Leaving NZ
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Travel or move to Australia
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Passports and visas when you go to Australia
Most NZ citizens can visit, live and work in Australia without applying for a tourist or work visa. NZ permanent residents need to apply for visas to Australia.
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When you arrive in Australia
If you plan to work and live in Australia, there are things you’ll need to sort out as soon as you arrive, like your tax, healthcare and driver licence.
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Studying and qualifications in Australia
As an NZ citizen, you can enrol your children in Australian schools. You and your family can study at Australian universities or polytechnics. If you already have a qualification it may be recognised, or you may have to apply for assessment.
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Permanent residency and citizenship for NZers in Australia
From 1 July 2023, NZ citizens who have been living in Australia for 4 years or more are eligible to apply directly for Australian citizenship.
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Moving or travelling overseas
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Get a visa to visit another country
Check which visas you'll need and organise to get them well ahead of your travel dates.
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Go overseas to work
What you need to know and do when you’re going overseas to work.
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Moving overseas if you get NZ Superannuation or the Veteran's Pension
If you decide to move overseas you may be able to keep getting some or all of your NZ Super or Veteran's Pension.
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