2011 New Zealand Citizenship Application Guide (New Zealand Passport Application)

The August 12 news "New Zealand Citizenship Application Guide (New Zealand Passport Application)" was reported by liuxue86.com.

According to the New Zealand Information Platform, I would like to share with you the steps to apply for New Zealand citizenship. I hope you will think carefully before applying. After becoming a New Zealand citizen, it will be difficult to change back to a Chinese citizen.

Basic conditions required to apply for citizenship:

1: Stay in New Zealand for at least 1350 days in the past 5 years (hold PR);

2: In the past 5 years, you have stayed in New Zealand for at least 240 days each year (holding PR).

The above two conditions are indispensable.

Note: Starting from the first day of the fifth year, you can apply for citizenship as long as you stay for 240 days (a total of 5 years still requires 1350 days). You do not need to stay for 5 years before applying. For example:

If you meet the above conditions, you can continue reading.

Application materials:

1: Fill in the New Zealand Citizenship Application Form. ——The signature of JP, Justice of the Peace, is required.

2: Birth notarization.

3: Original passport.

4: Two recent passport photos (within six months).

5: Application fee.

6: Other materials:

A: If you are married, you need to provide a marriage certificate.

B: Proof of English proficiency (not required, if available, it is best to provide it, and proof of work unit and the like is also acceptable).

C: If you have a criminal record in the past 7 years (usually a small matter, a large citizenship application will not be approved), a letter of explanation is required.

Note: If the application materials are not in English, a translation is required.

Teacher Xu from New Zealand said that once the materials are submitted, it will be approved within about 6 months. After passing, you need to take an oath, and then you can become a New Zealand citizen.

New Zealand Citizenship Application Guide (Application for New Zealand Passport)