Applying for a New Zealand passport for the first time? We review your application and supporting documents before you submit them to New Zealand Passports.
A first time New Zealand passport application requires proof of identity and citizenship (such as a birth certificate or citizenship certificate), a correctly completed application form, and a compliant photo. First time and child applications can take extra time as additional identity checks apply.
Tell us your personal details and send copies of your supporting identity documents.
We review your form, documents and photo against New Zealand Passports' requirements.
We walk you through submitting your application directly to New Zealand Passports.
New Zealand Passports processes and issues your passport directly to you.
The government application fee and courier fee are paid directly to New Zealand Passports as part of your application and may change without notice; they are separate from our fee. The exact total depends on whether the passport is for an adult or a child, standard or urgent processing, and the delivery destination; the full breakdown is shown before you pay.
Generally proof of identity and New Zealand citizenship (such as a birth or citizenship certificate) and a compliant passport photo. We'll confirm the exact list for your situation.
No. Passports are issued exclusively by New Zealand Passports. We only review and prepare your application; New Zealand Passports processes and issues the passport.
Urgent processing is available directly through New Zealand Passports for an additional government fee. We'll let you know if this applies to you.
You can always apply directly with New Zealand Passports for free. Here's what's different when you use our review service.
| Doing It Yourself | Using Our Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Application form & photo | You complete the form and check your own photo against the rules | We review your form and photo before you submit |
| Identity & citizenship documents | You work out which documents are accepted yourself | We confirm exactly which documents you need |
| Common mistakes | Form or photo errors are a frequent cause of delays for first time applicants | We check for these before you submit |
| Cost | New Zealand Passports government & courier fees only | Govt. + courier fees + our NZD 99 fee = from NZD 351.30 |
| Support | No personal support if something goes wrong | Email support throughout your application |