Apply for NZ citizenship

Complete and submit your application for New Zealand citizenship by grant.

System updates:

The online service will be unavailable on Sunday 24 November between 7am and 10pm (NZDT) while we complete system updates. Please save your application and log off before 7am on 24 November.

Cost

The fee to apply for New Zealand citizenship is:

  • $470.20 for adults aged 16 and over
  • $235.10 for children aged 15 and under.

Apply online

Checklist before you apply

Make sure you have:

  • a login using RealMe — if you do not have one, you will be prompted to create a login before you begin your application
  • a device with internet access and a camera, such as a cellphone, tablet or computer — you will need this to complete an identity check
  • an identity referee
  • digital copies of your photo and documents
  • a credit or debit card to pay the fee.

Find out everything you need to prepare before you apply:

What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship

Apply online for NZ citizenship

Apply in person or by post

Checklist before you apply

Make sure you have:

  • your completed application form
  • a witness
  • your original documents
  • 2 identical photos
  • a payment card to pay the fee.

Find out everything you need to prepare before you apply:

What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship

Download your form

If you are an adult

If you are an adult aged 16 or over, you can apply online – or in person or by post, using the form below.

If you are applying for a child

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.

If you are from Samoa

If you are a citizen of Samoa and you speak English, you can apply online.

If you would prefer to apply in person or by post, or if you want the Samoan language form, download the appropriate PDF below.

Apply

Apply in person

You need to make an appointment to meet with a staff member who:

  • checks your application form
  • accepts your application fee.

Make an appointment

You can make an appointment to apply in person at 1 of our 3 public counters. Phone or email to make an appointment:

Apply by post

Note:

You must send your original documents in a tracked courier bag.

Post your form, photos, documents and payment to:

Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 10680
Wellington 6140
New Zealand

Your documents are couriered back to you after about 4 to 6 weeks.

If you are a citizen by descent:

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.

Register as a citizen by descent

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