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Citizenship timing 2012
Has anyone applied for NZ citizenship this year?
I was wondering what the waiting time for acceptance and then the citizenship ceremony is? We are hoping to submit the forms in October and looking at holiday travel in the new year. I have read the old posts on BE that passports are taken so not to plan travel for 6 months? Any recent experiences with this please share :) Thanks:) |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by helinuk
(Post 10151276)
Has anyone applied for NZ citizenship this year?
I was wondering what the waiting time for acceptance and then the citizenship ceremony is? We are hoping to submit the forms in October and looking at holiday travel in the new year. I have read the old posts on BE that passports are taken so not to plan travel for 6 months? Any recent experiences with this please share :) Thanks:) |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
We went into the office and had an interview where we handed over all our documents so they could copy them. We then left the building with all our documents including our passports. That was two weeks ago and we should know something in another 4 weeks.
We have friends that also went through the same process in April and they will be attending their Citizenship Ceremony in one weeks time. So in Auckland you are looking at 2-3 months (from start to finish) |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
What is a Citizenship Ceremony?
Today there were some photos in the local newspaper of "New Citizens" who were posing with the Town Mayor. I'm potentially interested in staying in NZ long enough to get citizenship, but I'm certainly not interested in a "ceremony", nor do I have any desire to have my photo published in the local (or indeed any) newspaper. I heard somewhere along the line that you have to sing the NZ National Anthem at such a ceremony... really? Because if being granted citizenship hangs on the requirement of being able to sing the National Anthem, I'll not bother applying. |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by thedtb
(Post 10151893)
What is a Citizenship Ceremony?
Today there were some photos in the local newspaper of "New Citizens" who were posing with the Town Mayor. I'm potentially interested in staying in NZ long enough to get citizenship, but I'm certainly not interested in a "ceremony", nor do I have any desire to have my photo published in the local (or indeed any) newspaper. I heard somewhere along the line that you have to sing the NZ National Anthem at such a ceremony... really? Because if being granted citizenship hangs on the requirement of being able to sing the National Anthem, I'll not bother applying. |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by thedtb
(Post 10151893)
What is a Citizenship Ceremony?
Today there were some photos in the local newspaper of "New Citizens" who were posing with the Town Mayor. I'm potentially interested in staying in NZ long enough to get citizenship, but I'm certainly not interested in a "ceremony", nor do I have any desire to have my photo published in the local (or indeed any) newspaper. I heard somewhere along the line that you have to sing the NZ National Anthem at such a ceremony... really? Because if being granted citizenship hangs on the requirement of being able to sing the National Anthem, I'll not bother applying. |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by Anuptik
(Post 10152242)
Simple guide to applying for or renewing a UK passport:
1. Download and print out the application form and the passport fee sheet [PDF 166KB, opens in new window] 2. Download and print out the relevant checklist 3. Prepare the documents to support your application. See our guide to supporting documents [PDF 512KB, opens in new window] 4. Enclose two identical passport photographs, taken within the last month 5. Lodge your application with New Zealand Post. But You should apply at least 6 weeks before travel. they get your passport back to you within 3-4 weeks, but this does not take into account any possible delays in the postage courier system.So contact local passport making office. not asking about renewing passport but thanks anyway |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by Anuptik
(Post 10152242)
Simple guide to applying for or renewing a UK passport:
1. Download and print out the application form and the passport fee sheet [PDF 166KB, opens in new window] 2. Download and print out the relevant checklist 3. Prepare the documents to support your application. See our guide to supporting documents [PDF 512KB, opens in new window] 4. Enclose two identical passport photographs, taken within the last month 5. Lodge your application with New Zealand Post. But You should apply at least 6 weeks before travel. they get your passport back to you within 3-4 weeks, but this does not take into account any possible delays in the postage courier system.So contact local passport making office. |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by helinuk
(Post 10151276)
Has anyone applied for NZ citizenship this year?
I was wondering what the waiting time for acceptance and then the citizenship ceremony is? We are hoping to submit the forms in October and looking at holiday travel in the new year. I have read the old posts on BE that passports are taken so not to plan travel for 6 months? Any recent experiences with this please share :) Thanks:) |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
thanks everyone :-)
Anyone applied from Wellington and Tauranga ? |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by thedtb
(Post 10151893)
Because if being granted citizenship hangs on the requirement of being able to sing the National Anthem, I'll not bother applying.
If your application is accepted by the Dept of Internal Affairs & you want to receive your citizenship certificate then you must attend the ceremony. End of. |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
Originally Posted by thedtb
(Post 10151893)
What is a Citizenship Ceremony?
Today there were some photos in the local newspaper of "New Citizens" who were posing with the Town Mayor. I'm potentially interested in staying in NZ long enough to get citizenship, but I'm certainly not interested in a "ceremony", nor do I have any desire to have my photo published in the local (or indeed any) newspaper. I heard somewhere along the line that you have to sing the NZ National Anthem at such a ceremony... really? Because if being granted citizenship hangs on the requirement of being able to sing the National Anthem, I'll not bother applying. What do you find so offensive about a citizenship ceremony? All that's required is that you go before an official person (usually the local mayor), swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen of New Zealand, undertake to obey the laws of New Zealand and be welcomed as a new citizen with a certificate. The ceremony usually finishes with the singing of the National Anthem and in some areas group photos are published in the local paper. Whats so offensive about that? |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
:amen:
Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 10153427)
Don't bother applying then.
If your application is accepted by the Dept of Internal Affairs & you want to receive your citizenship certificate then you must attend the ceremony. End of.
Originally Posted by NakiMan
(Post 10153444)
Lets get one thing straight. Citizenship of any country (other than the one of your birth) is NOT a right. Its is a privilege and should be regarded as an honour.
What do you find so offensive about a citizenship ceremony? All that's required is that you go before an official person (usually the local mayor), swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen of New Zealand, undertake to obey the laws of New Zealand and be welcomed as a new citizen with a certificate. The ceremony usually finishes with the singing of the National Anthem and in some areas group photos are published in the local paper. Whats so offensive about that? |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
I'll be happy attending a ceremony and tea. I love singing the national anthem( in our school assembly) it has beautiful words. It's a fitting way to end 5 years as PR and start a new phase here as citizens :)
- I know PRR mean indefinate right to return but I'll feel more secure as a citizen -and I look forward to being able to walk through the 'NZ citizen' lane at the airport ! |
Re: Citizenship timing 2012
We really enjoyed our citizenship ceremony. I felt very proud to be accepted as a citizen of NZ. We had a photo taken but it was sent to us & we never appeared in the paper either. I feel very priviledged to hold duel citizenship.
Best of luck Helinuk :thumbup: |
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