I am a New Zealander living in New Zealand. What ID do I need for an Australian Police Check.

If you are:

• ✅ A New Zealander living in New Zealand
• ✅ NOT a dual citizen of New Zealand and Australia

You have specific ID requirements for your Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Required Documents (5 Total)

1. Primary Use in Community Document (1x Required)

Your New Zealand Passport

• Your NZ passport is classified as an International passport for this application
• This serves as your primary identification document

2. Secondary Use in Community Documents (3x Required)

You must provide 3 of the following:

• ✅ Bank card
• ✅ Credit card
• ✅ Foreign issued government document (such as NZ driver's licence, NZ birth certificate, etc.)
• ✅ Any Australian issued ID (if available) - Check available Australian documents →

3. Self-Captured Photo (1x Required)

Photo of you clearly holding your ID

• Take a clear selfie of yourself holding your photo identification
• Ensure both your face and the ID are clearly visible and readable

4. Special Provisions Form (1x Required)

Personal Declaration Form

• Complete the Special Provisions Form →
• This form is mandatory for New Zealand residents who are not dual citizens

Why Special Provisions?

As a New Zealand resident without Australian citizenship, you qualify for special provisions under ACIC guidelines. The Personal Declaration form helps verify your identity when you don't have the standard Australian documentation.

Document Examples for NZ Residents

✅ Suitable Documents You Likely Have:

• NZ Passport (primary requirement)
• NZ Driver's Licence (foreign government document)
• NZ Birth Certificate (foreign government document)
• Bank cards from NZ or international banks
• Credit cards (any issuer)

✅ Australian Documents (If Available):

• Medicare card
• Australian bank cards
• Any Australian government correspondence or cards
• Australian Electoral Commission enrolment

Step-by-Step Process

1. Complete the Special Provisions Form

• Download and complete the Personal Declaration form →
• This must be submitted as part of your application

2. Prepare Your Self-Captured Photo

• Take a clear selfie holding your NZ passport or other photo ID
• Ensure both your face and the ID document are clearly visible

3. Gather Your Documents

• NZ Passport (ready for photo/scan)
• 3 secondary documents (bank cards, credit card, NZ driver's licence, etc.)
• Any Australian documents you may have

4. Submit Your Application

• Upload all required documents through your CVCheck account
• Include your completed Special Provisions form

Important Notes

📋 Mandatory Form: The Special Provisions Personal Declaration form is required - your application cannot proceed without it

🔍 Document Quality: Ensure all documents are clear and readable in photos/scans

🌏 NZ Documents Accepted: Your New Zealand government documents are valid for this process

⏱️ Processing Time: Special provisions applications may take longer to process than standard applications

💳 Card Requirements: Bank and credit cards can be from any country/institution. Card numbers must be covered up when submitting the image

Getting Started

Ready to apply?

1. Complete the Special Provisions Form first →
2. Gather your 5 required documents
3. Take your self-captured photo
4. Submit through your CVCheck account