Visa Status of New Zealanders in Australia

Key dates in relation to the residency status of New Zealanders living in Australia.

Request your travel records

Request your arrival and departure records from the Department of Home Affairs or National Archives of Australia.

New 189 visa for New Zealanders

The Australian government has announced an additional pathway to permanent residence for New Zealanders, available from 1 July 2017.

RRV or the NZ 189 visa?

If eligible for both the Resident Return Visa and the NZ 189 Visa you must consider which is the best option for your family.

Resident Return Visa travel capacity

Being granted a Resident Return Visa makes you are a Permanent Resident but only has a 12 month travel capacity.

HELP loans for some New Zealanders

Some New Zealand citizens will be entitled to HELP loans from the 1 January 2016, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria.

Centrelink entitlements for permanent residents

Migrants granted a permanent visa are required to reside in Australia for two years to be eligible for most Centrelink benefits.

Certificate of Status for New Zealand Citizens in Australia

Issued by the Department of Immigration to Eligible New Zealand Citizens and used for Centrelink purposes only.

Certificate of Australian Residence

Used as proof of eligibility for Australian citizenship and to claim social security payments.

Transferring funds between an Australian Superfund and KiwiSaver

Find out transferring your retirement savings from an Australian Surper fund to KiwiSaver.