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Requirements for New Zealand Citizenship New Zealand Citizenship by Descent General Requirements for a Grant of New Zealand Citizenship Grants of New Zealand Citizenship in Other Situations How to Apply For Grant of New Zealand Citizenship Citizenship by Grant Frequently Asked Questions Denial and Confirmation of New Zealand Citizenship Citizenship Application Fees and Forms Citizenship Online Calculation Tool Celebrating 60 Years of New Zealand Citizenship |
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New Zealand Citizenship by Descent
If you were born outside New Zealand on or after 1 January 1978, and one of your parents was a New Zealand citizen otherwise than by descent at the time of your birth, then you may have a claim to New Zealand citizenship by descent. See details below for:
Additional information
Definition of a New Zealand Citizen "otherwise than by descent"A person is likely to be a New Zealand citizen "otherwise than by descent" if they:
How to Register Citizenship by DescentTo register citizenship by descent you must:
Documents RequiredThere are different documents required for applicants under 16 years of age and applicants 16 years of age and over.Please check the documents required below or contact us for more information. All documents supplied must be original documents (not photocopies). Applicants under 16 years of age Applicant must provide:
Applicant must provide:
This document records the applicant’s name, place and date of birth and their parent(s) names. This document is required in ALL cases. Applicant's passport If the applicant does not have a passport, they must provide another state-issued photographic identification. If the applicant has no identification please contact us. Applicant’s adoption order This is required where the person being registered has been adopted outside of New Zealand. Claim parent’s passport or state-issued identification If the claim parent does not have a passport they must provide another state-issued photographic identification. If the parent has no identification please contact us. Change of Name documents Any official Change of Name documents are required e.g. marriage certificate for change through marriage, deed poll certificate, where applicable. Please note that you will not need to send documents if the claim parent or applicant was born in New Zealand and changed their name in New Zealand or if the marriage took place in New Zealand.Evidence of name used in the community Please provide two other forms of evidence showing that the applicant or claim parent uses the name on their identification documentation. Evidence may include:
You will not need to send documents if the claim parent: Deeds of Paternity Establishing paternity is the legal term for determining who is the father of a child under New Zealand law. If the claim to New Zealand citizenship by descent is through the mother then it is not necessary to establish who the father is. But if paternity is not established then the father's name will not be added to our records. If the claim to New Zealand citizenship by descent is through the father, then we must establish paternity. In general, a person’s father is assumed to be the man named on a person’s birth certificate. If the applicant’s father is not named on their birth certificate, and the claim for citizenship is through the father, paternity will need to be established. Paternity is normally established by the completion of deeds of paternity by both parents. The current passports of both parents are required in all cases where deeds of paternity are completed. SurrogacyIf you are considering having a child using a surrogate mother, or have had a child using a surrogate mother, and wish to register the child as a New Zealand citizen by descent, please first see the Joint Agency Communication on International Surrogacy provided by the Department of Internal Affairs, Child, Youth and Family and the Department of Labour for information. Please contact us if you wish to discuss surrogacy.Fees and Forms for Registration of New Zealand Citizenship by DescentPlease see Citizenship application fees and forms to download or view an application form or access information on fees. |
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Last updated: 24/09/2009 |
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