{"id":4018,"date":"2023-07-29T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immigration-residency.eu\/blog\/?p=4018"},"modified":"2023-04-19T10:01:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T10:01:14","slug":"getting-a-new-zealand-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.immigration-residency.eu\/blog\/getting-a-new-zealand-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a New Zealand passport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After becoming a resident of the nation, individuals who wish to acquire a New Zealand passport may do so. Only those children born abroad to New Zealand citizens, or foreigners who are willing to invest in the country’s economy<\/a> are eligible to access this facility. The country doesn’t allow the spouse of legal residents to obtain citizenship anymore. You may read more about applying for citizenship step-by-step on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step-by-step guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you seek New Zealand nationality, follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Learn about the various forms of citizenship <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    New Zealand citizenship comes in three different categories. Your circumstances will determine the type you can obtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Citizenship through birth <\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    You can only be a resident if at least one of your parents was a native of New Zealand at the time of your birth. Or, they had a passport that permitted them to stay there permanently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Citizenship based on ancestry <\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    If you were born outside of New Zealand and had at least one parent who was a national by blood, you might be qualified for citizen status by inheritance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Citizenship by grant<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    If your parents were not New Zealand nationals or legal inhabitants when you were born, you may be qualified for nationality by a grant. If you were birthed in the country on or after January 1, 2006, then you may also apply for nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Check if you meet the requirements <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you want to know if you qualify for nationality, use the self-check form. You must be aware of your passport number as well as the nationality of your parents at the time of your birth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Prepare the documents <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        You must submit identification papers when you file for New Zealand nationality by grant, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n