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Renewing your passport ONLINE? Check your photo now.

The easiest way to check that your photo meets our requirements when you apply for a renewal of your New Zealand Passport Online is to use our photo checking tool.

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Need to renew your passport?

The easiest way to renew your New Zealand passport is to apply online, you won't need to print off forms, mail us anything or visit a Passport office.

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Choose the right application form.

There's now a different form for adult renewals, new adult passports, and a form for children under 16 years.

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