Eligible New Zealand Citizen
Who is an eligible New Zealand citizen in Australia?
The definition of an eligible New Zealand citizen in Australia is:
a New Zealand citizen who is a Protected Special Category Visa (SCV) holder as described in Section 7 of the Social Security Act 1991
Protected SCV holders who arrived in Australia on a New Zealand passport and were:
in Australia on 26 February 2001, or
in Australia for 12 months in the 2 years immediately before this date, or
otherwise assessed as protected SCV holders under the Social Security Act 1991
Can I apply for citizenship if I am an eligible New Zealand citizen?
Yes. If you are an eligible New Zealand citizen, you may apply for Australian citizenship (by conferral).
I am a New Zealand citizen but I don’t meet the definition of an eligible New Zealand citizen. What are my options for permanent residency in Australia/Australian citizenship?
As a New Zealand citizen, you may apply for permanent residency first (such as Subclass 189 – New Zealand Stream) and then apply for citizenship afterward.
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