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Am I eligible?
We need to check that you can use this service. Please answer the following questions and click
Can I apply online?
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You are required to answer all questions on this checklist
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Do you need to use your passport for travel within the next 10 working days?
Warning
Once your passport application has been submitted, your old passport will be cancelled immediately and cannot be used for travel. Anyone attempting to travel on a cancelled passport will be refused travel.
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No
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What letter appears under the heading Type on your passport?
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Are you renewing your diplomatic or official passport?
"Diplomatic" or "official" will appear on the cover.
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No
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Has your most recent passport ever been reported as lost or stolen?
We consider you have reported your passport lost or stolen if you have told the Department of Internal Affairs the Police, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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No
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Has your most recent passport been cancelled?
Please use your latest passport. Any older passport will have been cancelled if you have had a newer one issued.
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Have you changed your name since your last passport was issued?
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Do you have an endorsement printed on the observation page of your passport?
A passport endorsement is where additional information is added to the observation page of your passport. (e.g. if you are unable to sign for your passport).
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Do you require an
endorsement
to be printed on the observation page of your renewed passport?
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No
An endorsement will be printed in your passport for the following reasons:
you wear a head covering for religious or medical reasons as part of normal attire.
you are unable to sign your passport.
your full name contains more than 48 characters (including spaces).
your name contains symbols which are not found in the English language, such as ø ä ü ç
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Are you 16 years or over?
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