New Zealand Updates Police Clearance Requirements for Indian Visa Applicants

Key Point 

• Indian nationals residing in India must now submit police clearance certificates issued only by a Regional Passport Office of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs 

Police Clearance Certificates Changes for Indian Visa Applicants  

Starting 1 December 2025, New Zealand will no longer accept police clearance certificates issued by local police stations, Deputy Commissioners or Superintendents of Police in India. These documents were previously accepted but varied in format and were harder to authenticate. 

To ensure consistency and reliability, INZ will now only accept certificates issued by a Regional Passport Office of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs when required for visa applications.  

Who This Affects 

• Indian nationals currently residing in India 
• Applicants submitting police clearance certificates on or after December 1, 2025 

This change does not affect: 

• Indian nationals residing outside India 
• Non-Indian nationals who currently or previously lived in India 

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