NZ Consulate in Seattle
Since 2023, our Honorary Consul is Katharine Holdsworth.
She is actively engaged in supporting both the Seattle Christchurch Sister City Association with the New Zealanders in Seattle and the wider Pacific Northwest. As Honary Consul, Katharine is also tasked with representing the New Zealand government in Washington State.
New Zealand Honorary Consulate in Seattle
Kirkland, WA 98033
United States
How do I contact the consulate of New Zealand in Seattle?
The consulate of New Zealand in Seattle can be contacted by telephone on (425) 829 4568 and by email NZHonConSeattleWA@outlook.com.
The consulate of New Zealand in Seattle is supervised by the embassy of New Zealand in Washington, D.C.
When is the Seattle consulate open?
The consulate of New Zealand in Seattle is open Monday to Friday by appointment only. The offices are typically closed during the weekend and during holidays. Make sure to contact the consulate to confirm opening hours before visiting their offices.
Which services are offered in Seattle?
The consulate of New Zealand in Seattle offers consular assistance to citizens of New Zealand who need help when traveling in the United States and also offer consular assistance to travelers planning to visit New Zealand.
The following services are available:
Legalization services available
The following services are not available:
Visa services not available
Passport services not available
Do I need a visa to enter New Zealand?
U.S. citizens need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) to enter New Zealand. NZeTAs can be
Further information for American citizens can be found here:
Relations between New Zealand and the United States
The New Zealand consulate is one of 1689 foreign representations in the United States, one of 43 foreign representations in the city of Seattle and one of 130 New Zealand diplomatic and consular representations located abroad.
In addition to New Zealand's consulate in Seattle, New Zealand has 13 other representations in the United States. These representations include a primary embassy in Washington, D.C. and consulates in Atlanta, Burlington, Chicago, Concord, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Portland OR, Sacramento and Salt Lake City.
What is the United States presence in New Zealant?
The United States has two representations in New Zealand. These representations include a primary embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.