How to get a visa sticker for a passport

How to request a sticker in your current passport

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   Step 1: Complete an application form

   Complete the Application for Transfer or Confirmation of a Visa form.

   If you apply online, you must pay the fee when you submit your form. Print a copy of your confirmation email.

   Apply for a transfer or confirmation of a visa online form

   If you apply using a paper form, you must send us your completed form and fee.

   Application for Transfer or Confirmation of a Visa (INZ 1023)PDF 375KB

   We accept payment by credit card or debit card.

   Fees and processing times

   Use our online tool to find out how much it costs to apply for a sticker, and how long a decision will take.

   Fees, decision times and where to apply

   Note

   The fees and processing times for adding a sticker to a current passport are the same as those for transferring a sticker to a new passport. When using the online tool, type in 'Transfer a visa label to a new passport' to start your search.

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   Step 2: Send us your documents

   You must send us:

   • your passport or
   • a copy of your application confirmation email 
   • your completed application form and fee, if you are applying by paper
   • a pre-paid return courier bag, if you are outside New Zealand.

   We strongly recommend you courier your passport to us, to ensure secure and reliable delivery.

   Send your passport and a pre-paid courier bag, if required, to:

   Immigration NZ
   DX Box: EP71514
   20 Fairfax Avenue
   Penrose Auckland 1061
   New Zealand

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   Step 3: We send your passport back to you

   If you are in New Zealand, once the sticker has been added your passport will be returned to your nominated New Zealand address using a courier service. 

   If you are outside of New Zealand, your passport will be sent back to you using the prepaid courier bag included with your application.