• NZ Passport (current); If you don’t have NZ passport, bring TWO forms of ID:

One from each list below:

1 x Primary ID

1 x Supporting ID;

• Primary ID (must be NZ-issued):

• Full Birth Certificate (original)

• Overseas Passport

• Emergency Travel Doc

• Refugee Travel Doc

• Certificate of Identity (from NZTA or Immigration)

• Kiwi Access or 18+ Card

• SuperGold or Veteran SuperGold

• Electoral Roll record

• Community Services Card

• Student or Work Photo ID

• IRD Letter

• Bank statement or utility bill

• Overseas Driver Licence

If neither ID has a photo:

Bring an extra form called DL26 (Referee Declaration Form)

If you’re converting an overseas driver licence

1. Passport

• Can be expired for up to 2 years and still accepted.

• If you don’t have a passport, you can use a Certificate of Identity.

This is used when someone (e.g. a refugee) doesn’t have a passport. It can be issued by NZTA. A New Zealand Refugee Travel Document is also accepted.

2. Driver Licence

• Must be current or expired for less than 1 year. An expired licence cannot be used as a secondary ID.

• If expired, you must also bring a supporting document like; Bank statement; Phone or insurance bill; IRD (tax) letter on official letterhead

3. Coloured Photocopies

You must bring clear, colour photocopies of:

• Your passport

• Your driver licence (both front and back)

4. Translation (if needed)

• If your driver licence is not in English, it must be translated. You can:

• Use an NZTA-approved translator

• Or go through your embassy or consulate