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New Zealand Embassy

The New Zealand Embassy in the United Kingdom is called the New Zealand High Commission.  The High Commission can be found at New Zealand House.

The New Zealand High Commission in London is an overseas post of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The High Commission is to manages New Zealand's political, economic and trade relations with the United Kingdom and Ireland. The High Commission also provides diplomatic and consular services to New Zealanders in the UK and Ireland.

• Applications for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa can be made online. Click here to start the NZ Working Holiday Visa Application.

The reason it is called a High Commission and not an Embassy, which is the more commonly known term, is because permanent diplomatic missions between Commonwealth countries are known as High Commissions. 

New Zealand Visa and Migration Queries

Below you can find information about common New Zealand visas, online applications and free assessments.

Working Holiday Visa New Zealand Immigration allows young travellers between the ages of 18 and 30 to work and travel in New Zealand through the Working Holiday Scheme.  Apply Here for a Working Holiday Visa		Skilled Migration The Skilled Migration Category facilitates the entry of skilled migrants into New Zealand, and is a way for independent migrants to gain permanent residence.   Free Online Skilled Visa Assessment
Work Permit Policy Work Permits are designed to attract overseas workers who will contribute to New Zealand business. This is a temporary work category, with the opportunity to gain residence at a later date.   New Zealand Work Permit Online Assessment		Family Migration Policy The Family Migration Category allows the entry of partners and family members of New Zealand citizens and residents. Children and dependents can also be included.  Family Migration Online Eligibility Assessment

New Zealand Embassy Address:

• New Zealand House
  80 Haymarket
  London SW1Y 4TQ
  United Kingdom
  Tel: 020 7930 8422
  Fax: 020 7839 4580