Australian Immigration Portal for Citizens of New Zealand
Australian Immigration Portal for Citizens of New Zealand
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Olympus Migration assists with several options for individuals who are New Zealand Citizens and wish to migrate to Australia (or remain in Australia on a permanent basis).
This may include assistance with applying for Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a Work Visa or lodging a Partner Visa or Family Relationship Visa for their spouse or other family members. Options differ depending on whether the New Zealand Citizen is considered an 'eligible' New Zealand Citizen or not.
To be an 'eligible' New Zealand Citizen, they must have been in Australia on the 26th of February 2001 or must have been in Australia for 12 months between the 26th of February 1999 and the 26th of February 2001 or have been assessed as a 'Protected SCV Holder' by Centrelink Australia.
A new Direct Pathway to Australian Citizenship was announced in April 2023 for New Zealand Citizens. We have updated our website explaining this. You can click here for more information.
If the New Zealand Citizen is not an 'eligible' New Zealand Citizen, there are other options, which can also be seen below.
Some of the below options are very complex with different pathways and eligibility criteria, so we recommend that you book a complimentary consultation with Andreas Athanasiou by scrolling to the Booking section at the bottom of this page.
You can have everything explained to you so you can make the right decision and not apply for the wrong visa application, which would cost you money, time and potentially the opportunity to re-apply immediately, in some cases.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP (FOR eligible N.Z. CITIZENS)
Citizens of New Zealand who live in Australia may be eligible for Australian Citizenship (by Conferral).
This option may be for Citizens of New Zealand who were in Australia on the 26th of February 2001; or may be eligible for a new Direct Pathway if they have been residing in Australia for 4 years or more (will be available after the 1st of July 2023).
Click below to find out more about the Australian Citizenship pathways for Citizens of New Zealand.
partner visa sponsorship (by eligible N.Z. citizens)
If the Citizen of New Zealand is deemed eligible, they may be able to sponsor their Spouse for a Partner Visa (SC 820 or SC 309) or a Prospective Marriage Visa (SC 300).
The criteria for all Partner Visas will apply as if the Citizen of New Zealand is an Australian Citizen, if they meet the criteria required (being an 'eligible' New Zealand).
Click below to find out more about the Partner Visa pathways and eligibility criteria for both the Applicant and the Sponsor.
parent visa sponsorship (by eligible N.Z. citizens)
If the Citizen of New Zealand is deemed eligible, they may be able to sponsor their Parent(s) for a Temporary or Permanent Australian Parent Visa.
The criteria for all Parent Visas will apply as if the Citizen of New Zealand is an Australian Citizen, if they meet the criteria required (being an 'eligible' New Zealand).
Click below to find out more about the Parent Visa options, pathways and eligibility criteria.
CHILD VISA sponsorship (BY ELIGIBLE N.Z. CITIZENS)
If the Citizen of New Zealand is deemed eligible, they may be able to sponsor their Child for a Permanent Australian Child Visa (SC802 or SC101).
The criteria for all Child Visas will apply as if the Citizen of New Zealand is an Australian Citizen, if they meet the criteria required (being an 'eligible' New Zealand).
Click below to find out more about the Child Visa options, pathways and eligibility criteria.
NZ CITIZEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIP VISA (461)
If the Citizen of New Zealand is not deemed eligible for the other options above, they may be able to temporarily sponsor their Spouse or their Child using this popular option.
This is a Temporary Family Visa that can be granted for 5 years (each time) for the Spouse/De Facto Partner and/or the Child of a Citizen of New Zealand.
Click below to find out more about this Temporary Family Visa, the pathways and the eligibility criteria.
SPONSORED WORK VISAS (TEMPORARY & PERMANENT)
If the Citizen of New Zealand is not deemed eligible for the direct Australian Citizenship options above, they may be eligible to apply for an Australian Work or Skilled Visa.
There is a Permanent Work Visa option or a Temporary Work Visa option that can lead to Permanent Residency. Alternatively, there are Permanent Independent Visas available.
Click below to find out more about the Work & Skilled Visa options, pathways and eligibility criteria.
The Director and Registered Migration Agent, Andreas Athanasiou, has 10 years of experience in the Australian immigration industry. You can read more about his experience and qualifications in the 'About Us' section.
Having personally assisted in lodging over 1,000 applications, he is able to assist you and give you peace of mind. There are New Zealand citizens all over Australia whose lives have changed for the better because of the trust they put in Andreas; and you can be next.
You can discuss this case with Andreas face-to-face (in Melbourne) or via Zoom. You can book a complimentary consultation using the information at the bottom of this page.
Our promise to you: Our firm has an outstanding success record. However, in the unlikely event that an application is refused, we will re-apply with no additional professional fees paid to Olympus Migration.
Frequently Asked Questions (General Queries by NZ Citizens)
To be an 'eligible' New Zealand Citizen, the NZ Citizen must have been:
- In Australia on the 26th of February 2001; or
- In Australia for 12 months between the 26th of February 1999 and the 26th of February 2001; or
- Has been assessed as a 'Protected SCV Holder' by Centrelink.
This is separate to the changes that were put into place on 1 July 2023.
For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.
Yes.
If they wish to Sponsor their Spouse, they must apply for an onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801), an offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) or a Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300), as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. More information can be found here.
If they wish to Sponsor their Children, they must apply for an onshore Child Visa (Subclass 802) or offshore Child Visa (Subclass 101), as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. More information can be found in the 'Other Visas' Portal via this link.
For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.
Not Permanently.
However, they may be able to sponsor them temporarily for a New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461).
This visa would allow a successful Applicant who is a member of the family unit of a New Zealand Citizen to live and work in Australia for 5 years.
For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.
Yes, if they are eligible for any of the Permanent Visas that Australia offers.
Some Permanent Visas they may be eligible for include a number of Work Visas or Skilled Visas. Information on those can be found on the Work & Skilled Visas Portal.
For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.
Yes, according to the New Zealand Government website.
You can be a Citizen of New Zealand and another country at the same time — unless the other country does not allow it. In this case, Australia allows it.
However, as overseas Citizenship laws may change frequently, we recommend that all New Zealand Citizens who are prospective Australian Citizenship Applicants contact their nearest New Zealand Consulate or Embassy to get the latest information on New Zealand's Dual Citizenship allowance.
How to book a Complimentary Consultation
You can discuss your case and concerns with Andreas Athanasiou either Face-to-Face or via Zoom.
You can book a confidential and complimentary consultation to assess your eligibility using the details below.
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Website Navigation (Partner Visas)
Partner Visas Portal • Partner (820/801) • Partner (309/100) • Prospective Marriage (300) • Family Violence Provisions (FVP) • Sponsorship Limitation Waivers • Schedule 3 Criteria Waivers (SCH3) • NZ Family Relationship (461) • Contact Us
Website Navigation (Other Family Visas)
Parent Visas Portal • Sponsored Parent (870) • Contributory Parent (173/143) • Contributory Aged Parent (884/864) • Aged Parent (804) • Parent (103) • Assurance of Support (AoS) • Child (802/101) • Carer (836/116) • Remaining Relative (835/115) • Contact Us
Website Navigation (Work Visas)
Work Visas Portal • Skills in Demand (482) • Specialist Skills Pathway (SSP) • Core Skills Pathway (CSP) • Essential Skills Pathway (ESP) • Employer Nomination Scheme (186) • Temporary Residence Transition Stream (TRT) • Direct Entry Stream (DE) • Employer/Sponsor Portal • Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) • Temporary Activity (408) • Contact Us
Website Navigation (Skilled Visas)
Skilled Visas Portal • Skilled Independent (189) • Skilled Nomination (190) • Skilled Work Regional (491) • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494) • Expression of Interest (EOI) • EOI Calculator • Medium to Long Term List (MLTSSL) • Short Term List (STSOL) • Contact Us
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Australian Citizenship Portal • Citizenship (by Conferral) • Citizenship (by Descent) • Citizenship (by Birth) • Citizenship (for NZ Citizens) • Citizenship Test & Interview • Australian Passports • Medicare • Resident Return (155/157) • Contact Us
Website Navigation (Other Visas & Portals)
New Zealand Portal • Greek Portal • European Union Portal • LGBTQIA+ Portal • Other Visas Portal • Protection (866) • Business Innovation & Investment Visa (188/888) • Administrative Review Tribunal (A.R.T.) • Contact Us
Website Navigation (Additional Services)
Complex Services Portal • Status Resolution for Unlawful Immigrants (BVE) • No Further Stay Waivers (NFS) • Visa Cancellations (NOICC) • Character Requirements (s501) • Family Violence Provisions (FVP) • Sponsorship Limitation Waivers • Schedule 3 Criteria Waivers (SCH3) • Health Waivers • Work Rights Request • Australian Passports • Contact Us
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The information on this website & affiliated Olympus Migration Pty Ltd pages (such as our Google, Facebook & YouTube pages) is intended to provide users with general information on Australian immigration matters, including Visa Subclasses, Citizenship Pathways and Tribunal Appeals. The information contained is not intended to replace or serve as substitute to professional advice you would receive in a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent (RMA), such as our Director, Mr Andreas Athanasiou (MARN: 1685134). The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) makes frequent legislative changes in relation to immigration criteria, eligibility, processing times and fees; in some instances, without any prior notice. We endeavour to keep the website as current as possible, but we do not guarantee its accuracy. We strongly recommend that you attend a consultation with an experienced Registered Migration Agent (RMA) for professional advice concerning any Australian immigration matters before lodging any immigration-related applications with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) or any other relevant bodies. Before appointing a Registered Migration Agent (RMA), ensure that you have been provided with copies of the RMA Consumer Guide and the RMA Code of Conduct.