Signature: The "Applicant's Signature" field must not be left blank.
Applicants aged 7 and above must sign personally.
For children under 7 who cannot write, the parent may write "Full Name of the Person + (Father’s Representative) or (Mother’s Representative)."
Contact Information: Ensure that the phone number and email address fields on the application form are filled out clearly for contact purposes.
Photographs: Provide 2 color passport-sized photographs with a white background taken within the last 6 months. The distance from the chin to the top of the head (including hair) should be between 3.2 to 3.6 cm. Refer to the photo specifications for details.
Submission of Republic of China (Taiwan) Passport:
Expired Passport: Submit the original and a copy of the expired Republic of China (Taiwan) passport.
Lost but Not Expired Passport: Submit the police report issued by the New Zealand police anda copy of ID or household registration transcript or other documents proving Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality.
Lost and Expired Passport: Submit a copy of ID, household registration transcript, or other documents proving Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality.
New Zealand Identification Documents (Original & Copy): This includes documents such as New Zealand passports, PR, visas, or citizenship certificates.
Passport Copies: The Republic of China (Taiwan) and New Zealand passports can be copied on the same page.
For Mailing: you may choose to mail either the original or a copy.
Submitting Copies: Ensure that the original NewZealand passport is signed. For colored copies, including the signature page, write "Certified True Copy" and sign and date the copy. The same applies to other residency documents. Failure to sign and date will delay processing or collection times.
Mailing Instructions: Mark the envelope with "Passport Application Team.
Travel Documentation: Provide proof of a direct flight ticket or related travel itinerary.
For Applicants Under 18: Attach the guardian's valid identification document.
Accepted documents for guardians include Republic of China (Taiwan) ID card, driver’s license, international driver’s license, passport, or household registration transcript.
Also, provide proof of guardianship, such as the applicant's birth certificate or household registration transcript.
Fee
NZD 9. Only Eftpos or cash payments are accepted.
Application may be couriered: Please make sure you send us all required documents, our office will get in touch with you via email to provide payment details as soon as your application is received. If you are paying via bank transfer, please ensure to include the case reference number in the transfer details.
DURATION
Approximately one week (excluding holidays, postal time, and situations requiring additional documents)
To collect your documents, you must present the receipt. If you have someone else pick up the documents for you, they must show the receipt and their identification.
If you need the documents mailed to a New Zealand address, please prepare a self-addressed postage-paid envelope with tracking, and include the recipient's details. The office is not responsible for delays or losses once the documents are sent.
