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Apply for your passport online

Almost everyone can do this from anywhere in the world. No paper, postage or visits to our office. Check if you can - it takes less than a minute.

5 steps to getting a passport

We step you through what happens from start to finish.

What you need to renew or apply for a passport

You need your previous passport (if you have one), the details of a person who is your referee, a photo, and a credit card. It's that simple.

Login to finish your saved application

You can save an incomplete application for up to 7 days. To return to your saved application, login with your RealMe username and password and enter the application reference number from your confirmation email.

How much will it cost?

A standard adult passport costs NZD$191 and takes up to 10 working days to process. An urgent passport costs NZD$382 and takes up to 3 working days to process. Further fees information available here.

Understand Passport photos

You need a photo as part of your passport application. It needs to meet our requirements to be accepted. More information on photos can be found here.

What to do if you need to travel urgently

You can apply online if you need a passport within 3 working days. Or you can call us if you need to travel sooner or you have an emergency.

Replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport

We can replace most people's lost, stolen or damaged passports online. Find out what you need to do.

Change the name in your passport

To change the name in your passport you need a new passport. If your name change took place in New Zealand you can renew your passport online.