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Contact details
Physical address 37 Observatory Cir NW Washington D.C. United States
- Tel +1(202)3284800
- Fax +1(202)6675277
- Email wshinfo@mfat.govt.nz
- Head of Mission Ambassador Rosemary Banks
Postal address 37 Observatory Cir NW Washington D.C. United States
Other consular contacts
Consular assistance
New Zealand Honorary Consuls help New Zealand Citizens, with genuine Consular Emergencies, and with notarial and document certification services. For more details please visit: www.safetravel.govt.nz(external link)
Honorary Consuls do not perform agency services for Immigration New Zealand (INZ) or the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Details for these agencies as follows:
- Travel Authorities and VISAS: - ALL travellers to New Zealand on holiday, require either a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) or a visitor visa — unless you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen. These and other visas services are provided online by Immigration New Zealand ONLY, - via their website: www.immigration.govt.nz(external link) or Tel 011-64-(9)-914-4100 (outside New Zealand).
- New Zealand Passports: please visit the NZ Passports Office: www.passports.govt.nz(external link) or 011-64 (4)-463-9360 (outside New Zealand).
Travel advisories
New Zealanders considering travel to the United States should review our travel advisory(external link) with up-to-date information on security risks.
Notarial services
In certain circumstances, staff at this embassy are able to provide certified copies, witness affidavits, affirmations, statutory declarations and other documents for use under New Zealand law. Call the consular staff for fee information and to make an appointment.
White House tours
The White House website states that foreign nationals interested in touring the White House should contact their Embassy to arrange a tour. However, the Embassy has been advised by the US Department of State that this is service is currently unavailable. We are therefore unable to process any applications at this time.
You may wish to consider tours of the US Capitol Building, where visitors are able to make tour reservations up to three months in advance or obtain same-day tour passes. Passports or other forms of ID are not required for entry into the U.S. Capitol.
Career opportunities
Visit Careers at MFAT for opportunities in New Zealand and overseas.