How to renew Indian passport in New Zealand due to a change in address? Step by step guide to renewing an adult Indian passport in New Zealand and checklist of required documents where your permanent address has changed. Visa Factory, Auckland, New Zealand - 020 47 47 47 7 / 09-250 4997
To renew your adult Indian passport in New Zealand due to a change in address, you must submit the necessary application forms and supporting documents including evidence of your new address by courier to the relevant Indian diplomatic mission. The evidence of your new address can be copy of your Aadhar Card , Ration Card, Voter ID card, driving license if new address is printed on them. Your recent electricity bill or phone bill or water bill can also be submitted as an acceptable address proof. If your application is complete and accurate, the mission will forward it to the passport authority in India for processing. Simultaneously, it will be sent to the relevant police commissioner's office in India for police verification. The processing time typically ranges from thirty to sixty working days. Once the passport is printed in India, it is returned to the mission via courier. After thorough inspection, the mission will courier your new passport (along with your old passport) back to you. Please note that the number of application forms and supporting documents required may vary depending on your individual circumstances, typically ranging from three to six forms might be required.
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The High Commission of India in Wellington, New Zealand charges a fee of NZD $126 for a standard size passport booklet of 36 pages for Adult India passport. The High Commission of India, New Zealand's fee for a passport booklet of 60 pages is NZD $167 for Adult India passport.
Visa Factory's experienced visa and passport consultants can prepare your all required application forms and all the prescribed documents/annexures at a very reasonable fee starting FROM NZD $150 (non-refundable) which is in addition to Government's application fee.
You can do your application yourself. If you are doing this application yourself, you can find list of documents required in general cases, step-by-step-guide and fees for passports or visas for India in New Zealand on this page. However, please note that out of 100 DIY applications, at least 50 to 70 applications are deemed as incomplete or incorrect applications.
Many applicants in New Zealand face application rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. In fact, based on our experience, 50% to 70% of self-prepared applications are returned or deemed by the Government of India as incomplete or incorrect applications. This can lead to significant delays, stress, and financial loss.
We provide here step-by-step-guide on how you can reissue your adult Indian passport in New Zealand in case of a change in your permanent address. For help & assistance please call Visa Factory consultants on 020 47 47 47 7.
Many applicants in New Zealand face application rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. In fact, based on our experience, 70% of self-prepared applications are returned by the Government Departments due to missing or incorrect documents or errors in forms. This can lead to significant delays, stress, and financial loss.
The following is a list of general documents typically required for renewing an Indian passport in New Zealand in case of a change in your permanent address. Please note: This is a general list, and specific requirements may vary depending on individual circumstances.
Many applicants in New Zealand face application rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. In fact, based on our experience, 70% of self-prepared applications are rejected by the Government Departments due to missing or incorrect documents or errors in forms. This can lead to significant delays, stress, and financial loss.
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Visa Factory can typically prepare your Indian passport renewal application within 1-2 business days of receiving all necessary information and documents via email. The Indian High Commission in Wellington and Consulate General of India in Auckland generally processes passport renewals within approximately 30 to 40 working days. However, processing times may vary depending on individual circumstances. For specific details regarding Indian passport renewal processing times in New Zealand, please contact Visa Factory at 020 47 47 47 7 or 09-8891133 or admin@visafactory.co.nz.
