Frequently Asked Questions

People living overseas

Question
How can I have my fingerprints taken? I need them an employment/immigration check.
I live overseas but I have fines owing in New Zealand. If I come back, will anything happen to me?
Can I import a sword/bayonet/knuckle duster/knife/ammunition into New Zealand?
Can I import a firearm into NZ?
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?
I live overseas and I'm in dispute with a rental car company about a traffic fine. What do I do?
How do I pay an infringement fee from overseas?
Who do I ask about driver licences?
I live overseas and I'm planning a holiday in New Zealand. What sort of driving permit do I need?