mhib Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Hi Forum, Unusual case here. I am a Kiwi who is married to an Australian currently living in the UK. I lived and worked in Australia between 2007-2012 and married my partner there in 2012. Then in late 2012 I moved to the UK and I have been living there ever since. However, I am now looking to relocate back to Australia at the end of the year. Now I know that Kiwis who lived and worked in Australia for over 5 years (I think) can apply for citizenship. Would I be eligible to apply? Given that I have not lived there fore few years. I the meantime i maintained an Australian Bank Account and have regularely lodged any tax returns. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I think you might be confusing citizenship with a PR visa. Most New Zealanders live in Australia on a special temp visa but it's now possible to get a PR visa if you've lived here for more than 5 years. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/citi/pathways-processes/application-options/new-zealand-citizen Once you have a PR visa you can qualify for Australian citizenship after (currently) 1 year or potentially 4 years if the planned changes to the law go through. I also think you need to satisfy residential requirements - not sure you'd get the PR visa if you're not living here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhib Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Hi, thank you very much for the reply. This clarifies it. I did get confused between residency and nationality but this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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