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New Zealand Embassy in Riyadh — consular services and assistance

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The New Zealand Embassy in Riyadh serves New Zealanders, residents, and others requiring consular services for matters related to New Zealand within the embassy’s area of responsibility. It is located in the Diplomatic Quarter on Abdullah Al Sahmi Street; official contact details, office hours and other practical information are published on New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website. According to the official source, the embassy provides consular services such as certifying documents as true copies of the original, issuing consular letters and certificates, taking affidavits/affirmations/statutory declarations, witnessing signatures on documents, and verifying local foreign ministry signatures/seals for use in New Zealand. The embassy can verify translations of documents up to 500 words and verify MFAT signature/seal on documents forwarded for use overseas. Consular appointments should be arranged by contacting consular staff as indicated on the official page. The official page also lists postal and physical addresses in the Diplomatic Quarter, the head of mission (Ambassador Charles Kingston), and notes that the embassy can issue a letter to New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to request a Police Clearance (a fee may apply). Career opportunities are referenced via MFAT’s careers pages. For detailed procedures and appointments, consult the official MFAT source cited in the supplied facts. This profile is based solely on the official information provided and does not imply endorsement or additional guarantees.

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  • Certifying documents as true copies of the original
  • Issuing consular letters and certificates
  • Taking affidavits, affirmations and statutory declarations
  • Witnessing signatures on documents
  • Verifying local foreign ministry signature/seal for use in New Zealand
  • Verifying translations of documents (up to 500 words)
  • Issuing letters to MFAT to request Police Clearance (fee may apply)

Frequently asked questions

What are the embassy office hours?

The embassy's office hours (official source) are Sun–Thu 09:00–12:00 and 12:30–15:00. For consular appointments contact the consular staff as indicated on the official page.

Does the embassy provide consular services such as document certification?

Yes. The embassy provides consular services including certifying true copies of originals, issuing consular letters and certificates, taking affidavits/affirmations/statutory declarations, witnessing signatures, verifying foreign ministry signatures/seals for use in New Zealand, verifying translations up to 500 words, and verifying Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade signature/seal on documents, per the official page.

Can the embassy assist with obtaining a Police Clearance?

The embassy can assist by issuing a letter (a fee may apply) to New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting a Police Clearance, according to the official source. Contact consular staff for details.

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