IMPORTANT

1. The High Commission of India has the jurisdiction over New Zealand, Republic of Samoa, Niue,  Vanuatu & the Cook Islands.

2. The applicants residing in the following three regions - Northland (Region 1), Auckland (Region 2), and Waikato (Region 3) - need to apply for consular services at the Consulate General of India, Auckland.  The further details are available at the website of Consulate General of India, Auckland on the following link: www.cgiauckland.gov.in

3. The information on this page is indicative and not exhaustive. The High Commission of India reserve the right to seek for additional documents/information, if required.

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The High Commission of India, Wellington offers various Miscellaneous Consular services.  For all relevant details, please click the following links:

If the application is sent by POST, the Power of Attorney/Affidavit/documents must be authenticated by the Department of Internal Affairs ( DIA ).  The documents are required to be Notarised (NOT JP attested) by a Notary Public (www.notarypublic.org.nz) and then sent to DIA for their authentication. Please visit DIA website (www.dia.govt.nz/apostille) for the authentication/apostille/e-apostille procedure. Please note: We are unable to attest Digitally signed copies.

1. 1. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services.
2. 2. Original Affidavit/ Declaration/Powers of Attorney after DIA authentication.  Also provide a copy of the same.
3. 3. For exact fee applicable, please click here: 
4. 4. Click here for mode of payments.
5. 5. Copy of first & last bio-pages of current Passport attested by Justice of Peace. 
6. 6. Copy of current and valid NZ visa or OCI Card
7. 7. One passport size photograph (not older than 6 months) pasted on the application.
8. 8. Copy of your current New Zealand Residential Address.
9. 9. In case of documents are to be returned by post - Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope to return your documents, please keep the record of the tracking number.
10. 10. Please note: We are unable to attest Digitally signed copies.

2. Affidavit required from parents when applying for child’s Passport in India

With the liberalization of passport rules, the requirement of attestation/notarization of the Annexures has been done away with. It is, therefore, clarified that the affidavits/annexures required for applying for child's passport in India in case one parent is in New Zealand need not to be attested by the High Commission of India. The passport applications of minor applicants for issue of passport may be processed by Passport offices in India on producing self attested Annexure - ‘C’ or Annexure - ‘D’ and other required documents, as the case may be.  However, if required, following is the procedure:  

Please submit the following documents: 

1. 1. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services.
2. 2.Annexure - ‘D’ ( Declaration for Minors under 18 )
3. 3.Annexure - ‘E’ ( to be filled under the name of minor child )
4. 4. RPO - Click here for RPO Letter
5. 5. Fees of NZ $ 21 Click here for mode of payments.
6. 6. Copy of first & last bio-pages of current Passport attested by Justice of Peace. If application with original Passport is submitted in person at High Commission, then attestation is not required.
7. 7. Copy of current and valid NZ visa.
8. 8. One passport size photograph (not older than 6 months) pasted on the application.
9. 9. Copy of your current New Zealand Residential Address.
10. 10. In case of documents are to be returned by post - Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope to return your documents, please keep the record of the tracking number.

3. Life Certificates & Attestation of pension papers of pensioners

To obtain a Life Certificate for pension purposes, the personal appearance of the applicant at the High Commission is usually considered necessary. The applicant needs to bring his/her Passport to establish identity.

Please supply the following documents:

1. 1. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services.
2. 2. Life Certificate (You may use this format as well).
   - In case the applicant is unable to come to the High Commission for verification for issuance of Life Certificate, the Life Certificate is required to be Apostille/authenticated by Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).  The documents are required to be Notarised (NOT JP attested) by a Notary Public (www.notarypublic.org.nz) and then sent to DIA for their authentication. Please visit DIA website (www.dia.govt.nz/apostille) for the authentication/apostille procedure.
3. 3. Do not send any fee with your application as the Life Certificate is issued free of charge to the Pensioners.
4. 4. Copy of first & last bio-pages of current Passport attested by Justice of Peace. If application with original Passport is submitted in person at High Commission, then attestation is not required. 
5. 5. Copy of current and valid NZ visa.
6. 6. One passport size photograph (not older than 6 months) pasted on the application.
7. 7. Copy of your current New Zealand Residential Address.
8. 8. In case of documents are to be returned by post - Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope to return your documents, please keep the record of the tracking number.
9. 9. Please note: We are unable to attest Digitally signed copies.

4. Attestation of Company/Trade documents

All Company documents which are duly notarized and then legalized (Apostilled) by The Department of Internal Affairs, Government of New Zealand. (For information please visit the link: DIA) are required to be submitted either in person or by courier along with following documents:

1. 1. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services
2. 2. A request letter on company letterhead.
3. 3. Passport copy of one of the Directors of the company.
4. 4. The requisite fee of NZ$ 86 Click here for mode of payments.
5. 5. A self addressed courier envelope for attestation and return of documents by the High Commission.
6. 6. Please note: We are unable to attest Digitally signed copies.

5. Attestation of Documents

For attestation of documents like educational certificates, salary/employment certificate, birth, marriage or death certificates issued by authorities in New Zealand, these will first have to be authenticated/Apostille/e-Apostille by Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), Government of New Zealand. For information please visit the link: www.dia.govt.nz/apostille

Birth, Death, Marriage and Educational Certificates etc. issued by the Indian authorities in India can also be attested by the Indian High Commission provided the same have been authenticated by the Consular Section of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Patiala House, New Delhi-110001 or Branch Secretariat / RPOs as per Appendix H. For information please visit the link: https://www.mea.gov.in/apostille-menu.htm

Please provide the following documents:

1. 1. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services.
2. 2. Documents authenticated by Department of Internal Affairs ( DIA ).
3. 3. Photocopy of the documents after authentication from DIA.
4. 4. For exact fee applicable, please click here
5. 5. Click here for mode of payments.
6. 6. Copy of first & last bio-pages of current Passport attested by Justice of Peace. If application with original Passport is submitted in person at High Commission, then attestation is not required. 
7. 7. Copy of current and valid NZ visa.
8. 8. One passport size photograph pasted on the application. Do not staple/pin the photograph.
9. 9. Copy of your current New Zealand Residential Address.
10. 10. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope to return your documents. (Please keep the record of tracking number).
11. 11. Please note: We are unable to attest Digitally signed copies.

6. Where and how to send the applications?

The applicant should use the courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers (for return courier as well) with them. The High Commission of India will not accept any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Do NOT send the application via ordinary post.

All applications for Miscellaneous services should be sent to the following address or submitted in person:

Misc Consular Services 
High Commission of India
72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon,
Wellington-6011 PO Box:12211
New Zealand

7. Acknowledgement

1. Please note that no separate acknowledgement email is sent for the applications delivered at HCI Wellington via courier or submitted in person over the reception.
2. All the applicants are advised to track their courier bag to check the delivery date of their documents at HCI, Wellington and wait for 8 working days for processing of their application. They must track their return courier bag submitted with the application after 5-10 working days and if no information is received, please email to cons[dot]wellington[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in with the following details: (a) Name, (b) Passport Number, (c) Type of service applied for and (d) Courier Tracking details along with delivery date of their documents at HCI, Wellington by courier or date of submission in person.

8. Status Enquiry

1. No telephonic/e-mail queries regarding receipt or status of applications will be entertained before the time limit indicated for processing the application i.e. 5-10 working days.
2. All the applicants are advised to track their courier bag to check the delivery date of their documents at HCI, Wellington and wait for 8 working days for processing of their application. They must track their return courier bag submitted with the application after 8 working days and if no information is received, please email to cons[dot]wellington[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in with the following details: (a) Name, (b) Passport Number, (c) Type of service applied for and (d) Courier Tracking details along with delivery date of their documents at HCI, Wellington by courier or date of submission in person.
3. Only the completed applications will be accepted for processing. Incomplete applications will be returned.

9. Timings

Applications for all consular services are received at the High Commission counter from 0930 hours to 1230 hours on all working days.

10. Emergencies

Emergencies by definition refer to unexpected urgent situation. Emergency applications must be supported by documentary evidence.

11. Jurisdiction

The High Commission of India has the jurisdiction over New Zealand, Republic of Samoa, Niue,  Vanuatu & the Cook Islands.

Important Note:  The following three regions - Northland (Region 1), Auckland (Region 2), and Waikato (Region 3) - need to apply for consular services at the Consulate General of India, Auckland.  The further details may be read on the website of Consulate General of India, Auckland on the following link: www.cgiauckland.gov.in

12. Processing Time

• Power of Attorney, Attestation, and other Misc. Consular Services on Indian Passport: 5-8 working days 
• The applicants are advised to wait for at least 8 working days, track their return courier bag after 8 working days after delivery of their complete application at HCI, Wellington, if no information is available, please email to  cons[dot]wellington[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in with the following details: (a) Name, (b) Passport Number, (c) Type of service applied for and (d) Courier Tracking details along with delivery date of their documents at HCI, Wellington by courier or date of submission in person.

NOTE:

1. Processing time is indicated for routine and clear-cut cases. Referral cases may take longer.
2. The requirements listed on this page are indicative, additional documents may be required on the case to case basis

The status enquiries will only be entertained after the given processing time. Before making any status enquiry about the application, please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office and on which date. Processing time of applications is calculated from the date of delivery of completed applications at HCI Wellington.

13. Fees

Applicants residing in the Northland, Auckland, and Waikato regions are required to pay the Application Fee either in CASH at the Consulate or via bank transfer to the Consulate’s Bank of Baroda account. For account details, please visit https://www.cgiauckland.gov.in/

Miscellaneous Services Fees
Rates are effective from 01 April 2024