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Chinese Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand

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 Jan. 08, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Auckland

Asked by Sasha from SOUTH AFRICA | Sep. 22, 2023 04:58

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

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 01:47

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

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 01:54

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

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

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 10:14

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

It is available on the official website of China embassy in NewZealand.

Asked by Rachel from NEW ZEALAND | Apr. 18, 2022 20:01

Hong Kong Passport Renewal

I am now residing in Auckland as NZ permanent resident. My Hong Kong passport is going to expire and I would like to renew it as soon as possible. Is the China Consulate in Auckland open to public now? If not, can I renew it by post?

Answers (1)

Answered by Bruce | Apr. 22, 2022 01:47

There are many people waiting. You need to make a reservation in advance on the official website.