Step-by-Step Guide and Checklist of documents required for registering birth of an Indian child and applying for their First Passport.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since 03/10/2025, all Indian passport services, including First Passport for a child which needs to be lodged together with the birth registration application, are processed through the new Passport Seva 2.0 portal. This new system mandates a two-step submission process:
first, **Mandatory Digital Upload** of child's photo, signature/thumb impression, and all supporting documents via the Government passport and birth registration portals,
and second, **Physical Courier** of all hard copies to the Indian Mission in New Zealand.
When both parents are Indian citizens residing on temporary visas in New Zealand, their child born in New Zealand will be an Indian citizen by descent. Parents must lodge two separate applications: Registering the birth of the child with the Indian mission and applying for the first passport. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the steps involved, required documents, the critical new **ICAO photo specifications** 35MM X 45MM hard copy, and the new digital upload requirements for a smooth application under Passport Seva 2.0. Whether you reside in the North Island (Consulate General of India, Auckland) or the South Island (High Commission of India, Wellington), this guide simplifies the process. For professional assistance, please consult experienced passport professionals at Visa Factory Limited.Let Visa Factory Consultants handle your application for Indian Passport and experience a stress-free application process of Indian Passport. Our expertise and personalized service take the burden off your shoulders, ensuring your application is complete, accurate, and submitted efficiently. From document preparation to final collection, we will guide you every step of the way, saving you time, frustration, and potential delays. Focus on your travel plans, and leave the paperwork to us.
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The High Commission of India in Wellington, New Zealand charges a fee of NZD $123 for a standard size passport booklet of 36 pages for Child India passport. The High Commission of India, New Zealand's fee for a passport booklet of 60 pages is NZD $167 for Child 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 $126 (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.
This process now involves mandatory digital document submission on the **Passport Seva 2.0 portal** followed by couriering the physical application. Follow these steps carefully to ensure compliance and avoid processing delays. For help & assistance please call Visa Factory consultants on 020 47 47 47 7.</p>
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.
<p class="text-md text-gray-800 md:text-lg p-3 bg-yellow-100 rounded-lg border-l-4 border-yellow-600">Under Passport Seva 2.0, you must digitally upload these documents 1 MB each and courier the signed hard copies. Missing or non-compliant documents (especially photos) will cause severe delays.</p>
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.
