New Zealand citizens

Australian Citizenship for New Zealand Citizens living in Australia

Since 1973, the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement has allowed Australian and New Zealand citizens to live and work in each other's country without restrictions. On arrival in Australia, most New Zealanders are automatically granted a Special Category Visa. This visa allows the holder to remain and work in Australia indefinitely. However, not all New Zealand citizens living in Australia are eligible to apply for Australian citizenship if they arrived in Australia after 26 February 2001.

More information is available.
See:
As a New Zealander, am I eligible for Australian citizenship?
Australia and New Zealand social security arrangements
Fact Sheet 17 New Zealanders in Australia

Need Further Information?

For information on Australian citizenship, call the Citizenship Information Line.
Telephone: 131 880

For more information on how to apply for Australian Citizenship,
See: I have migrated to Australia