Chinese Consulate in Christchurch, New Zealand
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.
2025 Holiday Schedule of Chinese Consulate in Christchurch
Festival | Date | Day |
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New Year's Day | January 1 | Wednesday |
Chinese New Year | January 29-31 | Wednesday-Friday |
Good Friday & Easter Monday | April 8, April 21 | Friday & Monday |
Dragon Boat Festival | June 2 | Monday |
Chinese National Day | October 1-3 | Wednesday-Friday |
Christmas Day | December 24-26 | Wednesday-Friday |
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