countries. Germany is one of New Zealand’s main European partners in trade, science and tourism, and thousands of young Germans go to New Zealand each year on a working holiday visa.
The Federal Foreign Office lists no other New Zealand missions in Germany.
Consular services
- Help for New Zealand citizens in Germany
- Emergency travel documents
- Information on passports (applied for online with the Department of Internal Affairs)
- Information on visas and working holidays (handled by Immigration New Zealand)
Documents checklist
Before you fly to New Zealand
- A passport valid for at least one month beyond your planned departure
- An approved NZeTA, applied for online or in the app at least 72 hours before travel, plus the tourism levy
- A return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds
- No undeclared food, plants or animal products: biosecurity rules are extremely strict
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to New Zealand
German citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to three months as tourists or business visitors, but they need an NZeTA (electronic travel authority), even for transit.
- The NZeTA costs NZD 23 online or NZD 17 in the app, plus a tourism levy. It is valid for two years and multiple visits of up to 90 days.
- Work and longer stays require a visa, for example the working holiday visa for young Germans.
- Minors travelling without a legal guardian need a consent letter in English.
- Declare all food and outdoor equipment on arrival; fines for undeclared items are high.
Travelling from New Zealand to Germany
New Zealand citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 days.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Niger (embassy), Nigeria (embassy), North Macedonia (embassy), Norway (embassy), Oman (embassy), Pakistan (embassy), Panama (embassy), Papua New Guinea (honorary), Paraguay (embassy), Peru (embassy), Philippines (embassy), Poland (embassy), Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Rwanda (embassy), Samoa (honorary), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Senegal (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on New Zealand holidays, including Waitangi Day on 6 February and Anzac Day on 25 April.
Emergency assistance
New Zealand nationals in Germany
Contact the embassy. Outside office hours, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade runs a 24-hour consular emergency line in Wellington.
German nationals in New Zealand
The German Embassy in Wellington is responsible, supported by honorary consuls in Auckland and Christchurch.
Diplomatic missions between New Zealand and Germany
New Zealand in Germany
- Berlin – New Zealand Embassy (this page)
Germany in New Zealand
- Wellington – German Embassy
- Auckland – Honorary Consulate
- Christchurch – Honorary Consulate (South Island)
Frequently asked questions about the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin
Do I need an NZeTA just to change planes in Auckland?
Yes. The NZeTA is also required for transit.
Can I apply for a working holiday visa at the embassy?
No. Working holiday visas are applied for online with Immigration New Zealand.
Why is food checked so strictly at New Zealand airports?
New Zealand protects its unique ecosystem with strict biosecurity rules. Undeclared items lead to high fines.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: New Zealand Embassy, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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