How do I get a Permanent Resident Visa for Australia?

Question

Hello,
My family is willing to become permanent residents for Australia.
We are new zealand citizens,
but we are willing to switch.

What are the prerequisites?
I heard we had to live for a set amount of years, and have a business? to be eligible.
i've searched the net, but couldnt find any clear answers.

please help!

Answer 1

You can basically jump on a plane and come right on over - NZ citizens don't need a visa to live in Australia.

· Most New Zealanders with a valid New Zealand passport can travel to Australia without applying for a visa before they leave. New Zealanders who have criminal convictions or a serious medical problem should check with the Australian Consulate-General before they travel.

· New Zealanders can live and work in Australia, but cannot obtain Australian social security unless they have Australian permanent residence. New Zealanders who moved to Australia after February 2001 have to formally apply to obtain permanent residence and pass the points test.

· New Zealanders are eligible for free emergency hospital treatment in Australia, but those without a Medicare card have to pay the full cost of any non-hospital treatment such as the cost of pharmaceuticals or doctors visits. Visitors should obtain travel insurance to cover these costs before arriving.

.Generally New Zealanders who live in Australia can obtain a Medicare card to cover or subsidise non-hospital costs. New Zealanders moving permanently to Australia should get travel insurance to cover these costs until they can get a Medicare card.

· New Zealanders can become Australian citizens without giving up their New Zealand citizenship. They have to obtain Australian permanent residence first, and must live in Australia as a permanent resident for at least two years before they can apply for citizenship.

· New Zealanders can generally use their New Zealand drivers licence in Australia for the first three months after they arrive, provided it has not expired or been suspended. After three months New Zealanders normally have to apply for a drivers licence from the authorities in the State or Territory where they live.


For other info see Immigration for Australia - http://www.immi.gov.au About working in Aussie - http://www.workingin-australia.com

Step-by-step guides to procedures and paperwork
http://www.justlanded.com/english/australia is a great guide that explains things in plain English, applying for visas, working or as an international student etc…

Things to do first when you arrive in Australia http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/to-do-first/index.htm and info on settling here http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/index.htm

Good Luck

I have lived in NZ and Australia for half my life

Nz’s coming to Australia information - http://www.nzembassy.com/topic.cfm?c=18&l=60&s=nz

Answer 2

There is a special arrangement between New Zealand and Australia. Citizens of each can easily get permanent resident status of the other. There are different visas available including the Subclass 444 Special Category Visa.

The information should be on the department of Immigration web page at http://www.immi.gov.au

Answer 3

hallo,
anyway you'll have to get in touch with the embassy, to apply for Australian citizenship. so, here is the contact information of Australian embassy in New Zealand.

High Commission of Australia in Wellington, New Zealand
72-76 Hobson Street
Thorndon
PO Box 4036
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
Website URL:
www.australia.org.nz

Consulate General of Australia in Auckland, New Zealand
Level 7 PriceWaterHouseCoopers Tower
186-194 Quay Street
Private Bag 92023
Auckland
New Zealand
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]

Answer 4

I aint sure for NZ residents. However, I can tell in general. You have numerous ways to get residency. One popular way is through skilled immigrations. Check for DIMIA website (google DIMIA). It will give you detail explanations

Answer 5

Check out these sites.
im sure one of them will help you out.

Good luck!

http://www.how2immigrate.net/australia/permanent-visa.html

http://www.australianmigrationspecialists.com.au/visa_perm.html