NZ citizenship
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Types of citizenship: grant, birth and descent
There are 3 main types of NZ citizenship. The type you get depends on your situation.
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Check your eligibility for citizenship
Use this tool to check if you're eligible for NZ citizenship.
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Requirements for NZ citizenship
Before you apply, check you meet the requirements.
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How to apply for NZ citizenship
Follow these steps when you apply for NZ citizenship.
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Register as a citizen by descent and get a passport
If you're a citizen by descent you need to register your citizenship to get a NZ passport.
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Proof of citizenship
What to do if you've lost your NZ citizenship certificate, or need to show another government that you're not a NZ citizen.
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Changing your citizenship status
Your citizenship status will change if you want citizenship of more than 1 country, you want to give up NZ citizenship, or the NZ government takes away your citizenship.
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NZ citizenship if you're adopted
If you were born and adopted in New Zealand you’re most likely a NZ citizen. If you were born or adopted overseas, you might be a NZ citizen, or you might be able to apply for NZ citizenship by descent.
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Contact the Citizenship Office
Phone numbers, emails and addresses for the offices in NZ, Australia and the United Kingdom.
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