Language requirements
You need to be able to hold a basic conversation in English to get New Zealand citizenship.
Note
If you are from Samoa or applying for a child, you might not have to meet all the language requirements.
If English is not your first language
You must include something with your application that proves you can speak English.
Accepted documents:
- School certificate
- School report
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) form
- Employer reference letter
- University academic record
- University certificate – bachelor’s, diploma, master’s, PhD
If a case officer has any questions about your English, they might ask you to come in for an interview.
At the interview, if the case officer does not think your English is good enough, they will tell you what you can do next.
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