Kiwis Granted Direct Citizenship Pathway in Australia in ‘Historic Decision,’ NZ PM Says

Kiwis Granted Direct Citizenship Pathway in Australia in ‘Historic Decision,’ NZ PM Says
An Australian passport pictured in Brisbane, Australia, on July 25, 2013. AAP Image/Dan Peled
Rebecca Zhu
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New Zealanders looking to settle long-term in Australia are in for celebrations as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for Kiwis.

From July 1, New Zealand citizens who arrived since 2001 and have lived in Australia for four years and meet the standard citizenship criteria will be eligible to apply directly for citizenship, skipping permanent residency.