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Embassies and consular services for Spain
| Location | Service areas |
|---|---|
| Embassy of Spain | |
| New Zealand Embassy to Spain | Andorra, Malta, Spain, Holy See, Morocco |
Our relationship with Spain
New Zealand and Spain share a warm bilateral relationship, built on our shared values of democracy, equitable global health outcomes, commitment to multi-lateral fora, human rights, gender, international peace and security, and the environment. 2027 will be the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
There is regular contact between our leaders, Foreign Ministers and ministries, focused in particular on our Global Values Partnership(external link). New Zealand and Spain successfully campaigned for non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council in the Western European and Others Group for 2015-2016, and we share an interest in contributing to a Security Council that is more open, effective, and transparent.
Trade and investment
Spain is the fourth largest European Union economy and the world’s 14th largest economy. New Zealand primary sector, manufacturing and services companies have a history of operations in Spain, and new opportunities are being explored, including in the health, agribusiness, marine and tourism sectors.
In July 2023, New Zealand and the EU signed a high-quality, comprehensive, and progressive Free Trade Agreement which entered into force in May 2024. As a European Union member state, Spain is party to the EU-NZ FTA. The FTA contains world-leading commitments on sustainable and inclusive trade.
The latest information about New Zealand's trade profile with Spain is available on the New Zealand Trade Dashboard(external link).
People and culture
New Zealanders aged between 18 and 30 can apply for a 12-month working holiday visa for Spain, under our two-way working holiday scheme. Demand is strong for the 2000 visas available.
Information for young Spanish citizens interested in living and working in New Zealand can be found on Immigration New Zealand’s Spain Working Holiday visa(external link) website.
Young New Zealand citizens looking to work/study in Spain can contact the Embassy of Spain in Wellington(external link) for more information.
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