Apply for a first adult passport

You can apply for your first passport online if you’re aged 16 or over and a New Zealand citizen. You need to have a:

• RealMe verified identity — this is a RealMe account where you’ve been to a New Zealand Post Shop and had your identity checked and a photo taken
• cellphone that is linked to your RealMe account — you will need this to receive a security code to log in
• digital passport photograph
• credit, debit or Prezzy® card.

If you need to travel urgently

If you need to travel in a hurry you can apply for an urgent passport. It costs $382 and is processed within 3 working days.

Urgent travel

Other ways to apply

The fastest way to apply for your passport is online – no paper, postage or visits to the office needed. Paper applications can take longer as they need extra processing.

If you do need to apply by post or in person, see: Apply for your passport