The consular team from the Dutch embassy in Wellington will be visiting Christchurch on 19 April 2022, where you will be able to apply for a Dutch passport and activate your DigiD.
Making an appointment
Passport
- Make an appointment using our online appointment system.
- Choose the category ‘Passport – ID-card in Christchurch’.
- Make a separate appointment for each person.
If you get the notification ‘no time slots available’, this means the maximum number of appointments has been reached.
DigiD activation code
You can pick up your DigiD activation code without an appointment between 12.00 and 15.00 hours.
ID-card only
If you apply for an ID-card your new ID card will not be sent by post. You can only collect it at the embassy in Wellington.
Required documents
Create a personal checklist for each person on the page Applying for a passport or ID card if you live in New Zealand. The checklist will tell you which documents you need for your application.
To avoid handling of documents, please send all required documents to wel-ca@minbuza.nl before 14 April 2022, failure to do so can result in your appointment being cancelled.
Applicants are required to bring all original documents to their appointment for verification purposes.
DigiD activation code
Apply for DigiD on DigiD.nl. You’ll then receive a collection code by email and SMS. You’ll need this code to collect your activation code. Read more about applying for DigiD on the page How do I apply for DigiD from abroad.
Payment
Pay in person when you submit your passport application. Payment can be made by Eftpos, Mastercard or Visa. See the overview of consular fees in New Zealand for information on the costs of a passport. *Please note there is a surcharge for this service.
Photos
The photo used for a passport must meet certain requirements. Read more about these requirements and where you can have the photograph taken.
In Christchurch, we recommend the following photographers:
https://www.photo.co.nz/about-us/contact-location-and-opening-hours/
or
https://nzcamera.co.nz/contact-us
Location
The consular session will take place at:
Netherlands Society Christchurch
637 Marshland Road,
Styx, Christchurch 8083
