- 2 acceptable photos of your head and shoulders
- your original or a certified copy of your passport or certificate of identity
- your original or a certified copy of your full birth certificate.
Passports must be valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave New Zealand.
If you’re applying for this visa outside of New Zealand, you’ll need to supply a pre-paid courier envelope, for us to return your passport and/or any other original identity documents.
You don’t need to provide proof of your identity until you’re invited to apply for residence.