Help in an emergency

Staff at the NZCIO can help you in several ways if you get into difficulties overseas but there are some limitations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Safe Travel website has information about what the NZCIO staff can and cannot do to help.

Emergency Travel Documents

If your passport has been lost, stolen or damaged, and you need to travel urgently, an Embassy or High Commission may be able to issue an Emergency Travel Document(ETD). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Safe Travel websitehas details of how and where to apply for an ETD and what documentation you will require.  

Legal and Notarial Services

Staff at the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office are unable to witness Affidavits, Affirmations, Statutory Declarations and other documents for use under New Zealand law.