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New Zealand: Knowledge Base profile

This document contains useful information about New Zealand which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 8 April 2024
• Last updated: 31 October 2024 — See all updates

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New Zealand: Knowledge Base profile

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Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.

This document includes information about:

• names
• nationality
• legitimacy and parental responsibility
• adoption
• surrogacy
• gender recognition
• civil partnerships and marriage
• documents from New Zealand

Published 8 April 2024
Last updated 31 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 31 October 2024

   Updated to confirm that birth certificates are official and can be used for nationality purposes.

2. 8 April 2024

   First published.