Child passports are for children aged 15 and under. They cost $125 and are valid for 5 years. When a child turns 16, their passport is still valid until it expires or is cancelled.
Passport timeframes:
For current passport processing timeframes, visit the passports website.
If your child is aged 16 or over:
They must apply for their passport as an adult.
You can apply for your child's first passport online.
If you need to travel in a hurry you can apply for an urgent passport. It costs $340 and is processed within 3 working days.
You can register your child as a New Zealand citizen by descent and get them a New Zealand passport.
The fastest way to apply for your child's passport is online – no paper, postage or visits to the office needed. Paper applications can take longer as they need extra processing.
If you do need to apply by post or in person, go to Apply for a New Zealand passport and look for the PDF form under 'Other ways to apply' at the bottom of the page.
If you need more help or have questions about the information or services on this page, contact the following agency.