Due to system maintenance from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Sunday 15 March 2026 (NZDT), there may be some disruption during the online passport application process. If this occurs, save your application and try again later.

Passport deliveries to the Middle East region are currently impacted by airspace closures and restrictions. If you are in the Middle East region and have an application in progress, our office will contact you directly regarding delivery options. For updates, visit: www.safetravel.govt.nz.

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Apply for your passport

Apply for your passport

You can apply online for a standard or urgent passport, use the link below:

Apply for a New Zealand passport

More information

Passport timeframes

Passport courier costs (these are in addition to the costs below)

Passport with standard processing

Adult passport: NZD$247.00

Child passport: NZD$144.00

Passport with urgent processing

Adult passport: NZD$494.00

Child passport: NZD$391.00

Same day travel or travel within 2 days

Apply online for an urgent passport, then call us straight away. You may need our after-hours service.

New Zealand

Freephone: 0800 22 50 50 (NZ only)

Phone: +64 (4) 463 9360 (outside NZ)

Australia

Freephone: 1300 559 535 (Australia only)

Phone: +61 (2) 9225 2300

UK

Phone: +44 (20) 7968 2730

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