Kirirarautanga o Aotearoa-Pakeke Application for New Zealand citizenship by grant - Adult

Sep 18, 2026

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Application guide for adults (age 16+ ) seeking New Zealand citizenship by grant. Covers eligibility criteria including indefinite residence status, required time spent in New Zealand residence over the preceding five years, good character, understanding responsibilities and privileges, basic English conversation ability, and intention to continue living in New Zealand. Lists required documents (birth certificate, passports, colour photos, witness section, English evidence, fee, and gender declaration where applicable), explains processing integrity requirements, and provides withdrawal/refund terms and privacy information, including data sharing and facial recognition.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time1 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Before you apply

Eligibility criteria

What you need to complete this application

Required documents and evidence

Gender declaration (if applicable)

Withdrawals and refunds

Privacy statement

Collection, authorisation, and use of information

Information sharing and facial recognition

Kirirarautanga o Aotearoa-Pakeke Application for New Zealand citizenship by grant-Adult GNT002-CBG ADULT Use this form if you are aged 16 years or over and want to apply for New Zealand citizenship by grant. Check you meet the requirements and learn about how to [apply at](apply at govt. nz/citizenship)[ ](apply at govt. nz/citizenship)[govt. nz/citizenship](apply at govt. nz/citizenship) . The easiest way to apply is online. Before you apply To be eligible for a grant of citizenship, you must meet the following criteria: • You are entitled to reside indefinitely in New Zealand; AND you have been present in New Zealand: • for at least 1,350 days with New Zealand residence during the 5 years immediately before you make your application; and • for at least 240 days with New Zealand residence in each of those 5 years; and • fully met any and all residence conditions imposed by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). • You are of good character. • You understand the responsibilities and privileges of New Zealand citizenship. • You are able to hold a basic conversation in English. • You intend to continue living in New Zealand, if granted citizenship. ‘New Zealand residence’ means you have a current residence permit, permanent residence visa or residence visa issued by INZ, you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or you are a New Zealand citizen by descent. What you need to complete this application • Your original birth certificate or your country’s equivalent document. • Your current passport(s) or most recent passport if it has expired. • 2 identical colour photos of yourself that are less than 6 months old. We recommend you have your photos taken by a business that offers a passport photo service. These businesses can ensure your photos meet our requirements. Do not staple, glue or paper-clip photos to this application as this damages the photos. • A person who can act as a witness for you. They must complete Section 10: Witness section. • Evidence that you can speak English in everyday situations, if it is not your first language. • The application fee of $641.00 per adult aged 16 years or over. We do not accept photocopies. If you are living as a different gender than what appears on your birth record, passport or travel document, you must provide a statutory declaration with this application that states: • the gender you want on your citizenship certificate (male, female or non-binary) • how long you have been living with that gender identity. Last updated 28 August 2026 NGĀ ARATOHU • GUIDE NOTES • 1 Make sure the information you provide is true and correct. All questions must be answered. If you need more space to answer a question, use another piece of paper. If it is later found that you have provided false or misleading information, you may be denied citizenship or lose citizenship once it is granted, or face criminal charges, or both. Withdrawals and refunds If you do not meet the requirements for citizenship, you can withdraw the application and get a partial refund of your application fee ($429.47). Part of the fee is kept to cover the costs of the initial processing of your application. Contact us [Website:](Website: govt. nz/contact-citizenship-office)[ ](Website: govt. nz/contact-citizenship-office)[govt. nz/contact-citizenship-office](Website: govt. nz/contact-citizenship-office) Email: [citizenship@dia.govt. nz](citizenship@dia.govt. nz) Only use email for queries about this form. Do not email your application to us. GNT002-CBG ADULT NGĀ ARATOHU • GUIDE NOTES • 2 Privacy statement Collection, authorisation, and use of information in support of this application In order to process your citizenship application, we will need to collect some personal information from you. The decision to give us your information is your choice. If you do not give us all the information we need, we may decline your application. We need your information to:

FAQs

What residency and presence requirements must applicants meet for citizenship by grant?

Applicants must be entitled to reside indefinitely in New Zealand and have been present with New Zealand residence for at least 1,350 days in the five years before the application. They must also have at least 240 days of New Zealand residence in each of those five years and have fully met any residence conditions imposed by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

What documents and items are required to complete the adult application?

The application requires the applicant’s original birth certificate (or equivalent), current passport(s) (or most recent if expired), two identical colour photos taken within the last 6 months, a witness who completes Section 10, and evidence that the applicant can speak English in everyday situations if English is not their first language. It also requires the stated application fee per adult and does not accept photocopies.

How is applicant information handled and shared under the privacy statement?

Information is collected to verify identity and support the Minister of Internal Affairs in deciding eligibility. It may be used for statistical analysis and service improvement. Information sharing relies on approved agreements with Immigration New Zealand for identity verification and may also involve facial recognition by matching applicant photos with immigration records and searching passport databases.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Fez