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Citizenship Application Fees and Forms General Requirements for a Grant of New Zealand Citizenship New Zealand Citizenship by Descent Denial and Confirmation of New Zealand Citizenship |
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Citizenship by Descent: Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have to provide evidence of my name used in the community? We require this to make sure that the person being registered for citizenship by descent, or the parent they are claiming citizenship through, uses the same name in the community that is on their official identification documentation. What if I don’t know a New Zealand passport holder who can witness the proof of identity section in my application form? If you don’t know a New Zealand passport holder who meets the requirements of a witness, then you can find someone who fits into one of the following groups to witness the proof of identity section of the application form for you:
What if I am 16 years of age or over and do not have a passport or other state-issued identification? A citizenship officer will contact you if they require any further information from you. If you have any other photo identification such as an 18+ card or drivers licence, you should send this. I am not in contact with one or both of my parents. What should I do? If you are not in contact with your claim parent, you must provide original documents that show proof of their New Zealand citizenship. This is to enable a claim to citizenship by descent to be determined, these include:
Why do I have to provide more information than my brother or sister did when they registered for citizenship by descent recently? More information is now required because of the Evidence of Identity Standard. The Evidence of Identity Standard sets out the types of evidence that, when combined, provide us with confidence that an individual is who they claim to be. More information about the Evidence of Identity Standard can be found on the Department of Internal Affairs website. Can I choose which office I send my application form to? Yes. You can choose whether to send your application to our Wellington, Sydney or London office. Most people send their application to the office closest to where they live. Where can I get further information about my application? Further information is available by contacting us. A language line service providing interpreting services in foreign languages is available on request. |
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Last updated: 19/05/2010 |
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