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Chinese Consulate in Christchurch, New Zealand

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

Consul-General: Mr. Wang Zhijian
Address: 106 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Christchurch

Address: 108 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041
Tel: 0064-3-3433650, 11:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:00 on working days
Fax: 0064-3-3433647
Email: chc_zx@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:00 - 12:00, Monday to Friday (except holidays)

Consular District

Tasman, Nelson, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland

Visa Application

1. All applicants holding ordinary passports should complete the visa aplication form on the official web of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, print it out and sign it.
2. All applicants aged 14-70 should come to the consulate in person to lodge the submission.

Visa Fees

Processing Time

1. Most applications are processed within 4 working days from the next working day after application submission. Applications are assessed individually, so the actual processing time may vary. It is recommended to apply one month prior to the trip.

2. Express service is available if the consular officer agrees at time the application is submitted and the additional service fee of NZD 37 paid. Documents of outward travel, such as a fully paid return ticket and hotel reservation may be required.

2024 Holiday Schedule of Chinese Consulate in Christchurch

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

- Last updated on Jun. 27, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Christchurch

Asked by Tony from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 07, 2024 19:48

I fly to Guangzhou from Singapore then 5 days later visit Hong Kong and return to Guangzhou do I ne

I fly from Singapore to Guangzhou stay 5 days then visit Hong Kong and return to Guangzhou to continue
my holiday in China. Do I need a 2 entry visitor VISA .

Answers (1)

Answered by Harry | Feb. 08, 2024 00:37

Yes, you do.

Asked by Philip Lieu 廖辉群 from NEW ZEALAND | Dec. 02, 2020 14:13

New Zealand passport translates to Chinese

Please help ! I have a New Zealand passport need to be translated to Chinese and sent to China.
I have already notarise it ,what can I do next .thanks !

Answers (1)

Answered by Larry | Dec. 03, 2020 22:08

You need to have it translated by a translation company first, and then have the passport authenciated by the Chinese embassy.

Asked by Doreen from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 07, 2020 17:23

Asked by Doreen from New Zealand

Hi, I had already paid NZ$465 for a 3 month visa for my family (Husband and Son) for holidays to China from 7 March 2020 to 17 March 2020. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have decided to change the date from 20 June 2020 to 30 June 2020. Do we still have to pay again for our visa for the change of date to travel? Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Nancy from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 08, 2020 20:12

Dorren, read your visa carefully and see if the "enter before date" on your visa is after June 20. If yes, you don't need another visa. If not, you have to pay again for your visa. Actually as long as you enter China before the "enter before date", it would be fine. So you can put off your entry date, but not too late.

Asked by Patrick Niccol from NEW ZEALAND | Aug. 07, 2019 17:33

I have a m visa multiple entry visa -L2677844, I applied for 60 days but see that I have received 30

Am I able to get this visa amended to 60 days( I have had a 60 day visa in the past from Wellington consulate).
or is a 60 day visa no longer possible? Can I get my current visa changed or do I need to re apply for a 60 day visa and hope I am eligible this time?

-Patrick Niccol mb 021642214

Answers (1)

Answered by Nancy from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 08, 2019 00:18

You can't change your visa in New Zealand unless you reapply for it. I advise you to use it to enter China, and apply for an extension seven days before the 30 days run out.

Asked by Tor from CHINA | Jul. 28, 2019 20:23

Do I have to be present when documents are notarised at an Embassy?

I live in China and need the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand to notarise some documents. Can I send my sister who lives in NZ to do this?

thank you!!

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Answered by Nancy from USA | Jul. 29, 2019 20:10

Tor, it is possible to send your sister to process your document.