How to Renew a New Zealand Passport in the U.S.
Renewing a New Zealand passport from the U.S
is straight forward and involves quite a simple application process. In
the entire world, there are only three institutions which deal with New
Zealand passport processes. These are located in New Zealand itself,
Sydney in Australia and London in the United Kingdom. This means that
you must post your application to New Zealand, Australia or London
based on your own personal preference.
Applying for a New Zealand Passport Renewal
The application form for renewing your New Zealand passport is found online
here.
You will have to create a login account on this website so that you can
keep your application form open continuously.
in the required fields too.
This means that you can
log out and return once you have gathered information that you may not
have had on hand. Once you have fully completed the application form,
you must print it.
in the required fields too.
You will notice that there is a field in which you
are required to attach two passport photos. Also do not forget to sign
in the required fields too.
Make Sure Your Passport Photos are Accurate
It is best to get your photos taken at a professional passport
photographer. They will know exactly what is required. If you are
applying by paper document you can submit hard copy photos. If you are
attaching your photos digitally, your photos must be in JPEG format.
Here are some photo requirements:
- Photos must be in color
- Photos may not be older than six months
- Photos must be taken against a white background
Your identity referee for your New Zealand passport renewal
Your passport renewal application form will request that
you have a referee who is willing to share his or her contact and other
personal information. These are the characteristics that a referee
should have:
He or she:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Must have a valid New Zealand passport
- Must have known you for at least a year
- Have a daytime contact number
Make sure you have filled in the payment section of your application successfully
Your renewed New Zealand passport will cost you NZ$180 if
posting to New Zealand or NZ$156.52 if to Sydney or to London. These
are fees for standard service that will have your passport processed in
up to 10 days.
in the required fields too.
Passport delivery to the U.S is going to cost you
approximately $20.00. Probably the best method of payment in the U.S is
by Visa or Mastercard. These are the least complicated options.
Supporting Documents
You do not need any supporting documents besides the application form
and your passport photos for renewing your New Zealand passport. You
will not have to send you current passport back as that passport will
be deactivated as soon as your new passport is activated.
Posting the Application
Should you select to send your application to New Zealand, the address is:
New Zealand Passport Office
Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 1568
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
You may also send to London. The address is:
New Zealand Passport office
Department of Internal Affairs
New Zealand House
80 Haymarket
London SW1Y 4TQ
United Kingdom
Applications posted to Sydney, Australia must be addressed to:
New Zealand Passport office
Department of Internal Affairs
GPO Box 365
Sydney, New South Wales 2001
Australia
The website for New Zealand passport renewal will tell you all that you
need to know and assist you greatly throughout the process. It also
offers contact numbers should you require extra help.
in the required fields too.