Government of Canada services and information in Wellington, New Zealand
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada to New Zealand.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Refer to Canadian citizenship.
Find out how to apply online for a citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship).
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
E-certificate
You can choose to receive an e-certificate or a paper certificate. If you choose the e-certificate, it will be emailed to you and reduce delivery time. The paper certificate would need to be mailed to you from Canada. If you have an e-certificate, you can:
- always access it online
- download and save it to any digital device
- print it
- access services and benefits the same way you would with a paper certificate
- for example: when applying for a pension or Canadian passport
If you are not eligible to apply online, you can complete your citizenship application on paper.
Please ensure you include:
- A printed copy of your online payment receipt
- Coloured photocopies of all required documents listed in the instructions
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be returned to you. The processing time will restart once your complete and correct application is received.
Citizenship applications can be submitted:
- In person at the High Commission of Canada in Wellington during consular hours of 08:30 to 12:00 noon (Monday to Friday).
- For appointments please email WLGTNConsular@international.gc.ca
- By courier or mail to either address below:
Physical address
High Commission of Canada
Level 11,125 The Terrace
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Postal address
High Commission of Canada
PO Box 8047
Wellington 6143
New Zealand
To check if your application has been received by the High Commission in Wellington, please contact your courier company.
Note: All physical applications for citizenship certificates are pre-screened at the High Commission before being sent to the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Death abroad
Refer to Death abroad.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Credit card accepted. Use the credit card authorization form.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
Passport services
The High Commission provides passport services to Canadians living and travelling in New Zealand, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna.
Submit your passport application at least 6 weeks before the expiry of your current passport, or your anticipated departure date, to avoid problems. We do not provide an expedited passport issuing service.
Applying for a passport while abroad
Select the appropriate application, download and print the application including the instructions:
- Adult Abroad Simplified Renewal passport application
- Adult Abroad General passport application
- Child Abroad General passport application (under 16 years of age)
Find out if you can renew your passport.
You must pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Passport applications can be submitted:
- In person at the High Commission of Canada in Wellington during consular hours of 08:30 to 12:00 noon (Monday to Friday).
- For appointments please email WLGTNConsular@international.gc.ca
- By courier or mail please see below:
Courier service
High Commission of Canada
Level 11,125 The Terrace
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Postal service
High Commission of Canada
PO Box 8047
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
To check if your application has been received by the High Commission in Wellington, please contact your courier company.
Lost or stolen passports
What to do if your passport is lost or stolen.
If your passport has been lost or stolen, you need to report it immediately to the passport issuing office, and police station, nearest you.
Applying for your replacement passport you must include the following with your application:
- A completed Statutory Declaration form - PPTC 203
- The original police report
If you still have questions, please contact us at WLGTNConsular@international.gc.ca
Processing times
Check passport and travel document processing times and service standards.
Applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times may be affected by:
- Delivery times
- Volume of applications received
- Complexity of routine verification and security checks
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be returned to you. The processing time will commence again once we have received your complete and correct application.
We do not provide a status checking system. Do not contact the High Commission until after 20 business days. Unnecessary enquiries only delay processing. If there are any problems with your application, it will be returned to you with specific instructions to correct it.
Additional information
If you have a New Zealand permanent residency or work permit please enquire with Immigration New Zealand about how to transfer it into your new Canadian passport. We do not provide this service.
Payment method
Pay online for all your passport services.
Applications will not be processed before payment is received. Please include a copy of your receipt with your application.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
The High Commission of Canada to New Zealand does not provide Visa or immigration services.
All Canadian visa and immigration enquiries are handled by our regional visa and immigration office at the Consulate General of Canada to Australia, in Sydney.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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