New Zealand - Consulate of Portugal in Wellington |
You are a New Zealand citizen or you are from Portugal and are looking for information on the consulate of Portugal in Wellington situated in New Zealand. A consulate in Wellington could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Portugal. It all depends on the importance of Wellington and New Zealand in the relationships with the government of Portugal.
The difference between consulates found in Wellington are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Portugal in New Zealand besides Wellington
Portuguese Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand, 16 Fisher Crescent, P.O. Box 1024 - 16, Auckland, New ZealandEmail: daniel@silva.co.nz - Tel: (+64) 9 259 4014 - Website:
Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Wellington, New Zealand - 67, Port Road - Seaview - Lower Hutt - Wellington - New Zealand
Email: portuguese.honoraryconsul.wgtn@gmail.com - Tel: (+64) 45893337 - Website: sidney.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt
Or the embassy of Portugal in New Zealand
(There is no embassy of Portugal located in New Zealand)
Consulate Appointment in Wellington
Most consulates in Wellington need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Portugal in Wellington first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Wellington do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in New Zealand or Portugal.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Wellington please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.