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Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens

  • Writer: mandevillemigratio
    mandevillemigratio
  • Dec 2, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Dec 13, 2025

Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens

Despite Australia's close relationship NZ citizens are not automatically given Australian citizenship.


However on 1 July 2022 the laws were changed to make it easier for NZ citizens to get Australian citizenship.


Now, NZ citizens do not need to apply for a permanent visa in order to get Australian citizenship.


Instead, NZ citizens can apply for Australian citizenship after they have lived in Australia for 4 years.


We can help you if you need assistance with Australian visas or citizenship. Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens



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