Citizenship Endorsement Lodgement
BEFORE you start
First-time endorsement lodgement requirements:
* a completed I NZ 1174 Application Form
* the applicant's current passport that he or she wishes to be endorsed;
and
* original or certified copies of evidence that the applicant is a New
Zealand citizen (see A20.20.5(c) below); and
*
a New Zealand passport issued on or after 5 November 2005, or a
passport-sized
photograph of the applicant's head and shoulders if the
person does not hold a New Zealand passport issued on or after 5
November 2005; and
* the appropriate fee (if any).
Second-time endorsement lodgement requirements: -� --
* a completed INZ 1174 Application Form
* the applicant's current passport that he or she wishes to be
endorsed; and
*
a New
Zealand passport issued on or after 5 November 2005,
or a
passport-sized photograph of the applicant's head and
shoulders if the person does not hold a New Zealand passport
issued on or after 5 November 2005; and
* Endorsement app in AMS previously
* Mandatory Requirements are missing
* The client does not hold NZ Citizenship
Citizenship Endorsement lodgement guide
Documents required for lodgement purpose:
Application form – INZ 1174 needs to be fully completed and signed, application form is
current version. If the form is not the current version/ not signed, you can RFL
Application fee – First time NZD $170 (previously it was $150)
Second/Subsequent NZD $110 (previously it was $95)
Passport - Certified copy
or original is required. If the client provides the copy of PPT you can
RFL
Passport size photo or NZ passport - A New Zealand passport issued on or after 5 November
2005, or a passport-sized photograph of the applicant’s head and shoulders if the person
does not hold a New Zealand passport issued on or after 5 November 2005; and
Evidence applicant is New Zealand citizen (First time only) – Original or certified copy of NZ
Birth*/ Citizenship certificate or NZ passport (current or expired)
*For Birth certificate issued after 2006, please check if Citizenship is NZ
Lodgement procedure:
Scan the passport – you must scan every passport you receive by using the PPT scanner (if it
hasn’t been scanned)
Mandatory document check – All mandatory documents listed in mandatory document
section have been submitted
Raise the application in AMS – date application tendered should be the stamp date on the
application form. Endorsement Frist or second/subsequent
Update client details tab in IDme portal – name, country of birth, citizenship (Primary
citizenship on ppt/Seconda
ry NZ), or marital Status
Update Travel docs tab in IDme Portal
Update address tab in IDme portal - be mindful if client is using LIA and the post address
might be different to the home address
Update contact tab –
LIA - If the client has Licensed Adviser please add LIA into contact tab
Contact other - If the client has listed someone on the form to act on behalf of them, please
add “contact other” into contact tab
Record forwarding documents in AMS and complete the Lodgement questions
Application Fee
Record Application number, First/Second endorsement, Label/ E-visa on the application
form
Return Failed Lodgement
You can RFL the application if:
1. The applications submitted to INZ do not meet the lodgement requirement
2. Client is not a New Zealand citizen
3. Payment for the application was declined and client is not getting back to you
regarding the payment, or
4. If the applications are deferred for 2 working days for missing documents and INZ
does not receive the required documents on the third working day
Steps for RFL
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Add AMS note 1: List all documents received by INZ
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Add AMS note 2: List reasons for RFL.
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Generate a letter to the applicant
In the application details screen, click the Template Letter System (TLS V78) icon to create a
new letter.
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Prepare the RFL letter
Complete the required sections of the template letter including:
•
List the missing documents (reason why PRV has been RFLs)
•
List all original documents being returned
•
Copy entire letter (ctrl + a, ctrl +c)
Ensure the address is correct (i.e. is the contact address listed on the application
form) and
• Print letter.
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NZ Couriers website: prepare address docket for return of documents.
Record Tracking Number.
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Add AMS note 3: Paste copy of letter
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Add AMS note 4: delivery details - Include tracking number & return address in AMS
note.
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Complete the Lodgement questions
Select ‘
No’ for any requirements the applicant has not submitted.
Select
OK to exit the Lodgement process.
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Record the RFL decision Select the ‘Decide’ icon to open the Decide Application screen.
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Enter the Decline Decision
Select ‘Returned Failed Lodgements’ in the Decline Decision field and click ‘OK’.
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Confirm completion of the application A Decision dialogue box will appear confirming the completion of the application. Select
‘OK’ to continue.
