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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO APPLY

1. 1. There is NO TATKAL or emergency service for Passport service at HCI Wellington as Passports are printed in India.
2. 2. Passport applications are required to be filled in online at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/. Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome.
3. 3. Please select the correct Indian mission based on the place where you reside in the New Zealand and the mission’s jurisdiction. Please select Indian mission New Zealand-Wellington for those residing in our jurisdiction.
4. 4. After completing application online, please print the filled form.
5. 5. Incomplete applications will not be processed which will cause delay in service.
6. 6. Submit the completed form to the High Commission along with relevant documents (please see relevant details below) and fee payment confirmation either in person or through courier to the following address: High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211.
7. 7. For step-by-step guide, please click here.
8. 8. To track online status of your passport application, please click on the given link https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html, click on Track Status and enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
   

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The High Commission of India offers Passport services as detailed hereunder. Please click on the desired service for details: 

1. 1. General Information
2. 2. First Passport for a Child born in New Zealand.
3. 3. Reissue of passport for children under age of 15 years
4. 4. Reissue of passport for children aged between 15 to 18 years
5. 5. Reissue of passport for applicants over 18 year of age
6. 6. Reissue of passport in lieu of lost passport
7. 7. Reissue of passport in lieu of damaged passport
8. 8. Reissue of passport in case of change of appearance
9. 9. Reissue of passport for addition / deletion / change of spouse name in the Passport on the basis of marriage / re-marriage / divorce
10. 10. Reissue of passport to the applicants in case name change (except marriage, remarriage or divorce)
11. 11. Emergency Certificate
12. 12. Passport Photo Specifications 
13. 13. Processing Timeline and Status Description of Passport Applications
14. 14. Fees
15. 15. Emergencies
16. 16. Caution
17. 17. Timings
18. 18. Annexure and Additional Forms
     

• a. We are unable to entertain any telephonic/fax/e-mail queries regarding receipt of applications, status passports or miscellaneous services before expiry of the time limit indicated for processing the different services.
• b. Processing time of applications is reckoned from the date of receipt of completed application forms at High Commission of India.
• c. Normally, it takes up to 30 days to process and issue a new passport.  However, if the old passport is not issued by High Commission of India, WELLINGTON, it may take longer, subject to the clearance from the concerned authorities.
• d. If the additional documents are not completed within 07 calendar days then Embassy/Consulates may stop processing your application and return back for want of documents.
• e. The issuance of a new passport in lieu of a passport issued by passport issuing authority other than this High Commission depends on the clearance from the passport issuing authority, from where the existing passport was issued.
• f. The processing times mentioned above are indicative only. Processing of all applications are subject to completion of relevant checks and formalities.
• g. To track online status of your passport application, please click on the given link https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html, click on Track Status and enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
• h. For status enquiries of applications, submitted at Consulate General of India, Auckland please contact CGI Auckland www.cgiauckland.gov.in

• - All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ by creating a USER ID.  Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled.
• - Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.
• - Please select the correct Indian Mission New Zealand-Wellington.
• - Must Choose passport FRESH.
• - After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
• - Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
• - Submit the printout along with requisite documents (as mentioned below) and prescribed fees in person at High Commission or through courier at : - Passport Service, High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211.

Documents Required:

1.  a. Complete the birth registration form for Indian Citizenship by descent online at: https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/.  Please scroll down to Online Services and then select Section 4 – Acquisition of Indian Citizenship by descent i.e. "Registration of birth of a minor child at an Indian consulate under section 4(1) of the citizenship act, 1955".  In case of any difficulty in filling the form, please see the step by step guide. 
2. b. Please make sure child details on Birth Registration from are as per his/her Birth Certificate and parent’s details are as per their own passport.
3. c. The birth registration form must be signed by both parents and must be attested by a Justice of Peace (JP). (If both the parents are coming in person for submitting the application to HCI Wellington, attestation from JP is not required).
4. d. Duly completed and signed (by either parent on declaration page) online Passport Application Form.
5. e. Three recent photographs of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background.  Please paste one photo on the application. Do not staple/pin the photographs. For photo specifications, please visit  https://www.hciwellington.gov.in/page/passport/#13
6. f. Child's birth certificate copy - attested by Justice of Peace.
7. g. If your child is also citizen of New Zealand by birth: A confirmation letter from the New Zealand Passport office, Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand confirming the child has not obtained a New Zealand passport.
8. h. Both parents' passports copy (Bio Page and back details page) attested by Justice of Peace
9. i. Both parents' New Zealand visa copy 
10. j. Parents' Marriage certificate copy - attested by Justice of Peace
11. k. Attach proof of payment for the fee of NZ$ 123.00 [Combined fee for Birth Registration and issue of Fresh/first passport]. Click here for mode of payments.

1. l. Annexure “C” for issue of passport of a minor child when one parent has not given consent ( DOWNLOAD ).
2. m. Annexure-C / Appendix-1 for a passport of a minor child by a single parent of the child born out of wed-lock (must be attested by Judicial Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/ Oath Commissioner/ Notary Public)
3. n. Annexure "I" for issue of passport to the child born through surrogacy
4. o. Address proof:  Please attach any one of the following: Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill /Valid Ration card/ Aadhar Card/ Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph/Parent’s passport copy.
5. p. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope with tracking sticker to return your passport. The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as High Commission of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Please do not send the application via ordinary post. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office.
6. q. Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case to case basis.

• - All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ by creating a USER ID.  Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled.
• - Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal. 
• - Please select the correct Indian Mission New Zealand-Wellington.
• - Must Choose passport Re-Issue.
• - After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
• - Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
• - Submit the printout along with requisite documents (as mentioned below) and prescribed fees in person at High Commission or through courier at : - Passport Service, High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211

1. a. Duly completed and signed (by either parent on declaration page) online Passport Application Form.
2. b. Original Indian Passport (Not attested copies please)
3. c. Copy of valid New Zealand visa  [If visa is not stamped on the passport]
4. d. Three recent photographs of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background.  Please paste one photo on the application. Do not staple/pin the photographs. 
5. e. Both parents' passports copy (Bio Page and back details page) attested by Justice of Peace. 
6. f. If both the parents are coming in person for submitting the application to HCI Wellington, attestation from Justice of Peace is not required.
7. g. Both parents' New Zealand visa copy.
8. h. Attach proof of payment for the fee of NZ$ 86.00. Click here for mode of payments.
9. i. Annexure "E"  must be signed by both parents ( DOWNLOAD )
10. j. Annexure "D"  must be signed by both parents ( DOWNLOAD )
11. k. Annexure "C" for issue of passport of a minor child when one parent has not given consent. ( DOWNLOAD )

1. l. If change in Address: Address proof is required. Please attach any one of the following: Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill /Valid Ration card/ Aadhar Card/ Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph/Parent’s passport copy.
2. m. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope with tracking sticker to return your passport. The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as High Commission of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Please do not send the application via ordinary post. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office. 
3. n. Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case to case basis.

1. a. Local Police Clearance certificate from  Ministry of Justice, New Zealand
2. b. Letter from applicant giving reason for not renewing the passport within a year of date of expiry.

 4. Reissue of passport for children aged between 15 to 18 years:

• - All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ by creating a USER ID.  Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled.
• - Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal. 
• - Please select the correct Indian Mission New Zealand-Wellington.
• - Must Choose passport Re-Issue.
• - After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
• - Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
• - Submit the printout along with requisite documents (as mentioned below) and prescribed fees in person at High Commission or through courier at : - Passport Service, High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211

Documents Required:

1. a. Duly completed and signed (by either parent on declaration page) online Passport Application Form.
2. b. Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please)
3. c. Copy of valid New Zealand visa  [If visa is not stamped on the passport]
4. d. Three recent photographs of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background.  Please paste one photo on the application. Do not staple/pin the photographs. 
5. e. Both parents' passports copy (Bio Page and back details page) attested by Justice of Peace.
6. f. If both the parents are coming in person for submitting the application to HCI Wellington, attestation from JP is not required.
7. g. Both parents' New Zealand visa copy. 
8. h. Attach proof of payment for the fee of NZ$ 86.00. Click here for mode of payments.
9. i. Annexure "E"  must be signed by both parents ( DOWNLOAD ). 
10. j. Personal Particulars Form duly filled and signed by the applicant ( DOWNLOAD ).
11. k. Annexure "D"  must be signed by both parents ( DOWNLOAD ).
12. l. Annexure "C" for issue of passport of a minor child when one parent has not given consent. ( DOWNLOAD )

1. m. If change in Address: Address proof is required. Please attach any one of the following: Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill /Valid Ration card/ Aadhar Card/ Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph/Parent’s passport copy.
2. n. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope with tracking sticker to return your passport. The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as High Commission of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Please do not send the application via ordinary post. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office. 
3. o. Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case to case basis.

1. a. Local Police Clearance certificate from  Ministry of Justice, New Zealand
2. b. Letter from applicant giving reason for not renewing the passport within a year of date of expiry.

• - All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ by creating a USER ID.  Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled.
• - Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal. 
• - Please select the correct Indian mission New Zealand-Wellington.
• - Must Choose passport Re-issue.
• - After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
• - Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
• - Submit the printout along with requisite documents (as mentioned below) and prescribed fees in person at High Commission or through courier at : - Passport Service, High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211

Documents Required:

• - All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ by creating a USER ID.  Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled.
• - Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal. 
• - Please select the correct Indian mission New Zealand-Wellington.
• - Must Choose passport Re-issue.
• - After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
• - Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
• - Submit the printout along with requisite documents (as mentioned below) and prescribed fees in person at High Commission or through courier at : - Passport Service, High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211

Documents Required:

1. a. Duly completed and signed (by applicant under the photo and on declaration page) online Passport Application Form.
2. b. Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please).
3. c. Copy of valid New Zealand visa  [If visa is not stamped on the passport]
4. d. Three recent photographs of 2 inches X 2 Inches (51mm X 51mm) with light background. Please paste one photo on the Passport application. Please paste one photo on the Personal Particular form. Do not staple/pin the photographs.
5. e. Copy of Driving Licence/PAN Card/Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card/any other Photo ID attested by Justice of Peace.
6. f. Attach proof of payment for the fee of NZ$ 248.00 (36 pages booklet) or NZ$ 288.00 (60 pages booklet). Click here for mode of payments. 
7. g. Annexure "E"  must be completed and signed by the applicant. ( DOWNLOAD )
8. h. Annexure "F" duly filled and signed by the Applicant and then attested by Justice of Peace or Deputy Registrar or Notary must be submitted for damaged passport attested by JP ( DOWNLOAD ).
9. i. Personal Particulars Form  duly filled and signed by the applicant ( DOWNLOAD ).

1. j. For addition of Spouse Name: Marriage Certificate Copy. If Marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife and duly attested by JP ( DOWNLOAD ).
2. k. For deletion of Spouse Name: Divorce order/Decree.
3. l. For Change of Spouse Name: (a) Divorce order/ decree or death certificate of first spouse and (b) Re-marriage certificate (If Re-marriage Certificate not available, Joint Photo Declaration, duly signed by both husband and wife and duly attested by JP).
4. m. If change in Address: Address proof is required. Please attach any one of the following: Water/Electric/Telephone/Gas connection bill /Valid Ration card/ Aadhar Card/ Election Commission photo ID/ Bank statement with photograph/Parent’s passport copy. 
5. n. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope with tracking sticker to return your passport. The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as High Commission of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Please do not send the application via ordinary post. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office. 
6. o. Interview with Passport Officer may be required on case to case basis.

1. a. Local Police Clearance certificate from  Ministry of Justice, New Zealand
2. b. Letter from applicant giving reason for not renewing the passport within a year of date of expiry.

• - All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ by creating a USER ID.  Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled. 
• - Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal. 
• - Please select the correct Indian mission New Zealand-Wellington.
• - Must Choose passport Re-issue.
• - After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
• - Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
• - Submit the printout along with requisite documents (as mentioned below) and prescribed fees in person at High Commission or through courier at : - Passport Service, High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211.

Documents Required:

Additional Documents:

• A. For addition of spouse name in passport:

1. 1. - Marriage Certificate or
   2. - Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife duly attested by JP ( DOWNLOAD ).

• B. For deletion of spouse name:

1. 1. - Divorce Order / Decree

• C. For Change of spouse name:

1. 1. - Divorce Order / Decree or death certificate of first spouse
   2. - Re-marriage certificate or Joint Photo Declaration by both husband and wife duly attested by JP ( DOWNLOAD ).

• D. For Change of Surname by women applicant following marriage / divorce:

1. 1. - Marriage Certificate or Joint Photo Declaration by both husband and wife duly attested by JP ( DOWNLOAD ) and Name Change after Marriage Affidavit duly attested by JP ( DOWNLOAD )
   2. - Divorce Order / Decree (if name/surname change is based on divorce)

• - All applicants must complete online Passport Application Form At: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ by creating a USER ID.  Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome. Passport Online Application should be accurately filled.
• - Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal.  
• - Please select the correct Indian mission New Zealand-Wellington.
• - Must Choose passport Re-issue.
• - After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
• - Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
• - Submit the printout along with requisite documents (as mentioned below) and prescribed fees in person at High Commission or through courier at : - Passport Service, High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211

Emergency certificate is a one-way travel-one-time document, which is issued to Indian nationals who do not hold valid Indian passports and need to travel back to India. It is usually issued to persons detained by New Zealand authorities who are to be deported back to India and to Indian nationals who wish to travel to India on an emergency basis. The following documents will be required for this purpose:

Instructions for Submitting EC Application:

• - All applicants must complete online Emergency Certificate Application Form at: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ by creating a USER ID.  Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and above / Google Chrome. EC Online Application should be accurately filled.
• - Login using the newly created USER ID and fill in the user-friendly application form online at the same portal. 
• - Please select the correct Indian mission New Zealand-Wellington.
• - After submitting the form online, take a printout of the application.
• - Affix photo and put signatures at the designated place.
• - Submit the printout along with requisite documents (as mentioned below) and prescribed fees in person at High Commission or through courier at : - Passport Service, High Commission of India, 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 PO Box 12211

Documents Required:

1. a. Duly completed and signed (by applicant) online EC Application Form.
2. b. Original Indian passport (Not attested copies please). If Passport lost, then please submit Original Police Report with lost passport number mentioned on it.
3. c. Five recent passport-size photographs.
4. d. A copy of previous Indian passport, wherever possible.
5. e. Copy of valid New Zealand visa. If not available, copy of last visa held by the Applicant or any correspondence with Immigration New Zealand regarding visa.
6. f. Attach proof of payment for the fee of NZ$ 29.00. Click here for mode of payments. 
7. g. Explanation Letter for applying Emergency Certificate.
8. h. Local Police conviction check report from Ministry of Justice, New Zealand if applicant does not hold valid visa.
9. i. Proof of Indian nationality if passport is not available.
10. j. Annexure "F" duly filled and signed by the Applicant and then attested by Justice of Peace or Deputy Registrar or Notary must be submitted if LOST Passport ( DOWNLOAD ).
11. k. Other ID Proofs such as Driving license, PAN, Aadhaar, etc. (Justice of Peace attested) in case of LOST Passport.
12. l. One way travel itinerary.
13. m. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope with tracking sticker to return your passport. The applicant may use any courier service (with tracking facility) of their choice and are advised to keep the tracking numbers with them as High Commission of India will not take any responsibility in case the courier is lost/misplaced/damaged or delayed. Please do not send the application via ordinary post. Before making any status enquiry about the application please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office. 

• - For detailed photo specifications, kindly go to the link photo guidelines.
• - The image should be 2 inches by 2 inches;
• - The image must have adequate brightness and contrast;
• - The skin tone should be natural.  In case of over-exposure or under-exposure of the photo, the skin is either too dark or too light, photo will not be acceptable;
• - It should show a close up of the head and (partial) shoulders;
• - The image should be straight looking, centred  with neutral expression;
• - Face should be in sharp focus and clear with no ink marks/creases/lines;
• - The face (from forehead edge to bottom of chin) should be 70 to 80% of the photo or one inch height;
• - The eyes must be open and no hair obscuring the face;
• - Prescription glasses if worn should be clear and thin framed and should not have flash reflection or obscure the eyes;
• - Head coverings, hair, head-dress or facial ornaments should not obscure the face;
• - The photo must have plain light background;
• - There must be no other people or object in the photo;
• - The lighting must be uniform with no shadows on the face or behind;
• - Red eye photos are not allowed;
• - No lines are allowed.

15. Emergencies

Holidays, business trips, confirmed bookings made before obtaining passport do not qualify as emergencies and will not be treated as such. Emergencies by definition refer to unexpected urgent situation. Emergency applications must be supported by documentary evidence.

• - It is an offence to hold more than one valid passport at a time.
• - Under Section 12(1A) of the Passport Act 1967, possession of Indian passport by a foreign national is a cognizable offence. This equally applies to Indian nationals who have acquired the foreign nationality.
• - It is an offence under the Passports Act, 1967 to furnish false information in the application. Passport facilities can be denied on grounds of suppression of factual information, submission of false particulars, wilful damage of passport and for making unauthorized change/tampering.
• - Passport is a government property. Your passport can be impounded or revoked by the Government of India under the provisions of the Passports Act, 1967, in which event you will have to surrender the passport to the nearest Indian Mission when demanded in writing.
• - Loss of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and to the Passport Office or Indian Mission, if abroad. Passport holder shall be responsible for misuse of passport, due to non-intimation of loss, to concerned Passport Office/Indian Mission.

• Annexure - ‘C’ ( Declaration by applicant’s parent or guardian for issue of passport to minor when one parent has not given consent )
   
• Annexure - ‘D’ ( Declaration for Minors under 18 )
   
• Annexure - ‘E’ ( "Declaration of the applicant" to be submitted by all applicants )
   
• Annexure - ‘F’ ( Declaration of applicant for obtaining a passport in lieu of lost/damaged passport )
   
• Annexure - ‘I’  ( Declaration by applicant genetic parent(s) for issue of passport to the child born through surrogacy )
   
• Annexure - ‘J’ ( Statutory declaration for change of appearance )
   

• Affidavit ( For name change after Marriage )

  
  Joint Declaration in lieu of Marriage Certificate ( If Marriage Certificate not available )

• PERSONAL PARTICULARS FORM
   
• Checklist for Reissue of passport
   
• Checklist for First Passport for a Child born in New Zealand
   
• Checklist for Reissue of passport children under 18
  
  
• Annexure-C / Appendix-1 ( passport of a minor child by a single parent of the child born out of wed-lock).