Certificate of Identity

A Certificate of Identity may be issued to a person who is not a New Zealand citizen and cannot obtain a passport from their country of citizenship. A New Zealand Certificate of Identity is valid for a maximum of 2 years, and is valid from the date of issue until the date of expiry.

Refugee Travel Document

A Refugee Travel Document may be issued to a person who is not a New Zealand citizen and who has refugee status confirmed by Immigration New Zealand. A New Zealand Refugee Travel Document is valid for a maximum of 5 years, and is valid from the date of issue until the date of expiry.

Application cost

A Certificate of Identity or Refugee Travel Document application costs NZD$111.00.

Timeframe

You will need to allow a minimum of 20 working days to process your travel document application.

 

Download an application form

Application for a Certificate of Identity or Refugee Travel Document (PDF 357KB)