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Does New Zealand have citizenship by birth?

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Does New Zealand have citizenship by birth?

From 1 January 2006, children born in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau are citizens by birth only if at least 1 of their parents is a New Zealand citizen or resident when the child is born. You may be eligible for New Zealand citizenship by grant.

What happens if I give birth in New Zealand?

If a child born in New Zealand is not eligible for New Zealand citizenship at birth, they are deemed to hold a visa if either parent holds a visa when the child is born. The exact type of visa that a child born in New Zealand is deemed to hold depends on the visas held by the child’s parents when the child was born.

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Can my baby get a New Zealand passport?

Child passports are for children aged 15 and under. Once a child turns 16, they must apply for an adult passport. Child passports cost $111 and take up to 10 working days. They are valid for 5 years.

What happens if a foreigner gives birth in New Zealand?

Your children who are born in New Zealand are automatically New Zealand citizens. You cannot pass citizenship to any children who are born outside New Zealand. They will need to apply for New Zealand citizenship by grant. As a citizen by descent, you can also apply for citizenship by grant.

Is it free to have a baby in NZ?

Free or subsidised maternity care If you’re a NZ citizen or permanent resident you’ll get free maternity care unless you choose a private obstetrician or private sonographer.

Are ultrasounds free in NZ?

If you have a current Community Services Card (CSC) a number of scans are free of charge except for the 20-week anatomy scan, the 3rd-trimester growth scan (follow up 3rd-trimester scans remain free with a CSC) or if you are having twins. Early pregnancy dating scans remain free of charge for all New Zealand Residents.

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How do I apply for a new born baby passport?

How to get a Passport for a New Born Baby:

  1. Birth Certificate of the baby.
  2. Proof of current address (if parent has a Passport then this will suffice)
  3. Filled and signed Annexure H which can be procured from the Passport Seva Kendra website.
  4. Passport photo of the baby against a background that is white.
  5. Appointment receipt.