NZ Citizens Applying Aus Citizenship

10/05/2023

A new direct route to Australian citizenship for eligible New Zealand nationals was launched today by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Ministers of Home Affairs, Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs.
Citizenship became more challenging for New Zealanders living in Australia after changes in 2001.
As of today, New Zealanders residing in Australia will have a clear path to obtaining Australian citizenship as of July 1, 2023.