The documents must:

• be originals
• not defaced or damaged
• current or otherwise expired within the 12 months of presenting to us and clearly displays the expiry date
• documents not in English must be accompanied by an independent and certified English translation that is provided to you by an official translation service.

Proof of address documents must:

• include your name
• be issued in the preceding 12 months of presentation to us
• include a unique reference such as IRD number, customer number, registered membership number, tenancy bond reference.
• include your current residential address
• a PO Box is not acceptable unless the document includes your residential address and above details

Overseas passports:

Overseas passports or similar document issued for international travel must contain name, date of birth and the signature of the person or biometric measure. It must be issued by a foreign government, the United Nations, or agency of the United Nations.

National identity card:

The national identity card must be one issued by a foreign government, United Nations or an agency of the United Nations for the purpose of identification and carry the name, date of birth, photograph and signature or biometric measure.