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How people become New Zealand citizens

Citizenship by grant

Details about the requirements you need to meet for a grant of New Zealand citizenship and what to expect as you go through the application process are set out in the following pages:

Applications for New Zealand citizenship are dealt with by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).

More information about the process of applying for citizenship, can also be found at www.dia.govt.nz.

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Citizenship

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Community Law

Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice.

Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres

Department of Internal Affairs

The Citizenship Office is part of the Department of Internal Affairs and is responsible for administering citizenship law, including the processing of applications for New Zealand citizenship.

Phone: 0800 22 51 51 (within NZ), +64 4 462 0651 (from overseas)

Post: PO Box 10680, Wellington 6140

Email:

citizenship@dia.govt.nz (for enquiries about citizenship applications)

staykiwi@dia.govt.nz (for enquiries about proof of citizenship or citizenship by descent)

Further contact details for the Citizenship Office can be found on the New Zealand Government website.

General information about New Zealand citizenship and the application process is available at: https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/

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