Chinese Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand

 From July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, New Zealand ordinary passport holders can travel to China without a visa and stay for up to 15 days.

Consul General: Mr. Chen Shijie
Address: 588 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand. 
Postal Address: P.O. Box 17-123, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand.  
Tel: +64-9-5251588, 5251589
Fax: +64-9-5250733
Email: chinaconsul_ak_nz@mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30 Monday-Friday (except holidays)
 

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Auckland

Address: 630 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand. (application by mail can send to this address)
Tel: +64-9-5713080, 5265680, 5251200 for consular protection
Fax: +64-9-5794288
Email: chinaconsulate.akl@gmail.com
Office Hours: 09:00-11:30 (for Application only), 14:00-16:00 (for Pick-Up only), Monday-Friday.
 

Consular Districts

Northland, Auckland, Waikato
 

How to Apply and Collect Visa

1. Complete the visa application form on the official web of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, print it out and sign it. Also prepare other required documents for application.
2. Head to the consulate at the appointed time, pick up a number at the entrance of the main hall, and wait for your turn.
3. When you wait for your number, please see the instructions put up in the hall, check your application documents and put them in order.
4. When your number is called, please submit your application documents.
5. Get the pink PICK UP RECEIPT.

6. According to the date on PICK UP RECEIPT or announcement of the consular office, head to the Consulate. 
7. Pick up a number at the entrance of main hall, and wait for your number at the visa hall.
8. When your number is called, approach the Window 1 to give the pink PICK UP RECEIPT and make payment.
9. Sign up at the blank area of white PICK UP RECEIPT and return it to consulate employee.
10. Pick up your passport, get the exchange and receipt. 
11. Check visa stamped on your passport carefully and make inquiries if there is any mistake.
 

Visa Fees & Processing Time

1. The consulate in Auckland doesn't accept cash, Company Cheque or Personal Cheque as means of payment. So please pay by Credit Card (visa card & master card only), EFTPOS, online banking transfer, AliPay and Wechat Pay.
2. The consulate in Auckland needs 4 working days to process the application. For emergencies, the express service taking 2-3 days is available at additional charge.
 

2024 Holiday Schedule of Chinese Consulate in Auckland

Festival Date Day
New Year's Day January 1 Monday
Chinese New Year February 12 - 14 Monday - Wednesday
Easter April 1 Monday
King's Birthday June 10 Monday
Mid-Autumn Day September 16 Monday
Chinese National Day September 30 - October 1 Monday - Tuesday
Christmas Day December 23 - 24 Monday - Tuesday


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- Last updated on Jun. 27, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Auckland
Asked by Iain Hilton from NEW ZEALAND | Jun. 12, 2024 17:23Reply
I am doing my online visa but can' upload the documents I require. Something wrong with the online?
Have completed my form & trying to upload the necessary documents. Its doesn't upload? Is there an issue with the online consulate?
Answers (1)
Answered by Keith | Jun. 12, 2024 20:47
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As I know, China Embassy in New Zealand don't provide online visa application service and you applicants need to submit the requirements to the Embassy in person.
Asked by Sasha from SOUTH AFRICA | Sep. 22, 2023 04:58Reply
Travelling on a South African passport
Hello,

I will be transmitting through Guangzhou airport in December for 4.5 hours on a South African passport. Do I need a visa, please confirm the requirements
Answers (1)
Answered by Sally | Sep. 24, 2023 19:47
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Generally, if you only stop in Guangzhou for 4.5 hours without any other stops in China, you will be eligible for the 24-hour visa-free transit.
Asked by Rose from NEW ZEALAND | Sep. 04, 2023 01:47Reply
Beijing layover
I'm a New Zealand citizen and I'm going to travel to Thailand. On my way back I have 23,5 hours layover in Beijing. I have onward ticket, hotel reservation and already booked a half day trip to Great wall of China from/to the airport. I guess I should be qualified for 24 hour visa free entry permit, however I currently heard that Beijing airport officers quite often rejecting entry applicants for no obvious reasons. Allegedly, some of them were not even allowed to stay in cue for the entry permits. I'd like to ask why is this happening and what to do to avoid this situation. Thank you.
Answers (1)
Answered by Holly | Sep. 04, 2023 20:04
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It should not be a big problem for you if you have an onward ticket. Sometimes, they do reject to give the entry permit if the transit time is short like 5-6 hours, which they think is not enough for a city tour, so unnecessary for an entry permit.
Asked by Charlie D from NEW ZEALAND | Apr. 05, 2023 01:54Reply
Long wait for visa appointment Auckland
Hi. I filled and submitted my online L visa application today, then logged into the visa appointment website to book an appointment in Auckland.
Surprised and disappointed to find there's a 5 week wait for the first available appointment!!
I'm in a bit of a hurry, do you know of some way I can get my visa sooner?
Cheers
Answers (2)
Answered by Mary | Apr. 09, 2023 20:17
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I'm afraid no. China has just resumed issuing all types of visas and the staff is quite busy, not only in Auckland.
Answered by Nigel | Jun. 11, 2023 07:59
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Hi,

I've come across the same issue, 4 week . Is this still the case?
So there's no way to submit an application without online
Asked by Christina Gera from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 06, 2023 10:14Reply
90 day 1 entry working visa for China
I am a New Zealander with a NZ passport going to work in China. I need a 90 day z visa single entry. Where do I find the form?
Answers (1)
Answered by Dennis | Feb. 08, 2023 17:31
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It is available on the official website of China embassy in NewZealand.
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