New Zealand passport fees in 2026
- Adult standard
- NZ$247 1
- Child standard
- NZ$144 1
- Adult urgent
- NZ$494 1
- Child urgent
- NZ$391 1
- Courier within NZ
- NZ$7 2
- Standard time
- At least 20 working days 3
- Urgent time
- Aim of 3 working days 3
New Zealand passport fee table
The Department of Internal Affairs lists these prices. The fee page was last updated on 2 May 2025. Courier is added to every application 1.
| Where processed | Adult standard | Child standard | Adult urgent | Child urgent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online (from anywhere) | NZ$247 | NZ$144 | NZ$494 | NZ$391 |
| Paper, in New Zealand | NZ$247 | NZ$144 | NZ$494 | NZ$391 |
| Paper, in Australia | A$286 | A$168 | A$572 | A$454 |
| Paper, in the UK | £147 | £86 | £294 | £233 |
After-hours service
An after-hours call-out service is available for emergencies. It costs NZ$1,001 for an adult or NZ$898 for a child in New Zealand, A$1,100 or A$982 in Australia, and £565 or £504 in the UK 1.
Courier fees
Courier depends on where the passport goes. Urgent applications collected from a DIA public counter have no courier charge 2.
| Destination | Online or NZ application | Australia application | UK application |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | NZ$7 | Not offered | Not offered |
| Australia | NZ$16 | A$15 | Not offered |
| United Kingdom | NZ$38 | Not offered | £18 |
| Asia-Pacific | NZ$36 | A$31 | Not offered |
| United States | NZ$50 | A$43 | £23 |
| Europe (most countries) | NZ$63 | A$58 | £30 |
| Rest of the world | NZ$62 | A$54 | £28 |
Applying from abroad
You can apply online from anywhere in the world. If you are not a New Zealand tax resident and apply online from outside New Zealand, GST is not included in the fee. Online applications are charged in New Zealand dollars. Paper applications are charged in the currency of the office used 1,2.
Processing times and how to apply
Allow at least 4 weeks (20 working days) plus delivery. In the week before 19 October 2026, 86.5% of passports were issued within 10 working days. First-time and child applications can take longer 3.
Urgent processing aims for 3 working days. If you need to travel within 3 days, apply urgently and call straight away 3.
The DIA says the fastest way to get or renew a passport is online. Paper forms take longer 4.
Common questions
How much is a NZ passport renewal?
NZ$247 for an adult and NZ$144 for a child, plus courier 1.
How much is an urgent NZ passport?
NZ$494 for an adult or NZ$391 for a child 1.
How much is a NZ passport in Australia?
A$286 for an adult paper application processed in Australia, or apply online for NZ$247 1.
How long does a NZ passport take?
Allow at least 20 working days for standard service 3.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@passportfees.org with the official link.
Sources
- New Zealand Passports, DIA: Passport costs (updated 2 May 2025)
- New Zealand Passports, DIA: Passport courier costs (updated 13 August 2026)
- New Zealand Passports, DIA: Passport timeframes (updated 19 October 2026)
- New Zealand Passports, DIA: Apply for your passport (updated 1 April 2026)
Related
- Australian passport fees in 2026
Australian passport fees from the Passport Office: A$422 adult 10-year, A$213 child, A$308 Priority, A$107 Fast Track and the overseas surcharge.
- UK passport fees in 2026
UK passport fees from GOV.UK: £102 adult online, £66.50 child online, paper forms, 1 Week Fast Track, 1 Day Premium and processing times.
- Irish passport fees in 2026
Irish passport fees from the Department of Foreign Affairs: €75 adult online, €20 child, €80 by post, urgent appointments from €170 and turnaround times.
- Canadian passport fees in 2026
Canadian passport fees from IRCC: C$163.50 adult 10-year, C$122.50 5-year, C$58.50 child, urgent pickup C$125.75 and fees for applying abroad.
- Philippine passport fees in 2026
Philippine passport fees from the DFA: ₱950 regular, ₱1,200 expedited, ₱350 lost passport penalty, processing times and how to book at passport.gov.ph.