1. a. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services.
2. b. Copy of Study/Work certificates etc., if applicable.
3. c. Fees of NZ $ 45 Click here for mode of payments.
4. d. Copy of 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. e. Copy of current and valid NZ visa (for non New Zealand passport holders).
6. f. Applicants who held Indian Passport previously need to provide copy of Cancelled Passport or Surrender Certificate or OCI Card or PIO Card (any one).
7. g. One passport size photograph (not older than 6 months) pasted on the application.
8. h. Photocopy of pages of Passport having Visa/Arrival/Departure/Immigration stamps.  The applicant needs to submit a list of their entry/exit into/from India to confirm length of their stay. Please download the following form  and submit duly filled in and JP Attested along with application (Entry/Exit List Link)
9. i. Copy of your current New Zealand Residential Address.
10. j. 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.

1. a. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services.
2. b. Copy of Study/Work certificates etc., if applicable.
3. c. Fees of NZ $ 45 Click here for mode of payments.
4. d. Copy of 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. e. Applicants who held Indian Passport previously need to provide copy of Cancelled Passport or Surrender Certificate or OCI Card or PIO Card (any one).
6. f. One passport size photograph (not older than 6 months) pasted on the application.
7. g. Photocopy of pages of Passport having Visa/Arrival/Departure/Immigration stamps.  The applicant needs to submit a list of their entry/exit into/from India to confirm length of their stay. Please download the following form  and submit duly filled in and JP Attested along with application (Entry/Exit List Link)
8. h. Affidavit against Traffic convictions (Form) completed and duly attested by Justice of peace or notary.
9. i. Copy of current and valid NZ visa (for non New Zealand passport holders).
10. j. Copy of your current New Zealand Residential Address.
11. k. 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. 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

4. Acknowledgement

1. 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. 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.

5. Status Enquiry

1. 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. 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. 3. Only the completed applications will be accepted for processing. Incomplete applications will be returned.

6. Timings

Applications for all consular services are received at the High Commission counter from 0930 hours to 1230 hours on all working days. Timings for collection of documents from the counter is from 1600 hours to 1700 hours. 

7. Emergencies

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

8. 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

9. Processing Time

• - Processing Time: 5-8 working days 
• - 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. i. Processing time is indicated for routine and clear-cut cases. Referral cases may take longer.
2. ii. 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.

10. Fees:

Miscellaneous Services Fees
Rates are effective from 01 April 2024