Faster Citizenship Pathway For New Zealanders in Australia

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Overview

Becoming a permanent resident will depend on when you first arrived in Australia on a New Zealand Passport. Most New Zealanders are issued with SCV upon arrival.

Those who arrived in Australia between February 27, 2001 and February 26, 2016 may be able to apply for permanent residences and have a direct pathway to Australian Citizenship.

What to expect on the
1st of July 2023?

New Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for four years or more and meet Eligibility requirements will be able to apply directly for Citizenship

Benefits

Here are some of the Key benefits of being an Australian Citizen

Federal Government Jobs

Most Federal Government Departments would only accept Australian Citizens as Employees.

Vote in Elections

Voting is mandatory for AU Citizens aged 18 years and over.

Visa-Free Travel

Australia passport is one of the most powerful passports in the world.

Participate in AU Politics

Able to participate/join politic and run for election.

Australian Consular Support

AU government provide consular support to its citizens in the event of natural disasters or crisis in your location.

Children of SCV Holders

Any child born in AU on or after 1st of July 2022 to an SCV holder may automatically acquire Australian Citizenship at birth.

Eligibility

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  • Resident in Australia will have their period of permanent residence backdated for citizenship purposes.

  • Will be considered Permanent residence for citizenship purpose.

  • Will have their period of permanent residence for citizenship purposes backdated to 1st of July 2022.

  • Will be considered permanent residents for citizenship purposes from the date of their SCV grant.

  • Provisions will also apply and held an SCV immediately before the last date of leaving Australia.

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