If you’ve held New Zealand residence for around five years, you may be ready to take the next step.
Citizenship makes your connection to New Zealand official. It grants you full civic rights and privileges, enables you to apply for a New Zealand passport, and allows you to pass citizenship on to future children born overseas.
The Citizenship Application Process
Citizenship applications are handled by the Department of Internal Affairs, rather than Immigration New Zealand, and follow a separate set of requirements and assessment processes.
Holding residence does not automatically mean you qualify for citizenship. Checking your eligibility and preparing the right supporting information are important steps—and FRENZ can guide you through both.
Let FRENZ help you take that step with confidence!
Our Citizenship Assessment and Application Support Service helps you:
✅ Check your eligibility, including your residence and travel history.
✅ Direct you on what’s required, with clear guidance tailored to your circumstances.
✅ Prepare a complete application, with careful checks of your information and supporting documents.
✅ Save time and reduce uncertainty, with support throughout the process.
Whether we helped you secure residence or you’re new to FRENZ, our experienced immigration team can support this next chapter of your New Zealand journey.
*Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances. Five years since residence approval does not automatically qualify you. Passport and citizenship-by-descent requirements apply.
