Choose the right application form.
We've updated our forms. There's now a different form for adult renewals, new adult passports, and a form for children under 16 years.
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New Zealand passports | Uruwhenua Aotearoa
The Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
Plans changed? Need to travel in a hurry? Family emergency?
Upgrade to an urgent application to get your passport within 3 working days. If it's a family emergency, contact us, we will do our best to help you.
Applying for a new passport? Don't end up red faced.
To help make passports secure your photos must show your face clearly. If your photos aren't right, your application will be delayed.
Haere rā, kia pai tō haere. Farewell, travel safe.
Be prepared and avoid problems while you're travelling. Here are some things you need to know when going to various parts of the world.
Off to Australia? Save time with SmartGate.
If you have an e-passport you can use the express immigration and customs lines at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane international airports.
Renew your adult passportNew adult passportsChild passportsEmergency travel documents
Wellington and Auckland anniversary hours
The Wellington Passport Office will be closed on Monday the 23rd of January for Wellington Anniversary Day. During this time a Call Out service is available by appointment, please contact us for further information. The Contact Centre will be open from 8:00am to 6:00pm for urgent enquiries only. Our Wellington office will reopen with full services on Tuesday the 24th of January.
The Auckland Passport Office will be closed on Monday the 30th of January for Auckland Anniversary Day, and will reopen with full services on Tuesday the 31st of January.
Fees, processing and delivery times
Processing times only start once we have a complete and accurate application. You can also apply in either Australia or the United Kingdom. International courier fees may also be charged when you submit your form.
Find out how much your passport will costPlan ahead
When you send your application, allow for delivery time to and from the Passport office. This can take several days.
Where to send your application form