Register your overseas travel and/or residential details here.
A passport is required for travel to all countries, including Australia. If you are planning to travel and your passport is due to expire in less than a year, you may need to renew your passport. Some countries require a passport to be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry to the country. You should also make sure you have at least one clear visa page in your passport for immigration stamps.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue passports.
The Department of Internal Affairs issues passports. Their website provides information about passports, and application forms [external link].
Only the Passport Offices in London, Sydney or New Zealand can issue a passport.
In an emergency, a New Zealand Embassy overseas may be able to issue an Emergency Travel Document.
For information on entry/visa requirements for the countries you plan to visit or transit you should check with the Embassies [external link] of those countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not provide this advice.
Check Immigration New Zealand [external link] for information .
Working Holiday Schemes are reciprocal arrangements that allow people aged 18 to 30 years, who are not accompanied by children, to spend up to 12 months on holiday in the host country. You can find more details on Working Holiday Schemes on the main Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
Page last updated: Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 17:20 NZDT
