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Acquiring Australian citizenship by birth
Not everyone born in Australia is an Australian citizen by birth.
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Your options for Australian citizenship
New Zealanders reside in Australia on a Special Category Visa. To apply for citizenship they must be granted a permanent visa.
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Sponsoring your child
Australian citizens, permanent residents and Protected Special Category visa-holders can sponsor their dependent children for a permanent visa.
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Sponsoring your partner
Australian citizens, permanent residents and Protected Special Category visa-holders can sponsor their partner for a permanent visa.
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Australian Aged Pension and NZ Superannuation
To be eligible you must have resided in Australia and/or New Zealand for at least 10 years between the ages of 20 and 65.
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Australian citizenship at age 10
Children born in Australia who have usually resided in Australia until the age of 10 can apply for citizenship.
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Australian citizenship by descent
Were you born outside Australia to an Australian citizen parent?
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Dual citizenship
New Zealanders can become dual citizens.
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Applying for a Resident Return Visa
New Zealanders can apply for RRV if they entered Australia prior to 1 September 1994. Even if they only came for a holiday or were a child travelling a parents passport.
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Completing your RRV application
Some guidance for New Zealanders completing the Resident Return Visa online application.