Apply for New Zealand citizenship or passport
To apply for New Zealand citizenship or a passport follow these New Zealand Passport Office and New Zealand Government website links to find out how.
- Becoming a permanent resident
- Your commitment to New Zealand — permanent residence
- Exceptions for non-principal applicants
- Apply for New Zealand citizenship or passport
- Check if your child has New Zealand citizenship
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) can help you with visas but not New Zealand passports and citizenship.
How to get New Zealand citizenship
You need New Zealand citizenship before you can apply for a New Zealand passport.
How to get a New Zealand passport
The New Zealand Passport Office processes New Zealand passport applications. You need to go to their website for help getting a passport.
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