Eligibility Quiz
Were you born outside of New Zealand?
Documents Required
You must provide original documents or certified copies to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Any document not in English or Māori must be accompanied by a translation from an authorized service.
Identity and Birth Documents
- Full Birth Certificate: This must be your original long-form certificate showing the names of both parents.
- Current Passport: A valid foreign passport or government-issued photo ID (required for applicants aged 16 and older).
- Passport Photos: Two identical, high-quality photos that meet DIA technical standards.
Parental Evidence
- Proof of Parent's Status: You must provide evidence that your parent was a citizen "otherwise than by descent" at the time of your birth. This includes their New Zealand birth certificate, New Zealand citizenship grant certificate, or their New Zealand passport issued before your birth.
- Name Change Documents: If your parent’s name on your birth certificate differs from their New Zealand citizenship records (e.g., due to marriage or a deed poll), you must provide official marriage certificates or change-of-name documents.
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Key Developments
The Minister of Internal Affairs announced that average processing times for citizenship applications have been reduced to 51 days, a 72% decrease from 2023 levels.
beehive.govt.nz ↗Application fees for New Zealand citizenship increased by 19%, raising the cost for an adult citizenship by grant application from $470.20 to $560.
dia.govt.nz ↗Fees for citizenship endorsements on foreign passports increased to $225 for the first endorsement and $110 for subsequent ones as part of a broader immigration fee restructure.
immigration.govt.nz ↗