Citizenship fees
See the fees for all of the different types of New Zealand citizenship.
Citizenship by grant
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Citizenship by grant — Adult (aged 16 years and over) | NZD$560 |
| Citizenship by grant — Child (aged 15 years and under) | NZD$280 |
| Citizenship by grant — born in Samoa before 1949 (grant under section 7A) | NZD$243 |
Citizenship by descent
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Register your citizenship — Adult (aged 16 years and over) | NZD$243 |
| Register your citizenship and get a passport — Adult (aged 16 years and over) | NZD$490 |
| Register your citizenship and get an urgent passport — Adult (aged 16 years and over) | NZD$737 |
| Register your citizenship — Child (aged 15 years and under) | NZD$243 |
| Register your citizenship and get a passport — Child (aged 15 years and under) | NZD$387 |
| Register your citizenship and get an urgent passport — Child (aged 15 years and under) | NZD$634 |
Other citizenship services
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement citizenship certificate | NZD$134 |
| Confirmation of New Zealand citizenship by grant | NZD$134 |
| Certified copy of descent registration certificate | NZD$134 |
| Confirmation of birth in New Zealand certificate | NZD$134 |
| Denial of New Zealand citizenship | NZD$134 |
| Renunciation of New Zealand citizenship | NZD$474 |
Learn about the different application types
Learn about different types of citizenship in New Zealand and the requirements and steps to apply based on your situation:
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