Australia unveils direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens residing in Australia granted faster pathway to citizenship

The Australian Federal Government Saturday announced the liberalisation of Australia’s immigration laws, which will grant New Zealanders residing in Australia a direct pathway to attaining citizenship. As of 2023, there are approximately over 559,980 New Zealand citizens living in Australia. Under the new reforms, “all Special Category Visa holders will be able to apply directly for citizenship without becoming permanent residents first, as long…

Australia announces new rules to fast-track citizenship of New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens living in Australia for four years or more could apply for citizenship without having to become permanent residents first

Australia Relaxes Rules for New Zealanders Wanting to Get Australian Citizenship

New Zealanders who arrived in Australia after 2001 and have lived there for at least four years will be able to apply directly for citizenship from July 1.

Australia eases path to citizenship for New Zealanders

Australia announced Saturday it will make it easier for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders to become Aussie citizens, removing a long-festering thorn

Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders

New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.

Australia eases pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders

Australia announced on Saturday a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in the country, reversing controversial visa rules a day before a visit by New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.