NZ citizens, living in Australia for more than four years, could apply for citizenship without becoming permanent residents first. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SYDNEY - 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.
The changes, effective from July, meant New Zealand citizens living in Australia for four years or more could apply for citizenship without having to become permanent residents first, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement. New Zealand has long campaigned for changes since visa rules were altered in 2001, making it tougher for Kiwis in Australia to get a citizenship.
“Kiwis taking up Australian citizenship will still retain their New Zealand citizenship. These dual citizens are not lost to New Zealand – but draw us closer together,” Mr Hipkins said in a statement.
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