Passports
You’ll find everything you need here to apply for a UK passport. We’ve divided the information into helpful sections, so please click on the headings for further details.
From Monday 1 February 2010, all passport applications are required to be processed through the New Zealand PostShop network.
From 1 March 2010, all applications sent directly to the British High Commission will be returned. This also applies to applications made in person in Wellington or at any other British Consulate in New Zealand.
PostShop staff will check your passport application with you face-to-face before forwarding on for processing at the British High Commission. Standard processing time is 3-4 weeks so we advise applicants not to make travel plans until their passport is returned.
For further information read our guide to applying through the New Zealand PostShop network.
If you have an emergency or compassionate need to travel, please call the CareLine helpline or alternatively call your nearest British consulate, which may be able to help.
