NZ Citizenship - time taken for approval

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Wannabe Geek
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#2836523 21-Dec-2021 21:05

OuTLaWzZ69: so anybody else just applied without receiving their Citizenship cert? also, do we need to then get an authorized photographer to take the pic?

Anyone can take the photo provided that it meets the photo requirements. A few months back I had to get proof of citizenship to accept a job offer, even though I was born here. So I just went to the chemist, got my photo taken and emailed to me.

Rmani

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#2836551 22-Dec-2021 00:08

1. I have had my RealMe id since 2016. You don't need to be a citizen to have a RealMe id. You just need a valid address proof, ID (overseas passport in my case) and if my memory serves right, and a recent photo.

2. You can apply for an NZ passport without the certificate number, that is optional. Having said that, check with DIA again to make sure your certificate has been printed and then apply for a passport (urgent and not standard).

3. As @drsteini mentioned above, anyone can take the photo as long as it meets the requirements.

Rmani

AKL0001

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#2836552 22-Dec-2021 00:11

@Rmani how long it took for your passport to arrive? Within 10 working days or more then that ?

Kay

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#2836553 22-Dec-2021 00:24

I applied for a standard one. It took 14 working days, as I was asked to re-submit my photo. Else I think I would have received it in 11-12 working days.

Rmani

Mrsd411

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#2837378 23-Dec-2021 13:56

Happy to share my timeline again:

Applied 6th January 2021

Contact from case officer/additional information 4 November 2021

Confirm details email: 24th November 2021

Approved: 30th November

Certificate printed: 22 December (got our certificate numbers)

Awaiting for verification on our Realme accounts and then we'll apply for our passports.

AKL0001

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#2837379 23-Dec-2021 14:00

Mrsd411:
Happy to share my timeline again:

Applied 6th January 2021

Contact from case officer/additional information 4 November 2021

Confirm details email: 24th November 2021

Approved: 30th November

Certificate printed: 22 December (got our certificate numbers)

Awaiting for verification on our Realme accounts and then we'll apply for our passports.

Congratulations 🥳

Kay

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Mrsd411

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#2837384 23-Dec-2021 14:03

AKL0001:
Mrsd411:

Happy to share my timeline again:

Applied 6th January 2021

Contact from case officer/additional information 4 November 2021

Confirm details email: 24th November 2021

Approved: 30th November

Certificate printed: 22 December (got our certificate numbers)

Awaiting for verification on our Realme accounts and then we'll apply for our passports.

Congratulations 🥳

Thank you, best Christmas present ever. 😃

OuTLaWzZ69

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Master Geek
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#2838451 25-Dec-2021 23:31

i applied for my passport on the 23rd and got the call later that arvo saying that my passport was ready! collected it from the DIA office in Parnell. Apparently they are open next week as well. What a journey it has been...

Kia Kaha.

thaer89

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#2838454 25-Dec-2021 23:42

Congrats , did you apply for urgent service or one day service ?

I am hoping I get mine early next year,

they are working on end of January and February Applications

OuTLaWzZ69

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Master Geek
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#2838456 25-Dec-2021 23:44

I took the urgent service as I have some urgent travel plans coming up. Merry Christmas everyone...

Kia Kaha.

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#2838510 26-Dec-2021 10:13

AKL0001: @Rmani how long it took for your passport to arrive? Within 10 working days or more then that ?

Not a citizenship application but I have twice applied to a passport online, using RealMe. Just standard service as it was a few weeks before the old one expired.

The first came in about a week. The second time I ordered online on a Tuesday and arrived on Saturday.

YMMV.

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AKL0001

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Geek
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#2843990 5-Jan-2022 21:40

Happy New Year Everyone!! Hope y’all had a nice break.

Kay

Mrsd411

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Master Geek
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#2844273 6-Jan-2022 13:50

AKL0001: Happy New Year Everyone!! Hope y’all had a nice break.

Thanks, Happy New Year to you too.

Not the best start as we are still waiting for my certificates which apparently were posted on 22nd December and also waiting for Realme account verification, before we can apply for our passports.

AKL0001

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#2844402 6-Jan-2022 15:40

Mrsd411:
AKL0001: Happy New Year Everyone!! Hope y’all had a nice break.

Thanks, Happy New Year to you too.

Not the best start as we are still waiting for my certificates which apparently were posted on 22nd December and also waiting for Realme account verification, before we can apply for our passports.

I’m so sorry. If you don’t receive your certificates by tomorrow I’d suggest you to email citizenship team and ask for your tracking number.

Kay

AKL0001

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#2844633 6-Jan-2022 19:41

Mrsd411:
AKL0001: Happy New Year Everyone!! Hope y’all had a nice break.

Thanks, Happy New Year to you too.

Not the best start as we are still waiting for my certificates which apparently were posted on 22nd December and also waiting for Realme account verification, before we can apply for our passports.

On the other hand, if your realme account is taking longer then expected send in paper application for your passport. Similarly convenient as per my experience when I applied for my newborn’s passport.

Kay

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