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How much is a New Zealand passport, and how long does it take?

As of October 2, 2026, New Zealand Passports charges NZ$247 for an adult passport and NZ$144 for a child’s, online or on paper in New Zealand, plus courier delivery. Allow at least 4 weeks (20 working days) plus delivery; urgent processing costs NZ$494 for an adult (NZ$391 for a child) and aims for 3 working days. First-time and child applications can take longer. Applying online? SelfieToPassport makes the digital photo from your phone for $6.95.

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The short version

  1. Adult passport: NZ$247. Child: NZ$144. Courier delivery extra.
  2. Standard: allow at least 4 weeks (20 working days) plus delivery.
  3. Urgent: NZ$494 adult, NZ$391 child; aims for 3 working days.
  4. First-time and child applications can take longer.
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Passport fees

Online applications and paper applications processed in New Zealand cost the same.

The rules

  • A standard adult New Zealand passport costs NZ$247. passports.govt.nz
  • A standard child passport costs NZ$144. passports.govt.nz
  • An urgent passport costs NZ$494 for an adult and NZ$391 for a child. passports.govt.nz
  • Courier delivery is paid on top of the passport fee. passports.govt.nz
  • Applicants who are not New Zealand tax residents and apply online do not pay GST in the fee. passports.govt.nz

Processing times

Working days are Monday to Friday, without public holidays or the Christmas and New Year break.

The rules

  • New Zealand Passports asks applicants to allow at least 4 weeks (20 working days) for processing, plus delivery. passports.govt.nz
  • With the urgent fee, it aims to process the passport within 3 working days, depending on demand. passports.govt.nz
  • First-time and child applications can take more time because of additional checks. passports.govt.nz

FAQ

How much is a New Zealand passport in 2026?

NZ$247 for an adult and NZ$144 for a child; urgent processing costs NZ$494 and NZ$391. Courier delivery is extra. Source: official page "Passport costs | New Zealand Passports", checked on Oct 2, 2026.

How long does a New Zealand passport take?

Allow at least 4 weeks (20 working days) plus delivery; urgent applications aim for 3 working days. Source: official page "Passport timeframes | New Zealand Passports", checked on Oct 2, 2026.

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