Can New Zealand citizens get permanent residency in Australia?

If you move to Australia as an NZ citizen you will not automatically get permanent residency status in Australia. However, you will have a Special Category visa that means you can live, study and work in Australia for as long as you like — this does not mean you have permanent residency.

Are NZ citizens temporary residents in Australia?

The Special Category Subclass 444 Visa allows New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia indefinitely and work full time in Australia. However, New Zealand citizens holding special category visas are considered temporary residents only, and are not permanent residents.

How long does it take for a New Zealander to become an Australian citizen?

New Zealand citizens who are granted this visa will be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after a period of 12 months (in addition to the five years as an eligible New Zealand SCV holder).

Is Visa 444 permanent residency?

The Subclass 444 Special Category is a temporary visa, and it allows a New Zealand citizen to remain indefinitely in Australia to live, work or study. The Subclass 444 is not a permanent visa and visa holders do not have the same rights and benefits as Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents.

How can a New Zealand citizen become an Australian permanent resident?

Those New Zealanders who have missed the February 2001 deadline, before being eligible for Australian citizenship, must become an Australian Permanent resident, which means they must apply for an Australian permanent residency visa if they want to become an Australian citizen.

Who is eligible for a resident visa on arrival to New Zealand?

Australian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for a resident visa on arrival to New Zealand. Eligibility for this visa is assessed on arrival to New Zealand; there is no way to apply for it in advance.

What are the requirements to apply for Australian citizenship?

To apply for Australian citizenship you must have: been a permanent resident for 12 months immediately prior to your application, and lived in Australia on a valid visa for 4 years, or be eligible for a variation to this requirement. You must also meet several general requirements.

How do I get my permanent resident status back in Australia?

If you visited Australia as an NZ citizen before this date, you can apply to the Department of Home Affairs to have your permanent resident status reinstated. This is done by applying for a Resident Return Visa (RRV). If RRV granted, then after a year you may become eligible for a Citizenship Eligible New Zealand Citizens