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How to Apply For Grant of New Zealand Citizenship
To apply for a grant of New Zealand citizenship you will need to:
Once your application has been allocated to a case officer we will contact you, if necessary. When the outcome of your application is known, we will write to tell you whether or not your application has been successful. If you are 14 years or over you will swear or affirm allegiance to the Queen of New Zealand at a public citizenship ceremony where you will receive your certificate of New Zealand citizenship. Important NoticesApplications for Citizenship Received On or After the 21st of April 2010All applications for the grant of New Zealand citizenship received by the New Zealand Citizenship office on or after the 21st of April 2010 will be assessed against the five year residence requirement. Please ensure your application is in the New Zealand Citizenship office before the 21st of April 2010 if this affects you. Fees, Forms and Application Guide for a Grant of New Zealand CitizenshipPlease see Citizenship application fees and forms to download or view an application form, application guide or access information on fees.Documents We RequireDocuments are required to be sent at the time of applying. For further information see the Frequently Asked Questions. Please provide original documents only (i.e. not photocopies). All applicants must provide the following documents:
If the applicant is a Samoan citizen they will also need to provide:
If the applicant is born overseas before 1978 and their mother was a New Zealand citizen they will also need to provide: |
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Last updated: 02/02/2010 |
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