Step-by-Step Guide and Checklist of documents required for registering birth of an Indian child and applying for their First Passport.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since 03/10/2025, all Indian passport services, including First Passport for a child which needs to be lodged together with the birth registration application, are processed through the new Passport Seva 2.0 portal. This new system mandates a two-step submission process:
first, **Mandatory Digital Upload** of child's photo, signature/thumb impression, and all supporting documents via the Government passport and birth registration portals,
and second, **Physical Courier** of all hard copies to the Indian Mission in New Zealand.
When both parents are Indian citizens residing on temporary visas in New Zealand, their child born in New Zealand will be an Indian citizen by descent. Parents must lodge two separate applications: Registering the birth of the child with the Indian mission and applying for the first passport. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the steps involved, required documents, the critical new **ICAO photo specifications** 35MM X 45MM hard copy, and the new digital upload requirements for a smooth application under Passport Seva 2.0. Whether you reside in the North Island (Consulate General of India, Auckland) or the South Island (High Commission of India, Wellington), this guide simplifies the process. For professional assistance, please consult experienced passport professionals at Visa Factory Limited.Let Visa Factory Consultants handle your application for Indian Passport and experience a stress-free application process of Indian Passport. Our expertise and personalized service take the burden off your shoulders, ensuring your application is complete, accurate, and submitted efficiently. From document preparation to final collection, we will guide you every step of the way, saving you time, frustration, and potential delays. Focus on your travel plans, and leave the paperwork to us.
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The High Commission of India in Wellington, New Zealand charges a fee of NZD $179 for a standard size passport booklet of 36 pages for Child India passport. The High Commission of India, New Zealand's fee for a passport booklet of 60 pages is NZD $298 for Child India passport.
Visa Factory's experienced visa and passport consultants can prepare your all required application forms and all the prescribed documents/annexures at a very reasonable fee starting FROM NZD $214 (non-refundable) which is in addition to Government's application fee.
You can do your application yourself. If you are doing this application yourself, you can find the list of documents required in general cases, step-by-step-guide, and fees for passports or visas for India in New Zealand on this page. However, please note that out of 100 DIY applications, at least 50 to 70 applications are deemed incomplete or incorrect.
Many applicants in New Zealand face rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. Based on our experience, 50% to 70% of self-prepared applications are returned or deemed incomplete by the Government of India.
Many applicants in New Zealand face application rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. In fact, based on our experience, 70% of self-prepared applications are returned by Government Departments due to missing or incorrect documents.
Under Passport Seva 2.0, you must digitally upload these documents 1 MB each and courier the signed hard copies. Missing or non-compliant documents (especially photos) will cause severe delays.
Many applicants in New Zealand face application rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. Based on our experience, 70% of self-prepared applications are rejected by Government Departments due to missing documents or form errors.
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Deliver your application in person to the designated office.
Consulate General of India in Auckland
Level -14, SAP Tower, 151 Queen StreetHigh Commission of India in Wellington
72 Pipitea Street, ThorndonPlease ensure your application is accurately completed and includes all necessary documents. Ensure that you have uploaded all required supporting documents including your photograph and signature on the Passport Portal before submission.
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