Evidence of age and identity card in New Zealand

Apply now for your new Kiwi Access Card at NZ Post

The new Kiwi Access Card has replaced the 18+ Card. It can be used as an evidence of age and identity card throughout New Zealand, and is available to both NZ nationals and foreign visitors.

Launched by Hospitality New Zealand, the new Kiwi Access Card has been created to better facilitate access to goods and services for everyone in New Zealand. It is the ideal means of identification if you do not have a valid passport and/or driver licence.

There have been no changes in the process to obtain a card. Applications for the new Kiwi Access Card are available now and can be made via NZ Post. You can pick up the application form from your local NZ Post outlet, or download the form below. The Kiwi Access Card retails at $55 including GST.

Download a Kiwi Access Card application form
Or pick one up from your local NZ Post store

To apply for your Kiwi Access Card you will need:

  • A passport-sized photograph. If you don’t have one you can get one taken at selected PostShops (for a fee) when you apply.
    Please refer to photo requirements here.
  • Proof of your address.
  • Photo ID to prove who you are, this can be your:
    • 18+ Card or Kiwi Access Card (current or has expired less than two years ago)
    • Passport (current or has expired less than two years ago)
    • New Zealand driver licence (current or has expired less than two years ago)
    • Firearms licence (current or has expired less than two years ago)
    • Certificate of identity (issued under the Passports Act 1992) (current or has expired less than two years ago)
    • Refugee travel document (issued by or for the New Zealand Government) (current or has expired less than two years ago)

If you do not have one of these, you can still apply – you need someone who can prove you are over 18 and some other form of identification, like your birth certificate. Check step 5.1 of the application form for a list of what other form of identification is acceptable.

When can I apply?

You can apply for your card up to one month before you turn 18. You will not get the card until after you have turned 18.

Where do I apply?

You need to take your completed form, $55, all your identification, a passport sized photograph, and proof of address to your nearest PostShop.

Download an Kiwi Access Card application form
Or pick one up from your local NZ Post store

Frequently Asked Questions

Need more information? Read our list of frequently asked questions.
If you have further queries you can phone us on 04 381 9937, between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens next?

- Keep hold of your receipt until you have received your card.

- NZ Post will send your application to be processed.

- You will get your Kiwi Access Card delivered by courier in about two weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions
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