What you need for your application

COVID-19 update: We are currently experiencing delays processing passports due to reduced staff on site. We apologise and will process your application as soon as possible. Our Wellington and Christchurch counters are open for appointments. Our Auckland and Manukau counters remain closed. For urgent and non-urgent passports, apply online.

The Online Passport Service and Online Photo Checker will be unavailable between 10:00pm Saturday 2nd of October and 2:30pm Sunday 3rd October (NZST) due to planned system maintenance. You may want to check back from time to time as you may be able to access the website earlier. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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You need a passport photo, an identity referee or witness, your previous passport details (if you have had one before), a way to pay and delivery details.

You must be a New Zealand citizen to apply for a New Zealand passport.