Apply for a child's first passport
Child passports are for children aged 15 and under. Once a child turns 16, they must apply for an adult passport. Child passports cost $111 and take approximately 1 month. They are valid for 5 years.
Passport timeframes:
Our people are working hard to reconnect New Zealanders and get passports out the door, but things are taking a bit longer than usual at the moment.
Apply for a child’s first passport
You can apply for your child's first passport online.
You need:
- a RealMe login
- your child's details
- an identity referee
- a passport photo
- a device with internet access and a camera
- an emergency contact
- consent from a parent or guardian
- a payment method
- delivery details.
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