at what point

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Apr 22nd 2004, 7:46 am

sado

Banned

Thread Starter

Joined: Nov 2003

Posts: 28

sado is an unknown quantity at this point

at what point

living in nz 4 months all very nice but if i wanted to go to oz at what point could we go or would it be just as easy to apply whilst living here we got pr with a 2 year visa then when 2 years are up it becomes indefinate should we hang on 4 kiwi passports or apply now

Apr 22nd 2004, 8:45 pm

Simone

Dutch expat/Aus citizen

Joined: Apr 2003

Location: South East, Perth (was Holland)

Posts: 5,789

Re: at what point

Quote:

Originally posted by sado
living in nz 4 months all very nice but if i wanted to go to oz at what point could we go or would it be just as easy to apply whilst living here we got pr with a 2 year visa then when 2 years are up it becomes indefinate should we hang on 4 kiwi passports or apply now

Hi!

I have no idea, but it would be better to post in the immigration forum. More people with the expertise in there

And: Bump!!

good luck

Apr 22nd 2004, 10:00 pm

bondipom

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 11,149

bondipom is an unknown quantity at this point

Re: at what point

Quote:

Only NZ citizens (not PRs) have work rights in Australia. You will have to apply for one of the visa types to get here immediately. Kiwi citizens in Australia are not regarded as permanent residents and cannot access the Australian welfare system or other areas the a PR can get.

Hopefully someone knowledgeable on Kiwi PR can tell you if PR lapses after a period of time.

Australian PRs can go to NZ and work however one must be careful to maintain enough residence in Australia (2 years out of 5) to renew the RRV.