As non-Australian citizens, New Zealanders cannot vote in Australian elections.
What you are not entitled to as a temporary visa holder. Temporary visa holders are not entitled to: vote in an election or referendum. join the Australian Defence Force.
Kiwi children born in Australia will become citizens at birth, rather than waiting until they are 10 years old. "This is a fair change for New Zealanders living in Australia, and brings their rights more in line with Australians living in New Zealand.
Apply for Australian citizenship
New Zealanders can apply to become Australian citizens . From 1 July 2023, New Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for four years or more will be eligible to apply directly for Australian citizenship.
When you are granted your first permanent visa you are usually permitted a 5-year travel facility. This allows you to travel in and out of Australia as many times as you like until the travel facility expires.
Passports and visas when you go to Australia
Most NZ citizens can visit, live and work in Australia without applying for a tourist or work visa. NZ permanent residents need to apply for visas to Australia.
Yes! New Zealand citizens are allowed to remain indefinitely in Australia to live, work or study, as long as they remain NZ citizens, subject to health or character considerations. NZ citizens get granted an SCV (Special Category Visa) when they enter Australia.
From 1 July 2023, eligible New Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for at least four years can apply for Australian citizenship. An eligible New Zealand citizen is the holder of a Special Category Visa (SCV).
New Zealanders buying property in Australia may need approval if they're buying rural or commercial property. If buying urban property, they may be able to get the First Home Owner Grant.
Have resided in Australia for at least the last 5 years. Have started living in Australia on or before 19 February 2016. Have the taxable income (see below table) at or above the income threshold for at least 3 of the last 5 income years prior to lodging an application. meet health, character and security checks.
The current fee for citizenship application is $285 AUD unless you are eligible for a concession. STEPS TO CITIZENSHIP: Apply online or by paper with all documents and pay the fee. Wait for the approval letter.
All New Zealand citizens holding an SCV will be considered permanent residents for citizenship purposes. New Zealand citizens granted an SCV before 1 July 2022 will have their period of permanent residence for citizenship purposes backdated to 1 July 2022.
NZ citizens don't get automatic permanent residency or citizenship in Australia.
Medicare is Australia's publicly-funded healthcare system. New Zealand citizens living permanently in Australia are eligible for Medicare if they: can prove they have entered Australia long-term or permanently. enrol with Medicare.
Overview. New Zealand citizens with a valid New Zealand passport do not need to apply for a visa before coming to Australia. If you are eligible, we will grant you a Special Category visa (subclass 444) (SCV) when you enter Australia. The SCV is a temporary visa you get in Australia if you are a New Zealand citizen.
If you're moving to Australia on or after 1 July 2017, there may be changes to your New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension payment. You can continue to get your New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) or Veteran's Pension payments for up to 26 weeks (inclusive) after you leave New Zealand.
If you live in Australia or intend to, you may qualify for a benefit or pension from both New Zealand and Australia.
Australian Citizenship Fee 2023. AUD300 if aged 16 or 17 years at the time of application. There is no cost for a child 15 years or younger applying on the same form as a parent.
New Zealand has a social security agreement with Australia. Under the Agreement the following benefits and pensions are available to former Australian residents living in New Zealand: age pension.
Australian visa policy dictates that almost all visitors must apply for a visa in advance of their journey to the country. The only exceptions are citizens of New Zealand, who enjoy the right of abode and receive a Special Category Visa on arrival in Australia.
It is estimated that around 670,000 New Zealand citizens live in Australia (close to 15 per cent of New Zealand's population), while there are around 70,000 Australians in New Zealand.
Defence and security
Since fighting side by side as 'ANZACs' in the Gallipoli campaign of World War I, New Zealand and Australian defence forces have forged a close relationship, and Australia is our only formal defence ally.