Visa and Citizenship
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Visa and Citizenship
Hi All,
I have a question I hope it doesn't sound stupid.
When the Dima approves the application what kind of Visa will provided.
Does the DIMA approval means that you will automatically become Australian citizen.
I am a Dutch citizen and as per dutch laws I might lose the dutch nationality if I choose the Australian nationality.
Can any help or provide more information.
Thanks folks
Badri
I have a question I hope it doesn't sound stupid.
When the Dima approves the application what kind of Visa will provided.
Does the DIMA approval means that you will automatically become Australian citizen.
I am a Dutch citizen and as per dutch laws I might lose the dutch nationality if I choose the Australian nationality.
Can any help or provide more information.
Thanks folks
Badri
#2
Generally I believe you will get a permanent residency visa, although in some cases it will be a provisional visa (for instance a spouse visa if you havent been married 5 years and have no kids)
As for citizenship, you have to apply for that once you have been resident in Australia for 2 years on a permanent residency visa. If you dont want to get citizenship, you dont have to, although it is encouraged.
Your permanent residency visa lasts 5 years (?), and although when it has run out, you are free to stay in Australia. You will have to apply for a returning residents visa if you leave the country however
As for citizenship, you have to apply for that once you have been resident in Australia for 2 years on a permanent residency visa. If you dont want to get citizenship, you dont have to, although it is encouraged.
Your permanent residency visa lasts 5 years (?), and although when it has run out, you are free to stay in Australia. You will have to apply for a returning residents visa if you leave the country however
#3
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 11,149
Re: Visa and Citizenship
Originally posted by badri
Hi All,
I have a question I hope it doesn't sound stupid.
When the Dima approves the application what kind of Visa will provided.
Does the DIMA approval means that you will automatically become Australian citizen.
I am a Dutch citizen and as per dutch laws I might lose the dutch nationality if I choose the Australian nationality.
Can any help or provide more information.
Thanks folks
Badri
Hi All,
I have a question I hope it doesn't sound stupid.
When the Dima approves the application what kind of Visa will provided.
Does the DIMA approval means that you will automatically become Australian citizen.
I am a Dutch citizen and as per dutch laws I might lose the dutch nationality if I choose the Australian nationality.
Can any help or provide more information.
Thanks folks
Badri
Aussie citizenship is not automatic after the 2 years residency as a PR.