Frequently Asked Questions

Overseas Visitors

Question
I've lost my passport and been told I need a police report so I can get a new one. How do I do that?
How can I have my fingerprints taken? I need to send them to my country of origin for an employment?
I live overseas but I have fines owing in New Zealand. If I come back, will anything happen to me?
How much does it cost to get a firearms licence?
Is there a difference between gun licensing and firearms licensing?
Can I import a sword/bayonet/knuckle duster/knife/ammunition into New Zealand?
Can I import a firearm into NZ?
I will be travelling around New Zealand and want to bring my firearms with me. What do I need to do?
I am coming into NZ and want to bring my firearms with me/go hunting. What do I need to do?
Can I bring knives into New Zealand?