paddyb157

Hello everyone, i'm new to the NZ section.

Is it possible to apply for my IRD number before i arrive to NZ or do i have to wait until i get there?

Thank you

P2L

http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/irdnumbers/#01

Numptyhead

Hi

Read

http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/irdnumbers/

You must provide one original and one legible photocopy of one of the following documents:

•Full New Zealand birth certificate issued on or after 1 January 1998. Birth certificates issued after 1 January 1998 carry a unique identification number. If you hold a birth certificate issued before 1 January 1998, and wish to hold a birth certificate with a unique identification number, contact the Department of Internal Affairs
•New Zealand passport (please photocopy the pages showing photo, name and specimen signature)
•Overseas passport with New Zealand immigration visa / permit (please photocopy the pages showing photo, name, any pages showing current work, visitor permits, or residency documentation and a specimen signature) or call Inland Revenue on 0800 227 774 for exempt list•New Zealand emergency travel document
•New Zealand firearm or dealer's licence
•New Zealand refugee travel document
•New Zealand certificate of identity (issued by Department of Labour or Department of Internal Affairs)
•New Zealand citizenship certificate