How to Apply for a New Zealander Passport

Go to Passports.govt.nz and complete the online form and print it or obtain a paper copy in person at any Passport New Zealand office, or phoning them on 0800 225 050, or emailing them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
To complete the form you will need to provide the following:

1.    personal information (full name and place of birth).

2.    proof of citizenship, identity You can do this by providing your (current or expired) New Zealand passport, or, if you don’t have a NZ passport, by providing your original birth certificate, if you were born in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau, or your original Citizenship Certificate or other proof of your citizenship, if you were born outside New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau. (If you need to get proof of your citizenship, contact the Determinations and Authentications Unit of the Citizenship Office on 0800 225 151.)

3.    a fee (To check for the latest fees, visit the website at here ).

4.    passport photos (two identical photos meeting specific requirements listed on the Passport New Zealand website and your photos must not be more than 6 months old. it must be taken and signed by a commercial photographer).

Processing Standard passport applications can take up to 10 working days, not including delivery time. If you choose to submit an urgent application and pay an additional fee, your new passport will usually be issued within 3 working days.

For New Zealanders living in abroad, passport application fees and processing times will vary, please see the Passport New Zealand website for more details.

If you have ANY QUESTIONS and you are a Footprints Teacher moving forward with a placement with Footprints please do not hesitate to contact your Placement Coordinator for more information on the process and to get proof of employment or flight information to facilitate an expedited passport application.

How to Apply for a South African Passport

South Africans adults living in South Africa

Visitor's passports are issued to South African citizens over the age of 16. To apply, you need to complete form BI-73 and submit it at a Home Affairs domestic office or, if you are overseas, at a South African embassy or mission.

You must also:

• Have proof of your identity.
• Supply two passport photographs.
• Have your fingerprints taken.
• Pay the fee of R400.

To complete the form you will need to provide the following:

1.    personal information (full name and place of birth).

2.    a fee ($ 53.00 adults)

Submit the passport application plus the applicable documentation via mail, courier or in person at a Passport Canada office, Canada Post outlet (an additional fee of $20 for each application will be charged) or Service Canada Centre.

Processing Applications take six(6) months or more to be finalized.

This passport is valid for ten years.

If you have ANY QUESTIONS and you are a Footprints Teacher moving forward with a placement with Footprints please do not hesitate to contact your Placement Coordinator for more information on the process and to get proof of employment or flight information to facilitate an expedited passport application.

How to Apply for a Irish Passport

Irish adults living in Ireland

It is not possible to apply for an Irish passport online. It is also not currently possible to download the application forms you need to complete. Passport application forms are available from all Garda stations, Post Offices which provide the Passport Express service, many Libraries and Citizens Advice Centres and also from the Passport Offices in Dublin and Cork.

To complete the form you will need to provide the following:

1.    personal information (full name and place of birth).

2.    proof of citizenship, identity the citizenship certificate issued by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and your long form birth certificate.

3.    a fee  €80: Standard Passport for a person aged 18 years or over submitted through Passport Express service (available at Post Offices), Fees paid in Euros must be paid by cheque drawn on an Irish bank. Cheques, postal orders and bank drafts enclosed with ordinary postal applications should be made payable to the Passport Office.  If applying by ordinary post you may also pay by Laser, Visa, Amex or Mastercard. Cash should not be included with a postal application. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, postal order, bank draft or debit/credit card when applying in person at the Passport Office in Dublin or Cork.

4.    passport photos Four identical photographs of the passport holder must be supplied with each application. Two of these photographs should be signed on the back by the person who witnesses the application. This person should also enter the Form Number (which appears under the signature of witness strip) on the back of both photographs.

Submit You should submit your application through your local Post Office to the Passport Office in Dublin or Cork [if you live in Munster]. If you live abroad send your application to your nearest Diplomatic and Consular Missions.

Processing The guaranteed turnaround time for passport applications submitted through the Passport Express service available through local Post Offices is 10 working days.

If you have ANY QUESTIONS and you are a Footprints Teacher moving forward with a placement with Footprints please do not hesitate to contact your Placement Coordinator for more information on the process and to get proof of employment or flight information to facilitate an expedited passport application.s

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