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<h2>Skills and other factors to check</h2>
<p>Check the following situations and whether you qualify for the listed Immigration New Zealand (INZ) work visas or not.</p>
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<p>If you’ve been offered a job here because your employer could not find a New Zealander who’s qualified to fill the position, apply for an Essential Skills Work Visa.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/essential-skills-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Essential Skills Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Jobs in demand in <abbr>NZ</abbr> — Green List roles</h4>
<p>Check which roles are in demand by checking the Immigration New Zealand website — the Green List shows you which roles are:</p>
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<li>Tier 1 — Straight to Residence Visas</li>
<li>Tier 2 — Work to Residence Visas.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/qualifications-for-work/green-list-occupations">Green List roles — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>If you qualify, you can come to New Zealand on a Specific Purpose Work Visa because you’re:</p>
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<li>working at an event such as a conference</li>
<li>a sports referee, judge or coach</li>
<li>a music or dance examiner</li>
<li>coming for a short-term secondment.</li>
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<p>If you have strong business reasons for coming here, such as being transferred here by a multi-national company, you may also be able to apply for a Specific Purpose Work Visa. Before you apply, check the types of work you can do and how long you can stay.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/specific-purpose-or-event-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Specific Purpose Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>You can come to New Zealnd on a Work Exchange Scheme Work Visa if you’ve been accepted into an approved scheme.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/visas/visa/work-exchange-scheme-visa#https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/getting-a-job/approved-work-schemes/slider">Approved work exchange schemes — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p>You can usually stay for only 12 months, although it depends on the arrangement your employer has with Immigration New Zealand. Up to 1000 people can come to New Zealand each year on work exchange schemes.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/work-exchange-scheme-visa">Visa factsheet: Work Exchange Scheme Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>If you have a contract to work in the&nbsp;entertainment, music, film or television industries for a short time, you can apply for a work visa that covers the duration of your contract, plus a little time to get home.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Your employer in New Zealand must support your application and show that there was no New Zealander available to do the work.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/performing-artists-entertainers-and-entertainment-personnel-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Entertainers Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>You may be able to work here for up to 2 years (or more) if you’re offered work and sponsored by a religious organisation that’s a registered charity.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/general-information/acceptable-sponsors">Sponsorship — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p>You must:</p>
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<li>have at least 2 years of religious work experience or training</li>
<li>work for the religious organisation that sponsors you</li>
<li>undertake work that advances the practice of that religion.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/religious-workers-visa">Visa factsheet: Religious Worker Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>If you have the skills and experience, you can apply to work for up to 12 months on a vessel that’s fishing in New Zealand waters. Before you apply, an employer must offer you work and be willing to pay some of your expenses. You can only work for that employer and must be paid at least the minimum wage plus $2 per hour.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/foreign-crew-on-fishing-vessels-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Fishing Crew Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>If you’re already in New Zealand on a visitor or student visa, you can apply to stay on for up to 6 months to do seasonal work in the viticulture and horticulture industries. You have to:</p>
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<li>be over 18</li>
<li>be in a region where there is a real need for extra workers</li>
<li>work for an approved employer.</li>
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<p>You can only work here once on this visa.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/supplementary-seasonal-employment-sse-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Supplementary Seasonal Employer Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<h2>Working holidays</h2>
<p>Young people from more than 40 countries can come to <abbr>NZ</abbr> for a working holiday.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/work/thinking-about-coming-to-new-zealand-to-work/working-holiday-visa">Working holiday visas — INZ</a></p>
<h2>Specific work opportunities</h2>
<p>Depending on your citizenship, you can apply for work under a special arrangement. Check the list of countries below for more information.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can work, live and study here indefinitely. You apply for a resident visa at the border when you arrive in New Zealand.</p>
<p><a class="" href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/australian-resident-visa#overview">Visa factsheet: Australian Resident Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<h4>Working in the primary sector</h4>
<p>You can train in NZ for up to 12 months in the following primary industries:</p>
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<li>farming</li>
<li>mining</li>
<li>fishing — as long as the work is land-based</li>
<li>fruit, vegetable and flower-growing.</li>
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<p>To apply:</p>
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<li>your training must be supported or funded by your government</li>
<li>you need to be accepted for at least 12 weeks of training with an approved education provider.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/primary-sector-trainees-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Primary Sector Trainees Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p>Only 60 trainees from Chile can work in NZ on this visa at the same time.</p>
<h4>Working holiday</h4>
<p>If you’re aged 18 to 35, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. 940 people from Chile can get a working holiday visa each year.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/chile-working-holiday-visa">Visa factsheet: Chile Working Holiday Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<h3>Skilled workers</h3>
<p>If you’re a Chinese citizen you can work in NZ for up to 3 years if you’ve been offered a full-time job in some specific occupations and have the relevant qualifications. Check the list to see if your occupation is on it.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/skilled-work/china-skilled-work-occupations">China skilled work occupations — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/education-quals-study/qualifications-for-china-skilled-work-occupations">Qualifications for China skilled work occupations — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p>Up to 1000 people can come to New Zealand on a China Skilled Workers Visa. No more than 100 people can be working in New Zealand for each occupation on the list.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/china-skilled-workers-visa">Visa factsheet: China Skilled Workers Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Specialist occupations</h4>
<p>You can apply to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years if you’ve been offered a job and have specialist skills and experience as:</p>
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<li>a Chinese chef</li>
<li>a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner</li>
<li>a Mandarin teacher’s aide</li>
<li>a Wushu martial arts coach, or</li>
<li>a tour guide.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/education-quals-study/evidence-you2019re-qualified-for-work-under-the-china-special-work-category">Evidence you’re qualified for work under the China Special Work Category — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p>At any one time, between 100 and 200 places are available for each occupation.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/china-special-work-category-visa">Visa factsheet: China Special Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. 1000 people from China can get a Working Holiday Visa each year.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/china-working-holiday-visa">Visa factsheet: China Working Holiday Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h3>Help with your application</h3>
<p>There are checklists in Chinese and English that you can use to help you apply for your work visa.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/documents/checklists/china/checklist-for-china-resident-visa-skilled-migrant-category.pdf">Checklist for China (PDF) — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<h4>Law students and graduates</h4>
<p>While you cannot be paid for your work, if you’re studying or have graduated in law you can come here for up to 6 months to observe how our legal system works. Before you can apply, a law firm in New Zealand must offer you a temporary job.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/german-law-students-and-graduates-visitor-visa">Visa factsheet: German Law Student Visitor Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p><a class="" href="https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/for-the-public/get-legal-help/">Find a lawyer or law firm (get legal help) — New Zealand Law Society</a></p>
<h4>Working holiday</h4>
<p>If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/germany-working-holiday-visa">Visa factsheet: Germany Working Holiday Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>If you’re a qualified chef, halal slaughterer or a Bahasa teacher’s aide you can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years, with a possible extension to 4 years. There are a limited number of visas available for each occupation:</p>
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<li>100 qualified Indonesian chefs</li>
<li>20 halal slaughterers</li>
<li>20 Bahasa teacher’s aides.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/indonesia-special-work-category-visa">Visa factsheet: Indonesia Special Work Visa</a></p>
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<h4>Working in tourism as an interpreter</h4>
<p>You can apply to work for up to 3 years as an interpreter of Japanese and English if:</p>
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<li>you’ve been offered full-time work in a tourism-related industry</li>
<li>your employer will pay your wages, accommodation, medical costs and return airfare.</li>
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<p>Your chance of getting a visa is better if you have relevant experience and plan to return to Japan to pursue a career in tourism or a related field.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/japanese-interpreters-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Japanese Interpreters Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Working holiday</h4>
<p>If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/japan-working-holiday-visa">Visa factsheet: Japan Working Holiday Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<h4>Working in agriculture or viticulture</h4>
<p>You can apply to work in our fruit and vegetable, or wine industries as a seasonal worker.</p>
<p>You can stay in New Zealand for up to:</p>
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<li>7 months in any 11-month period, or</li>
<li>9 months in any 11-month period if you’re a citizen of, and live in Tuvalu or Kiribati.</li>
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<p>You must work for a seasonal employer who has been approved by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/tools/recognised-seasonal-employers-list">Recognised seasonal employers’ list — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p>At present around 11,000 workers come to New Zealand on this visa each year. The majority are from:</p>
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<li>Fiji</li>
<li>Kiribati</li>
<li>Nauru</li>
<li>Papua New Guinea</li>
<li>Samoa</li>
<li>Solomon Islands</li>
<li>Tonga</li>
<li>Tuvalu, and</li>
<li>Vanuatu.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/recognised-seasonal-employer-limited-visa">Visa factsheet: Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Getting residence if you have a job offer</h4>
<p>Every year, usually in April, INZ invites people from Samoa, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tonga and Fiji to register for a ballot. If you’re picked from the ballot, you may be able to apply for a visa that lets you and your family stay in New Zealand indefinitely.</p>
<p>To apply you must:</p>
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<li>be aged between 18 and 45</li>
<li>have been offered a full-time job for 12 months or more that pays enough to support your family</li>
<li>be able to speak, read and write English.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/samoan-quota-scheme-resident-visa#overview">Visa factsheet: Samoan Quota Resident Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/pacific-access-category-resident-visa#overview">Visa factsheet: Pacific Access Category Resident Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<h4>Skilled workers</h4>
<p>If you’re a qualified farm manager, engineering professional or registered nurse you can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years. There are a limited number of visas available for each occupation:</p>
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<li>20 farm managers</li>
<li>20 engineering professionals</li>
<li>100 registered nurses.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/philippines-special-work-category-visa">Visa factsheet: Philippines special work category — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Registering as a nurse</h4>
<p>If you’re a Filipino nurse wanting to get occupational registration in New Zealand, you can work here for up to 3 months to achieve that.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/specific-purpose-or-event-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Specific Purpose Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Working holiday</h4>
<p>If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. Only 100 people from the Philippines can get a working holiday visa each year.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/philippines-working-holiday-visa">Visa factsheet: Philippines Working Holiday Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p>If you have qualifications and experience to work in one of a range of occupations, you can apply to work here for up to 3 years.</p>
<p>Up to 50 places are available in each occupation, but there can only be a total of 200 people working here on this visa.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/qualifications-for-work/qualifications-for-republic-of-korea-special-work">Qualifications for Republic of Korea Special Work — INZ</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/republic-of-korea-special-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Republic of Korea Special Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Working in the primary sector</h4>
<p>You can train in New Zealand for up to 12 months in the following primary industries:</p>
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<li>farming</li>
<li>mining</li>
<li>fishing — as long as the work is land-based</li>
<li>fruit, vegetable and flower-growing.</li>
</ul>
<p>To apply:</p>
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<li>your training must be supported or funded by your government</li>
<li><a href="http://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/forms-guides-and-checklists#t=Checklist&amp;c=&amp;a=&amp;q=korea&amp;s=rd&amp;l=20">you need to be accepted for at least 12 weeks of training with an approved education provider.</a></li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/primary-sector-trainees-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Primary Sector Trainees Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<p>Only 50 trainees from South Korea can work in New Zealand on this visa at the same time.</p>
<h4>Working holiday</h4>
<p>If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. 3000 people from South Korea can get a working holiday visa each year.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/korea-working-holiday-visa">Visa factsheet: Korea Working Holiday Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h3>Help with your application</h3>
<p>There are checklists in Korean and English that you can use to help you apply for your work visa.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/forms-guides-and-checklists#t=Checklist&amp;c=&amp;a=&amp;q=korea&amp;s=rd&amp;l=20">Checklists: Korea — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<h4>Thai chefs</h4>
<p>You can apply to work in New Zealand as a Thai chef for up to 3 years, with a possible extension to 4 years, if you:</p>
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<li>have acceptable qualifications and experience</li>
<li>have an offer of full-time work as a Thai chef</li>
<li>work for the employer and in the place that’s on your visa.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/thai-chefs-work-visa">Visa factsheet: Thai Chef’s Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Working holiday</h4>
<p>If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. Only 100 people from Thailand can get a working holiday visa each year.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/thailand-working-holiday-visa">Visa factsheet: Thailand Working Holiday Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h3>Help with your application</h3>
<p>There are checklists in Thai and English that you can use to help you apply for your work visa.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/forms-guides-and-checklists#t=Checklist&amp;c=&amp;a=&amp;q=Thailand&amp;s=rd&amp;l=20">Checklists: Thailand — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/contact">Contact <abbr>INZ</abbr></a> if you have questions or cannot find the document you’re looking for.</p>
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<h4>Skilled workers</h4>
<p>If you’re a qualified chef or an engineering professional, you can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years. Up to 100 chefs and 100 engineering professionals can be working here at any one time on a Vietnam Special Work Visa.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/vietnam-special-work-category-visa">Visa factsheet: Vietnam Special Work Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h4>Working holiday</h4>
<p>If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. Only 100 people from Vietnam can get a working holiday visa each year.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/vietnam-working-holiday-visa#:~:text=You%20can%20apply%20for%20this,while%20you%20enjoy%20your%20holiday.">Visa factsheet: Vietnam Working Holiday Visa — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h3>Help with your application</h3>
<p>There’s a checklist in Vietnamese and English that you can use to help you apply for your work visa.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/forms-guides-and-checklists#t=Checklist&amp;c=&amp;a=&amp;q=Vietnam&amp;s=rd&amp;l=20">Checklists: Vietnam — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/contact">Contact <abbr>INZ</abbr></a> if you have questions or cannot find the document you’re looking for.</p>
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<h2 id="other-countries">All countries — work opportunities&nbsp;</h2>
<p>If your country is not in the list above, use the filter on INZ's website to see visas that allow you to work in NZ depending on your:</p>
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<li>citizenship</li>
<li>length of stay</li>
<li>age.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/visa-lists/all-work-visas">Visas that allow you to work — INZ</a></p>
<h2>Jobs in demand in NZ</h2>
<p>Check which roles are in demand by checking the Immigration New Zealand (INZ) website.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/qualifications-for-work/green-list-occupations">Green List roles — <abbr>INZ</abbr></a></p>
<h2>How to apply for visa</h2>
<p>You can either apply online or on paper for a work or other type of visa from <abbr>INZ</abbr>. Check <abbr>INZ</abbr>’s website for:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/">New Zealand visas — explore and select a visa</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application">preparing a visa application</a>.</li>
</ul>
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<p><a href="tel:111">Call 111</a> if you’re in an emergency.</p>
<p>If there’s a serious risk that people could be injured or property damaged, do not hesitate to call 111.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/law-crime-and-justice/crimes-and-emergencies/111-emergency-service/#accessible-options">Accessible options for 111</a></p>
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<h2>Get free health advice over the phone</h2>
<p>Call Healthline any day or time on freephone <a href="tel:0800611116">0800&nbsp;611&nbsp;116</a>.</p>
<p>Call if you:</p>
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<li>feel unwell but you’re not sure whether you need to see a doctor</li>
<li>need some urgent advice about a family member or friend who’s sick</li>
<li>are on holiday in <abbr>NZ</abbr> and want to know where the nearest doctor or pharmacy is.</li>
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<p>If you need to talk to someone in your own language, you can ask for a translator.</p>
<p><a href="https://info.health.nz/services-support/health-and-disability-providers/healthline/#call-healthline">Healthline — Health New Zealand</a></p>
<h3>COVID-19 Healthline</h3>
<p>For free information and health advice about COVID-19, call Healthline on freephone <a href="tel:08003585453">0800 358 5453</a>.</p>
<p>Information about COVID-19 is also available on the Health New Zealand website — <a href="https://covid19.health.nz/advice/">COVID-19</a>.</p>
<h3>Child health</h3>
<p>Call Plunketline anytime for advice about child health concerns on freephone <a href="tel:0800933922">0800 933 922</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket/what-we-offer/plunketline/">Plunketline — Plunket</a></p>
<h3>Vaccination Healthline</h3>
<p>Call for support for COVID-19, flu, measles and whooping cough vaccines on freephone <a href="tel:0800282926">0800 282 926</a>.</p>
<p>You can call <time datetime="8:00">8am</time> to <time datetime="18:00">6pm</time>, Monday to Friday.</p>
<h3>Disability Helpline</h3>
<p>Call for health advice for the disabled community on freephone <a href="tel:0800111213">0800 111 213</a> or text <a href="tel:8988">8988</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://info.health.nz/services-support/health-and-disability-providers/healthline/#other-support">Disability Helpline — Health New Zealand</a></p>
<h3>More free health advice</h3>
<p><span lang="mi">Whakarongorau Aotearoa</span> provides a range of free over-the-phone health services.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/whakarongorau-aotearoa/"><span lang="mi">Whakarongorau Aotearoa</span> — New Zealand Telehealth Services</a></p>
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<h2>What you can get</h2>
<p>If you’re eligible for publicly–funded healthcare, you can get some health services free or at low-cost, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>treatment at public hospitals</li>
<li>hospital care if you have an accident</li>
<li>maternity care</li>
<li>support services if you are disabled</li>
<li>prescriptions</li>
<li>fertility services.</li>
</ul>
<p>Being eligible does not mean that you’ll automatically receive a health service — many services have their own criteria you’ll need to meet.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/publicly-funded-health-and-disability-services">Publicly funded health and disability services — Health New Zealand</a></p>
<p>Free Rapid Antigen Tests (<abbr>RAT</abbr>) for COVID-19 are available to anyone in New Zealand (<abbr>NZ</abbr>).</p>
<p><a href="https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/covid-19/testing-and-reporting/">COVID-19 testing — Health New Zealand</a></p>
<h2>Who is eligible&nbsp;</h2>
<p>You may be able to get free or subsidised (low-cost) health and disability services if you’re:</p>
<ul>
<li>a <abbr>NZ</abbr> citizen or permanent resident</li>
<li>an Australian citizen or permanent resident who’s lived, or plans to live, in <abbr>NZ</abbr> for at least 2 years</li>
<li>a work visa holder who’s eligible to be here for 2 years or more</li>
<li>under 17 and your parent or guardian is eligible</li>
<li>an interim visa holder who was eligible immediately before you got the interim visa</li>
<li>a New Zealand Aid Programme student receiving official development assistance funding</li>
<li>a Commonwealth Scholarship student</li>
<li>a foreign language teaching assistant</li>
<li>a refugee or protected person, or in the process of applying or appealing for refugee or protection status</li>
<li>a victim or suspected victim of people trafficking.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services">Eligibility for publicly–funded health services — Health New Zealand</a></p>
<h3>Special situations</h3>
<p>There are specific situations where the eligibility for services is different.</p>
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<p>If you’re pregnant and your partner is eligible for publicly–funded health and disability services, you can get some maternity–related services in <abbr>NZ</abbr> — even if you’re not eligible for other services.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/guide-eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/eligibility-limited-range-publicly-funded-health-services/pregnant-wife-or-partner-eligible-person#eligibility-for-a-limited-range-of-publicly-funded-health-services">Pregnant wife or partner of an eligible person — Health New Zealand</a></p>
<p>If neither you or your partner are eligible, you have to pay for maternity care. You can use health insurance to help cover the cost.</p>
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<p>If you’re a temporary visitor from Australia or the United Kingdom, you can get urgent and necessary treatment publicly funded through our reciprocal health agreements.</p>
<p>You should also get travel insurance, because the agreements do not cover <abbr title="General Practitioner">GP</abbr> visits or services that are not urgent.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/reciprocal-health-agreements">Reciprocal health agreements — Health New Zealand</a></p>
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<p>The Accident Compensation Corporation (<abbr>ACC</abbr>) provides personal injury cover for all residents and visitors to New Zealand.</p>
<p>If you’re injured while visiting <abbr>NZ</abbr>, the doctor can apply to get the cost of your treatment paid for by <abbr>ACC</abbr>. You’ll still need travel insurance for situations that are not covered.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/injuries-we-cover/visiting-new-zealand/?smooth-scroll=content-after-navs">If you’re a visitor injured in <abbr>NZ</abbr> — <abbr>ACC</abbr></a></p>
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<h2>If you’re not eligible</h2>
<p>If you do not match any of the situations listed above, you:</p>
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<li>may be able to access some services for free</li>
<li>can use any service but you’ll have to pay.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/guide-eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services-0/eligibility-limited-range-publicly-funded-health-services#eligibility-for-a-limited-range-of-publicly-funded-health-services">Eligibility for a limited range of publicly–funded health services — Health New Zealand</a></p>
<h2>Proof that you’re eligible</h2>
<p>Sometimes a healthcare provider will need proof that you’re eligible. Download the eligibility checklist that lists the kinds of things you can show them as proof.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/resources-service-providers-check-eligibility/eligibility-checklist">Eligibility checklist — Health New Zealand</a></p>
2024-03-19T08:22:43+13:002024-03-19T08:22:43+13:00https://www.govt.nz/browse/health/public-health-services/getting-publicly-funded-health-services/Renew or replace your adult passport
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<p>For current passport processing timeframes, visit the passports website.</p>
<p><a title="Passport timeframes" href="https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-costs/passport-timeframes/">Passport timeframes</a></p>
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<h2>Renew your adult passport</h2>
<p>You can apply online if you want to:</p>
<ul>
<li>renew or replace a current or expired passport</li>
<li>change your name or gender on your passport</li>
<li>replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport.</li>
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<p>To renew your passport online you must be aged 16 or older and have a:</p>
<ul>
<li>passport already, even if it’s expired, lost, stolen or damaged</li>
<li>RealMe login — if you don't have one, you can create one during the online application</li>
<li>passport photo</li>
<li>identity referee</li>
<li>credit, debit or Prezzy® card.</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="link--prominent" href="https://www.passports.govt.nz/decisions/have-you-or-your-child-had-a-new-zealand-passport-before">Apply for your passport</a></p>
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<p>If you need to travel in a hurry you can apply to have your passport renewed urgently. It costs $412 and is processed within 3 working days.</p>
<p><a class="ss-broken" href="https://www.passports.govt.nz/Urgent-travel">Urgent travel</a></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>If you do need to apply by post or in person, go to <a href="https://dia.services.govt.nz/passports-getting-started/">Apply for a New Zealand passport</a> and look for the PDF form under 'Other ways to apply' at the bottom of the page.</p>
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<p>For current passport processing timeframes, visit the passports website.</p>
<p><a title="Passport timeframes" href="https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-costs/passport-timeframes/">Passport timeframes</a></p>
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<h2>Renew a child passport</h2>
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<p>They must renew their passport as an adult.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/get-or-renew-a-new-zealand-passport/renew-or-replace-your-adult-passport/">Renew your adult passport</a></p>
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<p>To renew a child passport online, you must have a:</p>
<ul>
<li>child’s passport already, even if it’s expired, lost, stolen or damaged</li>
<li>RealMe login — if you do not have one you can create one during the online application</li>
<li>identity referee — a non-family member who has known your child for more than 1 year or since birth</li>
<li>passport photo</li>
<li>credit, debit or Prezzy® card.</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="link--prominent" href="https://www.passports.govt.nz/decisions/have-you-or-your-child-had-a-new-zealand-passport-before">Renew a child passport</a></p>
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<p>If you need to travel in a hurry you can apply for an urgent passport. It costs $326 and is processed within 3 working days.</p>
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<p>If you do need to apply by post or in person, go to <a href="https://dia.services.govt.nz/passports-getting-started/">Apply for a New Zealand passport</a> and look for the PDF form under 'Other ways to apply' at the bottom of the page.</p>
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<p>It takes 5 to 10 minutes.</p>
<h2>Before you start</h2>
<p>You need to know:</p>
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<li>your parents’ citizenship when you were born</li>
<li>your passport or travel document number (or your parent's, if you are a child applying with your parent).</li>
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<p>When you use this tool, you enter your passport or travel document number. The Immigration New Zealand (INZ) system will automatically check if you have spent enough time in New Zealand, and whether you have the appropriate visa. Your results will not be saved or shared.</p>
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<p><a class="link--prominent" href="https://www.govt.nz/check-your-eligibility-for-citizenship/">Check you meet the requirements for NZ citizenship</a></p>
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<p>The result of your self-check is only an indicator. You will be fully assessed if you apply.</p>
<p><a title="Contact the Citizenship Office if you have any questions" href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/department-of-internal-affairs/citizenship-contact-information/contact-the-citizenship-office/">Contact the Citizenship Office if you have any questions</a>.</p>
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<p>To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.</p>
<p><a href="https://dia.services.govt.nz/citizenship-getting-started/">Check the progress of your application</a></p>
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<h2>Application assessment</h2>
<p>The oldest applications we are starting to assess were received in late January 2023.</p>
<p>If your application was received after January 2023, the Department of Internal Affairs cannot provide any further information on the status of your application.</p>
<p>These timeframes were updated in March 2024.</p>
<p>The time taken to process an application in the past is no guarantee of how long it may take in future.</p>
<h3><strong>Application outcome</strong></h3>
<p>96% of applicants receive an outcome within 17 months of submitting their application.</p>
<h3><strong>Application process</strong></h3>
<p>94% of applicants are granted citizenship within 19 months of submitting their application.</p>
<p>We collect data on the status of New Zealand citizenship applications by the date they were received:</p>
<p><a title="Link to data.govt status of citizenship by grant dataset" href="https://catalogue.data.govt.nz/dataset/status-of-citizenship-by-grant-applications-by-date-received-at-dia">Status of Citizenship by Grant applications by date received at DIA - Dataset - data.govt.nz</a></p>
<h3>Citizenship ceremonies</h3>
<p>Citizenship ceremonies are arranged by local councils and the timeframe for attending these varies across New Zealand.</p>
<p><a title="Link to citizenship ceremonies page" href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/how-to-apply-for-nz-citizenship/citizenship-ceremonies/">Citizenship ceremonies</a></p>
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<p>These checks sort applications based on the amount of manual intervention required by a case officer. This preliminary check allows us to process the majority of applications quickly.</p>
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<p>The time it takes to process an application can differ, depending on:</p>
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<li>the applicant’s individual circumstances</li>
<li>how much of their application we can assess using automated checks.</li>
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<p>Our online system lets us make automated checks to see if an applicant meets certain requirements for citizenship.</p>
<p>As an example of an automated check, the system matches your application with your Immigration New Zealand record. It then uses this information to calculate if you meet the presence requirement.</p>
<p>This means that some applications can now be processed much more quickly than others because they need fewer checks to be made by a case officer, or they are simpler to process. Applications that need extra manual checks may take longer.</p>
<p>Your application may need extra manual checks if:</p>
<ul>
<li>you changed your name after you migrated to New Zealand</li>
<li>you had a gap in your residency status</li>
<li>you did not meet the presence requirement the day you applied for citizenship</li>
<li>your photo does not meet the required quality standards</li>
<li>we cannot automatically match your data from Immigration New Zealand</li>
<li>external checks by other government agencies indicate you might not meet the requirements.</li>
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<p>To help us process your application as quickly as possible:</p>
<ul>
<li>apply online, if you can</li>
<li>make sure you meet the requirements for citizenship before you apply</li>
<li>provide all the necessary documents.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/requirements-for-nz-citizenship/check-you-meet-the-requirements-for-nz-citizenship/">Check you meet the requirements for NZ citizenship</a></p>
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<p>If part of an application is unable to be assessed by the automated checks, a case officer needs to look at it to understand why.</p>
<p>Once we have looked over the application, we will contact you if we need any additional information. We are otherwise unable to share the results of automated checks.</p>
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<h2>There is no urgent citizenship service</h2>
<p>Although there is no urgent citizenship service, in rare circumstances we may be able to assess your application out of the standard queue order. However, this does not affect the time required for completing all the necessary checks.</p>
<p>A request for urgency is usually only approved if you are in a situation out of your control and you have no other option.</p>
<p>All requests for urgent processing must be accompanied by documented evidence as outlined below.</p>
<p>The Citizenship Office will consider whether you need citizenship:</p>
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<li>to travel for a medical emergency</li>
<li>to represent New Zealand</li>
<li>for work or deployment</li>
<li>to stand for election</li>
<li>for humanitarian reasons.</li>
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<p>Requests for urgent processing are not approved for:</p>
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<li>financial reasons, such as not wanting to pay for a passport from your home country or a visa from another country</li>
<li>a preference to travel on a New Zealand passport</li>
<li>any other personal preference.</li>
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<p>While your application is being processed, make sure your existing overseas passport or travel document is valid. If it is due to expire within the next year, you may need to renew it in case of urgent travel. This also applies to any relevant visas issued by Immigration New Zealand.</p>
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<p>You may meet this criterion if you need to leave the country to help a sick relative, or get medical treatment you cannot get here. It must be critical, and there must be no other option.</p>
<p>If you believe you meet this criterion, you must write a letter explaining why you need New Zealand citizenship urgently. Include evidence for your reasons. This might be in the form of:</p>
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<li>medical letters indicating a critical need to travel</li>
<li>confirmation of overseas medical appointments</li>
<li>confirmation that treatment is not available in New Zealand</li>
<li>confirmation that you cannot travel on your current document</li>
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<p>Email the letter and evidence to <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz?subject=Urgent%20application%20request">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a>.</p>
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<p>You may meet this criterion if you are representing New Zealand in sport or another activity, and need citizenship to take part in an upcoming event.</p>
<p>If you believe you meet this criterion, you must write a letter explaining why you need New Zealand citizenship urgently. Include evidence for your reasons. This might be in the form of:</p>
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<li>a letter confirming your selection for the event</li>
<li>confirmation of the event date</li>
<li>the event or sporting body rules showing citizenship is a requirement.</li>
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<p>Email the letter and evidence to <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz?subject=Urgent%20application%20request">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a>.</p>
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<p>You may meet this criterion if you need citizenship to start a new job, or continue to serve or deploy with the New Zealand Defence Force.</p>
<p>If you believe you meet this criterion, you must write a letter explaining why you need New Zealand citizenship urgently. Include evidence for your reasons. This might be in the form of:</p>
<ul>
<li>confirmation citizenship is a requirement for the job</li>
<li>confirmation you have a current job offer and citizenship is the only requirement not met</li>
<li>confirmation of the date by which citizenship is needed.</li>
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<p>Requests will not be approved to re-locate for work overseas.</p>
<p>Requests for applicants who are current members of the New Zealand Defence Force may be eligible for urgent processing if they require citizenship to continue their service or deployment. Requests for applicants who are wanting to join the New Zealand Defence Force will not be approved.</p>
<p>Email the letter and evidence to <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz?subject=Urgent%20application%20request">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a>.</p>
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<p>You may meet this criterion if you are standing in an upcoming election. You must write a letter explaining why you need New Zealand citizenship urgently and include evidence for your reasons. This might be in the form of:</p>
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<li>confirmation of your registration to stand for election</li>
<li>confirmation of the election date</li>
<li>evidence of your campaign</li>
<li>supporting letters from those nominating you.</li>
</ul>
<p>Email the letter and evidence to <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz?subject=Urgent%20application%20request">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a>.</p>
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<p>You may meet the criterion for humanitarian reasons if you are in a position that you have no control over.</p>
<p>If you believe you meet this criterion, you must write a letter explaining why you need New Zealand citizenship urgently. Include evidence for your reasons. This might be in the form of:</p>
<ul>
<li>confirmation that you cannot travel on your current document</li>
<li>evidence of humanitarian circumstances</li>
<li>an explanation of how this affects you.</li>
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<p>Email the letter and evidence to <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz?subject=Urgent%20application%20request">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a>.</p>
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<p>Our <span lang="mi">kaimahi</span> are working hard to process applications as quickly as possible.</p>
<p>Check this page for regularly updated BDM service timeframes:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/service-timeframes/">Service timeframes</a></p>
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<p><strong>False claims about birth certificates:</strong></p>
<p>There have been false online claims about birth certificates.</p>
<p>New Zealand birth certificates:</p>
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<li>are not linked to bonds or financial institutions</li>
<li>only have reference numbers on the back for internal use by the Department of Internal Affairs&nbsp;— these are not shared with other agencies</li>
<li>cannot usually be used on their own as proof of identity.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Government-A-Z/7577Birth-certificates-and-source-documents-FAQ.pdf">Birth certificates and source documents FAQ (PDF 98KB)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Government-A-Z/7574Birth-certificates-and-source-documents-FAQ-accessible-alternative.txt">Birth certificates and source documents FAQ accessible (TXT 3KB)</a></p>
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<h2>Services BDM helps provide</h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/death-and-bereavement/what-you-need-to-do-when-someone-dies/">What you need to do when someone dies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/death-and-bereavement/registering-a-death/">Registering a death</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/death-and-bereavement/get-a-death-certificate/">Get a death certificate</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/order-a-birth-certificate/">Order a birth certificate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/access-to-your-birth-marriage-and-name-change-records/">Access to your birth, marriage and name change records</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/translating-official-documents/">Translating official documents</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/use-your-nz-documents-overseas/">Use your NZ documents overseas</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/separating-or-getting-divorced/how-to-get-divorced-in-nz/">How to get divorced in NZ</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/separating-or-getting-divorced/applying-for-a-divorce/">Getting a divorce</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/separating-or-getting-divorced/separating-from-your-spouse-or-partner/">Separating from your spouse or partner</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/information-for-marriage-celebrants/become-a-marriage-celebrant/">Become an independent celebrant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/information-for-marriage-celebrants/become-an-organisational-celebrant/">Become an organisational celebrant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/information-for-marriage-celebrants/performing-a-marriage-or-civil-union-ceremony/">Performing a marriage or civil union ceremony</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/information-for-marriage-celebrants/renew-your-celebrant-registration/">Renew your celebrant registration</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/information-for-marriage-celebrants/update-your-celebrant-registration-details/">Update your celebrant registration details</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/information-for-marriage-celebrants/get-celebrant-training-support-and-information/">Get celebrant training, support and information</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/fertility-issues-and-assisted-reproduction/donate-sperm-or-eggs/">Donating sperm or eggs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/fertility-issues-and-assisted-reproduction/finding-a-child-or-parent-on-the-sperm-and-egg-donor-list/">Finding a child or parent on the sperm and egg donor list</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/changing-your-gender/change-the-registered-sex-on-your-birth-certificate/">Change the gender on your birth certificate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/changing-your-name/">Changing your name</a></li>
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<li><a class="" href="https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/">Search historical births, deaths and marriages</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/history-culture-and-heritage/search-historical-records/">Search for family history records in NZ</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/history-culture-and-heritage/search-historical-records/get-someone-elses-birth-death-or-marriage-certificate/">Get someone else's birth certificate</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/how-to-get-married-in-nz/">How to get married in NZ</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/getting-married-overseas/">Getting married overseas</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/celebrants/">Finding a celebrant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/how-to-get-married-in-nz/registry-ceremonies/">Registry ceremonies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/get-a-marriage-licence/">Get a marriage licence</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/changing-your-name-when-you-get-married/">Changing your name when you get married</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/get-a-marriage-certificate/">Get a marriage certificate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/civil-unions/change-a-civil-union-to-a-marriage/">Change a civil union to a marriage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/submit-a-notice-of-objection-to-someones-wedding/">Submit a notice of objection to someone's wedding</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/information-for-marriage-celebrants/">Information for marriage celebrants</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/changing-your-name/change-your-own-name/">Changing your own name</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/changing-your-name/changing-your-childs-name/">Changing your child's name</a></li>
<li><a class="ss-broken" href="https://www.govt.nz/change-your-own-name/get-a-record-of-your-name-change/">Get a record of your name change</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/changing-your-name-when-you-get-married/">Changing your name when you get married</a></li>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Notice-of-intended-marriage-BDM60.pdf">Notice of intended marriage form BDM60 (PDF 229KB)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Notice-of-intended-marriage-BDM60-accessible-alternative.txt">Notice of intended marriage form BDM60 — accessible alternative (TXT 21KB)</a></p>
<h4>If you arrive in NZ less than 3 days before your wedding</h4>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Notice-of-intended-marriage-where-both-parties-ordinarily-resident-outside-NZ-BDM58.pdf">Notice of intended marriage where parties are ordinarily resident outside NZ form BDM58 (PDF 369KB)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Notice-of-intended-marriage-where-both-parties-ordinarily-resident-outside-NZ-BDM58-accessible-alternative.txt">Notice of intended marriage where parties are ordinarily resident outside NZ form BDM 58 — accessible alternative (TXT 27KB)</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Request-for-NZ-birth-certificate-or-printout-form-BDM93B.pdf">Request for NZ birth certificate or printout form BDM93B (PDF 265KB)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Request-for-NZ-birth-certificate-or-printout-form-BDM93B-accessible-alternative.txt">Request for NZ birth certificate or printout form BDM93B - accessible alternative (TXT 5.5KB)</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Application-to-register-a-name-change-BDM120.pdf">Application to register a name change BDM120 (PDF 586KB)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Application-to-register-a-name-change-BDM120-accessible-alternative.txt">Application to register a name change BDM120 accessible alternative (TXT 22KB)</a></p>
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<p><a title="Application to register a name change under 18 not married civil union defacto BDM122" href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Passports-citizenship-and-identity/Application-to-register-a-name-change-under-18-not-married-civil-union-defacto-BDM122.pdf">Name change by statutory declaration — of person aged under 18 who has not been married, in a civil union or de facto relationship BDM 122 (PDF 553KB)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Application-to-register-a-name-change-under-18-not-married-civil-union-defacto-BDM122-accessible-alternative.txt">Name change by statutory declaration — of person aged under 18 who has not been married, in a civil union or de facto relationship BDM 122 accessible alternative (TXT 37KB)</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Application-to-register-a-name-change-within-2-years-of-birth-BDM36.pdf">Application to register a name change within 2 years of birth BDM36 (PDF 417KB)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Application-to-register-a-name-change-within-2-years-of-birth-BDM36-accessible-alternative.txt">Application to register a name change within 2 years of birth BDM36 accessible alternative (TXT 15KB)</a></p>
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<h2>Order online — new or replacement</h2>
<p>You can order online for a person born within the last 100 years.</p>
<p><a class="link--prominent" href="https://certificates.services.govt.nz/certificate-order/certificate-events?type=birth-certificate">Order a birth certificate online</a></p>
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<p>You can also see information about:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/fertility-issues-and-assisted-reproduction/finding-a-child-or-parent-on-the-sperm-and-egg-donor-list/">Finding a child or parent on the sperm and egg donor list</a></p>
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<p>To get a birth certificate for your new baby, you’ll need to register their birth first.</p>
<p>You can register your child and order a certificate at the same time.</p>
<p><a class="" title="Register your baby" href="https://smartstart.services.govt.nz/register-my-baby">Register your baby</a></p>
<p>If you’ve already registered the birth, you can order a birth certificate at any time.</p>
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<p>When you need to use a New Zealand birth certificate in another country, you might be asked to get the document apostilled or authenticated. Some countries call this legalisation.</p>
<p>An apostille or authentication is an official government certificate that proves the signature, stamp or seal on a document is genuine.</p>
<p>You can make a request to get your birth certificate apostilled or authenticated by phone or post.</p>
<p><a title="Use your NZ documents overseas" href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/use-your-nz-documents-overseas/">Use your NZ documents overseas</a></p>
<p>You might be asked to get your birth certificate translated into another language.</p>
<p><a title="Translating official documents" href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/translating-official-documents/">Translating official documents</a></p>
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<p>If you’re adopted and need your original birth certificate, you have to complete a different form.</p>
<p><a title="Finding your birth parents" href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/adoption-and-fostering/finding-your-birth-parents/">Finding your birth parents</a></p>
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<h2>What it costs</h2>
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<p>You can choose a standard or a decorative certificate which has an image on it.</p>
<p>It costs:</p>
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<li>$33 for a standard birth certificate</li>
<li>$35 for a decorative birth certificate</li>
<li>$55 for a pack with a standard and a decorative birth certificate.</li>
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<p>If you need a birth certificate to apply for a government benefit and you cannot afford the cost, Work and Income may be able to help.</p>
<p><a title="Ministry of Social Development" href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/ministry-of-social-development/">Ministry of Social Development</a></p>
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<p>Standard certificates are folded. Decorative certificates are sent in a flat pack.</p>
<h3>Deliver to an NZ address</h3>
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<li>Standard post is free.</li>
<li>Courier $5.</li>
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<h3>Deliver to an overseas address</h3>
<p>Standard post is free.</p>
<p>Overseas courier costs:</p>
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<li>Australia, Asia, Pacific $15</li>
<li>USA $20</li>
<li>Europe, UK $25</li>
<li>rest of the world $30.</li>
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<h2>When you’ll get it</h2>
<p><span>Most people get their certificates in 1 to 2 weeks.</span></p>
<p>Check this page for regularly updated timeframes:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/service-timeframes/">BDM service timeframes</a></p>
<h2>Other ways to order</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Request-for-NZ-birth-certificate-or-printout-form-BDM93B.pdf">Request for NZ birth certificate or printout form BDM93B (PDF 265KB)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Family-and-whanau/Request-for-NZ-birth-certificate-or-printout-form-BDM93B-accessible-alternative.txt">Request for NZ birth certificate or printout form BDM93B accessible alternative (TXT 5.5KB)</a></p>
<p>Post the completed form to:</p>
<p>Births, Deaths and Marriages<br>PO Box 10526<br>Wellington 6140<br>New Zealand</p>
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<p>You can order certificates in person in Auckland, <span lang="mi">Manukau</span>, Wellington or Christchurch. You'll need photo ID.</p>
<p>To save time, book an appointment online before you visit a BDM office.</p>
<p><a title="Births, Deaths and Marriages offices" href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/births-deaths-marriages-offices/">Births, Deaths and Marriages offices</a></p>
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<p>You can order a birth certificate by phone.&nbsp;You can pay by credit or debit card.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/births-deaths-marriages-offices/in-new-zealand/">Call Births, Deaths and Marriages</a></p>
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<p>If there’s a mistake on your birth certificate, contact Births, Deaths and Marriages by phone to talk about making a change.</p>
<p>You may need to pay for a replacement certificate. You can pay over the phone by credit or debit card.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/births-deaths-marriages-offices/in-new-zealand/">Call Births, Deaths and Marriages</a></p>
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<p>To check the surname used on your birth certificate, you have to apply and pay for the birth certificate.</p>
<h3>If you were born before 1972</h3>
<p>Children born before 1972 were not registered with surnames. Records were updated in 1995 to assign the mother’s surname if the parents were not married, and the father’s name if they were.</p>
<p>Most people will not be affected, but some people may find their record is not in their preferred surname and needs to be amended.</p>
<p>The amendment is free of charge.</p>
<h3>If there’s a record of your parents’ marriage</h3>
<p>You need to write and ask for your surname to be amended.</p>
<p><a title="Postal address and email details" href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/births-deaths-marriages-offices/in-new-zealand/">Postal address and email details</a></p>
<h3>If there’s not a record of your parents’ marriage</h3>
<p>You need to write and ask for your surname to be amended and provide two types of evidence:</p>
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<li>something recent, and</li>
<li>something from as early in life as possible.</li>
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<p>Types of evidence you can use:</p>
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<li>Bank statements</li>
<li>Baptismal record</li>
<li>Community Services Card</li>
<li>Educational certificate or school report</li>
<li>Electoral roll record</li>
<li>Inland Revenue tax number</li>
<li>Lease or tenancy agreements</li>
<li>Motor vehicle registration</li>
<li>Rates notices</li>
<li>School records</li>
<li>Steps to Freedom form</li>
<li>Student identity card</li>
<li>Trade certificate</li>
<li>Utility accounts — for example, power or phone bills.</li>
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<p><a title="Postal address and email details" href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/births-deaths-marriages-offices/in-new-zealand/">Postal address and email details</a></p>
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<h2>Cost</h2>
<p>The fee to apply for New Zealand citizenship is:</p>
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<li>$470.20 for adults aged 16 and over</li>
<li>$235.10 for children aged 15 and under.</li>
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<h2>Apply online</h2>
<h3>Checklist before you apply</h3>
<p>Make sure you have:</p>
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<li>a login using RealMe — if you do not have one, you will be prompted to create a login before you begin your application</li>
<li>a device with internet access and a camera, such as a cellphone, tablet or computer — you will need this to complete an identity check</li>
<li>an identity referee</li>
<li>digital copies of your photo and documents</li>
<li>a credit or debit card to pay the fee.</li>
</ul>
<p>Find out everything you need to prepare before you apply:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/how-to-apply-for-nz-citizenship/what-to-get-ready-before-you-apply-for-nz-citizenship/">What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship</a></p>
<p><a class="link--prominent" href="https://dia.services.govt.nz">Apply online for NZ citizenship</a></p>
<h2 id="in-person-or-by-post">Apply in person or by post</h2>
<h3>Checklist before you apply</h3>
<p>Make sure you have:</p>
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<li>your completed application form</li>
<li>a witness</li>
<li>your original documents</li>
<li>2 identical photos</li>
<li>a payment card to pay the fee.</li>
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<p>Find out everything you need to prepare before you apply:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/how-to-apply-for-nz-citizenship/what-to-get-ready-before-you-apply-for-nz-citizenship/">What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship</a></p>
<h3 id="download-your-form">Download your form</h3>
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<p>If you are an adult aged 16 or over, you can apply online – or in person or by post, using the form below.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Passports-citizenship-and-identity/Application-for-NZ-citizenship-adult.pdf">Application for New Zealand citizenship — adult (PDF 642KB)</a></li>
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<p>If you are applying for a child aged 15 or under, you can apply online – or in person or by post using the form below.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Passports-citizenship-and-identity/Application-for-NZ-citizenship-child.pdf">Application for New Zealand citizenship — child (PDF 706KB)</a></li>
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<p>If you are a citizen of Samoa and you speak English, you can apply online.</p>
<p>If you would prefer to apply in person or by post, or if you want the Samoan language form, download the appropriate PDF below.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Passports-citizenship-and-identity/Application-for-NZ-citizenship-Samoan-adult-and-child.pdf">Application for New Zealand citizenship — Samoan (adult and child)&nbsp;— English language (PDF 634KB)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Passports-citizenship-and-identity/Application-for-NZ-citizenship-Samoan-adult-and-child-Samoan-language.pdf">Application for New Zealand citizenship — Samoan (adult and child) — Samoan language (PDF 605KB)</a></li>
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<p>You need to make an appointment to meet with a staff member who:</p>
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<li>accepts your application fee.</li>
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<h3>Make an appointment</h3>
<p>You can make an appointment to apply in person at 1 of our 3 public counters. Phone or email to make an appointment:</p>
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<li><a title="Auckland citizenship office" href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/department-of-internal-affairs/citizenship-contact-information/contact-the-citizenship-office/auckland-citizenship-office/">Auckland</a></li>
<li><a title="Wellington citizenship office" href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/department-of-internal-affairs/citizenship-contact-information/contact-the-citizenship-office/wellington-citizenship-office/">Wellington</a></li>
<li><a title="Christchurch citizenship office" href="https://www.govt.nz/organisations/department-of-internal-affairs/citizenship-contact-information/contact-the-citizenship-office/christchurch-citizenship-office/">Christchurch</a></li>
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<p>Post your form, photos, documents and payment to:</p>
<address>Department of Internal Affairs<br>PO Box 10680<br>Wellington 6140<br>New Zealand</address>
<p>Your documents are couriered back to you after about 4 to 6 weeks.</p>
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<p><strong>If you are a citizen by descent:</strong></p>
<p>If you were born outside New Zealand and at least one of your parents was a New Zealand citizen at the time of your birth, you need to register your citizenship to get your certificate.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/register-as-a-citizen-by-descent-and-get-a-passport/">Register as a citizen by descent</a></p>
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<p>We will process your application as soon as possible.</p>
<p>The timeframes below are estimates only. If we need any additional information during processing, we will contact you.</p>
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<p>Working days do not include weekends or public holidays. The timeframes above do not include delivery times for certificates.</p>
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<p>You need an identity referee. This is someone who can confirm you are who you say you are.</p>
<p>An identity referee must:</p>
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<li>be aged 16 or over</li>
<li>have a current or expired New Zealand passport</li>
<li>have known you for at least 1 year, or since birth</li>
<li>not be related to you or part of your extended family</li>
<li>not live at the same house as you</li>
<li>consent to act as your referee</li>
<li>understand that they may be contacted to verify details about your application.</li>
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<p>If we are unable to contact your referee, this may delay your application.</p>
<p>You need to provide these details about your referee:</p>
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<li>full name</li>
<li>date of birth</li>
<li>email</li>
<li>contact number</li>
<li>residential address</li>
<li>New Zealand passport number.</li>
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<p>You need a witness.</p>
<p>A witness must:</p>
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<li>sign the back of 1 of your passport photos, and</li>
<li>complete the witness section of your application form.</li>
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<p>Your witness must:</p>
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<li>be aged 16 or over</li>
<li>have a current New Zealand passport</li>
<li>have known you for at least 1 year, or since birth</li>
<li>not be related to you or part of your extended family</li>
<li>not live in the same house as you.</li>
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<p>There are 3 things you must include with your application:</p>
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<li>your full birth certificate or birth record</li>
<li>your current passport or your travel document — or your most recent one, if it has expired</li>
<li>a photo taken less than 6 months ago that meets passport photo requirements.</li>
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<p>If you apply online, you must attach digital copies of your documents.</p>
<p>If you apply by post or in person, you must provide original documents — not copies.</p>
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<p>You might also need to include other documents with your application.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/how-to-apply-for-nz-citizenship/what-to-get-ready-before-you-apply-for-nz-citizenship/#additional-documents">Check if you need to include other documents</a></p>
<h3 id="photo-requirements">Your photo</h3>
<p>The Citizenship Office accepts passport-style photos for New Zealand citizenship applications.</p>
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<p>The image must be:</p>
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<li>of only you</li>
<li>less than 6 months old</li>
<li>clear, sharp and in focus.</li>
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<p>The image must show:</p>
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<li>your head and shoulders</li>
<li>your face looking directly at the camera</li>
<li>your eyes open and clearly visible — not covered by hair or sunglasses</li>
<li>a neutral expression — not smiling or frowning — with your mouth closed.</li>
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<p>You can wear prescription glasses, as long as your eyes are still visible.</p>
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<p>If you are taking a photo of a baby:</p>
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<li>Lie the baby on a plain sheet.</li>
<li>Take the photo from above with their face in full view and eyes open.</li>
<li>Make sure there are no people or objects in the background.</li>
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<p>Number of photos:</p>
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<li>If you are applying online, you need 1 photo — this should be saved as a .jpeg file.</li>
<li>If you are applying by post or in person, you need 2 identical photos, printed on photo quality paper.</li>
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<p><a title="How to take a passport photo" href="https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-photos/how-to-take-a-passport-photo/">How to take a passport photo</a></p>
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<h3>Identity check</h3>
<p>If you are applying online, you can verify your identity by completing an identity check.</p>
<h4>How it works</h4>
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<li>You need a cellphone, tablet or computer with internet access and a camera to complete the identity check.</li>
<li>Once you are in the application, you will be prompted to take a photo (selfie) and a short video of your face.</li>
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<p>The identity check is optional. However, if you choose to complete it, you may not need to visit one of our offices to verify your identity in person.</p>
<h3>Digital copies of your documents</h3>
<p>For online applications, you must upload digital copies of your original documents to the online form. You do not need to send your original documents by post.</p>
<p>To create a digital copy of a document:</p>
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<li>take a photo or scan it on a photocopier, and</li>
<li>save your digital document and make sure you can access it from the device you will use to apply online.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you need help making a digital copy of your documents, most local photocopy businesses can do this for you.</p>
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<p>The digital copy of your document must be:</p>
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<li>in colour (unless the original document is black and white)</li>
<li>clear, in focus and easy to read</li>
<li>no larger than 10MB in size</li>
<li>in .pdf, .png or .jpeg file formats.</li>
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<p>If you have a residence visa, any conditions on the visa must be met or cancelled. For example, if your visa was granted under the parent category, the conditions may be for 5 or 10 years. You must check these conditions are met or cancelled before applying for New Zealand citizenship.</p>
<p>If you already have a permanent resident visa, you do not have conditions.</p>
<p>To have your parent visa conditions removed, you must send Immigration New Zealand:</p>
<ul>
<li>a cover letter requesting the removal of section 49(1) conditions, which must include all your current contact details, and</li>
<li>copies of valid passports for all the applicants who were included on the resident visa applications.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit the Immigration New Zealand website to find out where to send your documents:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/contact/new-zealand-drop-box">Postal addresses for sending paper documents</a></p>
<p>If you have a Skilled Migrant Resident visa, visit the Immigration New Zealand website to find out how your visa conditions can be removed:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/knowledgebase/kb-question/kb-question-1221">Skilled Migrant Category – removal of section 49(1) conditions</a></p>
<p>There is no fee for the removal of section 49(1) conditions.</p>
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<p>Include your citizenship or descent registration certificate with your application.</p>
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<p>You need to include something with your application that proves you can speak English.</p>
<p>Accepted documents:</p>
<ul>
<li>School certificate</li>
<li>School report</li>
<li>International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Form</li>
<li>Employer reference letter</li>
<li>University academic record</li>
<li>University certificate – bachelor’s, diploma, master’s, PhD</li>
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<p><strong>If you are applying online:</strong></p>
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<li>1 parent must fill in the ‘parental consent’ section of the application form and complete an online identity check.</li>
<li>All parents must be told about the application and give their consent for the child to apply for New Zealand citizenship.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are unable to contact the other parent or they do not consent, you need to provide details of the circumstances.</p>
<p>If a sole parent or legal guardian is providing consent, you must upload a document to verify this, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>a court order for sole legal guardianship</li>
<li>a birth certificate with one parent listed</li>
<li>a death certificate for the other parent.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>If you are applying in person or by post:</strong></p>
<p>Both parents need to:</p>
<ul>
<li>sign the application form</li>
<li>include their original passport.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are a sole parent or legal guardian, you must include evidence that you have sole legal guardianship, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>a court order for sole legal guardianship</li>
<li>a birth certificate with one parent listed</li>
<li>a death certificate for the other parent.</li>
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<p>If you do not have a Samoan passport, you can get a letter of confirmation of Samoan citizenship from the Samoan High Commission or Consulate-General.</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Samoan High Commission in Wellington" href="http://www.samoa.org.nz/">Samoan High Commission in Wellington</a></li>
<li><a title="Samoa Consulate-General in Auckland" href="http://www.samoa.org.nz/index.php?page=contact">Samoan Consulate-General in Auckland</a></li>
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<p>Include the confirmation letter with your application.</p>
<p>If you were adopted, you should also include:</p>
<ul>
<li>the Order of Adoption</li>
<li>your pre-adoptive birth certificate, and</li>
<li>your post-adoptive birth certificate.</li>
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<p>You need to provide a document that shows your name change. This must be:</p>
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<li>an original document — if you are applying in person or by post, or</li>
<li>a digital copy of your original document — if you are applying online.</li>
</ul>
<p>This document could be a:</p>
<ul>
<li>marriage or civil union certificate</li>
<li>name change document</li>
<li>divorce record.</li>
</ul>
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<p>You need to provide:</p>
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<li>original documents — if you are applying in person or by post, or</li>
<li>digital copies of your original documents — if you are applying online, and</li>
<li>a professional English translation for each document, if you have one.</li>
</ul>
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<p>We accept documents that were translated for Immigration New Zealand.</p>
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<p>If you do not have professional translations of your documents, we will get in touch with you to arrange these if required.</p>
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<p>Passport:</p>
<p>If you travelled to New Zealand as a refugee or you cannot get a new passport from your home country, you need to provide your:</p>
<ul>
<li>certificate of identity, or</li>
<li>refugee travel document.</li>
</ul>
<p>Birth certificate:</p>
<p>If the country you were born in does not issue birth certificates or birth records, you can use your household register or national identity card.</p>
<p>If you do not have any of these documents, talk to the Citizenship Office.</p>
<p>Freephone: <a href="tel:0800225151">0800 22 51 51</a><a href="tel:0800225151"></a> (New Zealand only)</p>
<p>Email: <a title="citizenship@dia.govt.nz" href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a></p>
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<p>You can choose to have a different gender on your citizenship certificate than the one that is recorded on your birth certificate.</p>
<p><a title="Choosing the gender on your citizenship record" href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/changing-your-gender/choosing-the-gender-on-your-citizenship-record/">Choosing the gender on your citizenship record</a></p>
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<h2 id="urgent">More information</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/how-to-apply-for-nz-citizenship/application-timeframes/">Citizenship timeframes</a></p>
<h3>If you are marrying a New Zealander</h3>
<p>New Zealand does not have any special rights for foreigners marrying New Zealanders — you have to go through the same citizenship process as everyone else.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/how-to-apply-for-nz-citizenship/apply-for-nz-citizenship/">Apply for NZ citizenship</a></p>
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<p><strong>Check the progress of your application:</strong></p>
<p>To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.</p>
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<td><a href="tel:00442079682730">+44 20 7968 2730</a></td>
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<ul>
<li>For enquiries about applying for citizenship, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:london@dia.govt.nz">london@dia.govt.nz</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>For&nbsp;questions about citizenship by descent or getting proof of citizenship status, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:staykiwi@dia.govt.nz">staykiwi@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
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<td>Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm (excluding public holidays)</td>
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<td><address>Department of Internal Affairs<br>1 Pall Mall East<br>London SW1Y 5AU<br>United Kingdom<br><a title="Show map" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1+Pall+Mall+E,+London+SW1Y+5AU,+UK/@51.508033,-0.1329369,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487604d1b8cb6875:0xa2963f247ca90b8e!8m2!3d51.508033!4d-0.1307482" target="_blank">(Show map)</a></address></td>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/">www.govt.nz/citizenship</a></p>
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<p><strong>Check the progress of your application:</strong></p>
<p>To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.</p>
<p><a href="https://dia.services.govt.nz/citizenship-getting-started/">Check the progress of your application</a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="tel:1300 559 535">1300 559 535</a> (Australia only)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm (Sydney time)</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="tel:0061292252300">+61 2 9225 2300</a> (outside Australia)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm (Sydney time)</span></span></p>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">For questions about applying for citizenship, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a>&nbsp;</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">For&nbsp;questions about citizenship by descent or getting proof of citizenship status, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:staykiwi@dia.govt.nz">staykiwi@dia.govt.nz</a></span></span></li>
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<td><span style="font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm (excluding public holidays)</span></span></td>
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<td><address><span style="font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Level 22<br>20 Bond Street<br>Sydney NSW 2000<br><a class="ss-broken" href="https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/20+Bond+St,+Sydney+NSW+2000,+Australia/@-33.8644492,151.2062404,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b12ae419f4ad0e5:0x4dcdb547938051ef!8m2!3d-33.8644492!4d151.2084291">(Show map)</a></span></span></address></td>
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<td><address><span style="font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">GPO Box 365<br>Sydney<br>New South Wales 2001</span></span></address></td>
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<p><a style="font-size: 18px;" href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Fira, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">www.govt.nz/citizenship</span></a></p>
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<p><strong>Check the progress of your application:</strong></p>
<p>To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.</p>
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<td><a href="tel:0800225151">0800 22 51 51</a> (New Zealand only)</td>
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<td><a href="tel:006444620651">+64 4 462 0651</a> (outside New Zealand)</td>
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<td>
<ul>
<li>For enquiries about applying for citizenship, email <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
<li>For questions about citizenship by descent or getting proof of citizenship status, email <a href="mailto:staykiwi@dia.govt.nz">staykiwi@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
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<td>Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, by appointment only</td>
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<td><address>Level 1, BNZ Centre<br>120 Hereford Street<br>Christchurch<br><a href="http://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/Translation+Service,+Department+of+Internal+Affairs/@-43.5321187,172.6340092,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6d318a3cde2705bf:0x3cdd5da3551e4592">(Show map)</a></address></td>
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<td><address>New Zealand Citizenship Office<br>PO Box 25211<br>Christchurch 8144</address></td>
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<td>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/">www.govt.nz/citizenship</a></p>
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<p><strong>Contact us through NZ Relay</strong></p>
<p>If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech-impaired, you can use the New Zealand Relay Service (NZ Relay) to contact us.</p>
<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nzrelay.co.nz/" target="_blank">New Zealand Relay</a></p>
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<p><strong>Check the progress of your application:</strong></p>
<p>To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.</p>
<p><a href="https://dia.services.govt.nz/citizenship-getting-started/">Check the progress of your application</a></p>
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<td><a href="tel:0800225151">0800 22 51 51</a> (New Zealand only)</td>
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<td><a href="tel:006444620651">+64 4 462 0651</a> (outside New Zealand)</td>
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<td>
<ul>
<li>For enquiries about applying for citizenship, email <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
<li>For questions about citizenship by descent or getting proof of citizenship status, email <a href="mailto:staykiwi@dia.govt.nz">staykiwi@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
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<p>Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, by appointment only</p>
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<p>Level 2, 7 Waterloo Quay<br>Pipitea<br>Wellington 6011<br><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/7+Waterloo+Quay,+Pipitea,+Wellington+6011/@-41.2808272,174.777179,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6d38ae2c88d27bf3:0xe25fd534599d7fd5!8m2!3d-41.2808272!4d174.7793677" target="_blank">(Show map) </a></p>
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<td><address>New Zealand Citizenship Office<br>PO Box 10680<br>Wellington 6143</address></td>
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<th scope="row">Online information:</th>
<td>
<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/">www.govt.nz/citizenship</a></p>
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<p><strong>Contact us through NZ Relay</strong></p>
<p>If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech-impaired, you can use the New Zealand Relay Service (NZ Relay) to contact us.</p>
<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nzrelay.co.nz/" target="_blank">New Zealand Relay</a></p>
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<p><strong>Check the progress of your application:</strong></p>
<p>To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.</p>
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<th style="height: 17px; width: 149.312px;" scope="row">Freephone:</th>
<td style="height: 17px; width: 372.531px;"><a href="tel:0800225151">0800 22 51 51</a> (New Zealand only)</td>
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<th style="height: 17px; width: 149.312px;" scope="row">Phone:</th>
<td style="height: 17px; width: 372.531px;"><a href="tel:006444620651">+64 4 462 0651</a> (outside New Zealand)</td>
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<th style="height: 112px; width: 149.312px;" scope="row">Email:</th>
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<li>For enquiries about applying for citizenship, email <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
<li>For questions about citizenship by descent or getting proof of citizenship status, email <a href="mailto:staykiwi@dia.govt.nz">staykiwi@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
</ul>
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<th style="height: 17px; width: 149.312px;" scope="row">Opening hours:</th>
<td style="height: 17px; width: 372.531px;">Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, by appointment only</td>
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<th style="height: 105px; width: 149.312px;" scope="row">Street address:</th>
<td style="height: 105px; width: 372.531px;"><address>Carlaw Park<br>12-14 Nicholls Lane<br>Parnell<br>Auckland 1010<br><a href="https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/12+Nicholls+Lane,+Parnell,+Auckland+1010/@-36.8528753,174.7730969,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6d0d48084d5b0f33:0x36c7a1073479ee7c!8m2!3d-36.8528753!4d174.7752856">(Show map)</a></address></td>
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<th style="height: 71px; width: 149.312px;" scope="row">Postal address:</th>
<td style="height: 71px; width: 372.531px;"><address>New Zealand Citizenship Office<br>PO Box 6147<br>Auckland 1141</address></td>
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<th style="height: 46px; width: 149.312px;" scope="row">Online information:</th>
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<p><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/">www.govt.nz/citizenship</a></p>
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<p><strong>Contact us through NZ Relay</strong></p>
<p>If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech-impaired, you can use the New Zealand Relay Service (NZ Relay) to contact us.</p>
<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nzrelay.co.nz/" target="_blank">New Zealand Relay</a></p>
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<p><strong>Check the progress of your application:</strong></p>
<p>To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.</p>
<p><a href="https://dia.services.govt.nz/citizenship-getting-started/">Check the progress of your application</a></p>
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<th scope="row">Freephone:</th>
<td>
<p><a href="tel:0800225151">0800 22 51 51</a> (NZ only)</p>
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<th scope="row">Phone:</th>
<td><a href="tel:006444620651">+64 4 462 0651</a> (outside NZ)</td>
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<th scope="row">Email:</th>
<td>
<ul>
<li>For enquiries about applying for citizenship, email <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
<li>For questions about citizenship by descent or getting proof of citizenship status, email <a href="mailto:staykiwi@dia.govt.nz">staykiwi@dia.govt.nz</a></li>
</ul>
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<th scope="row">Contact centre hours:</th>
<td>Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm</td>
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<th scope="row">Postal address:</th>
<td><address>PO Box 10680<br>Wellington 6140</address></td>
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<th scope="row">Online information:</th>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/">www.govt.nz/citizenship</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Citizenship-Citizenship-Statistics?OpenDocument">Citizenship statistics</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Citizenship-Citizenship-policy?OpenDocument">Citizenship policy</a></li>
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<p><strong>What to include when you email us:</strong></p>
<p>For enquiries about a current application, email <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a> and include:</p>
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<li>the applicant’s full name, date of birth and country of birth</li>
<li>the delivery address and daytime contact number</li>
<li>details about your enquiry.</li>
</ul>
For general enquiries, email <a href="mailto:citizenship@dia.govt.nz">citizenship@dia.govt.nz</a> and include your daytime contact number.</div>
<p><strong>Contact us through NZ Relay</strong></p>
<p>If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech-impaired, you can use the New Zealand Relay Service (NZ Relay) to contact us.</p>
<p><a class="external js-span-underline" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nzrelay.co.nz/" target="_blank"><span class="js-underline">New Zealand Relay</span></a></p>
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