Can we migrate from New Zealand to Australia?

Requirements to move to Australia from New Zealand If you are not an NZ Citizen, you will need to apply for a visa. You do not need to apply for visa as an NZ citizen, you will automatically get granted a digital Special Category Visas (SCV) on entry into Australia.

How long does it take to become an Australian citizen from New Zealand?

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.

Is Australia issuing visas at the moment?

Since february of 2022, the Autralian borders have reopened for tourists and business travellers. Since the 18th of april, fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to test for Covid-19 before departure. However, a visa is required for travel to Australia.

How easy is it to move from New Zealand to Australia?

Can a New Zealand citizen move to Australia? New Zealand citizens can simply pack and move to Australia without applying for any type of visa. On arrival a “Special Category Visa” is allotted to all New Zealand Passport holders electronically when they pass through Australian Border Control.

Can New Zealand citizens become Australian citizens?

Note: if you are a New Zealand citizen who was born in Australia, you may already be an Australian citizen by operation of law (see Citizenship). After 26 February 2001: You must first become a permanent resident. Then you can apply for citizenship.

How much does it cost for a NZ citizen to become an Australian citizen?

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.

What’s the easiest way to migrate to Australia?

Australia recently introduced their new ‘491 visa’ or Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa. This visa could be one of the easiest immigration options available to qualifying applicants.

Where can I apply for an Australian visa in New Zealand?

All paper based visa applications in New Zealand are lodged through the Australian Visa Application Centres (AVAC) in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown or Wellington on behalf of the Department.

Do I need to tell New Zealand immigration about my visa?

New Zealand citizens who have been granted a permanent residence visa, are recommended on arrival in Australia to tell our immigration clearance officers the following: If you don’t tell them, you might be granted a subclass 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might affect your eligibility for: Australian citizenship.

Where is the Australian Consulate in New Zealand?

The Immigration, Citizenship by Descent and Visa office is based at the Australian Consulate General in Auckland. It is an overseas office of the Department of Home Affairs. The office assists clients who are usually residents of New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and Pitcairn Island.

How do I become a permanent resident of Australia on NZ Passport?

The process to become a permanent resident on a permanent visa depends on when you first arrived in Australia on a New Zealand passport: before 1/9/1994: you may be eligible for a Resident Return visa (RRV). This will depend on your circumstances, in particular: