Can you have dual citizenship with Australia and New Zealand?

New Zealanders can apply to become Australian permanent residents and then Australian citizens . If successful, they are then a ‘dual national’ – a person who holds citizenship of more than one country.

What is my nationality if I was born in Australia?

Section 12 of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 provides that a person born in Australia is an Australian citizen if a parent of the person is an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, at the time the person is born or the person is ordinarily resident in Australia for the first 10 years of the person’s life.

Can Australian born have dual citizenship?

Can I have dual citizenship in Australia? You can, yes. But only if the other country also permits dual citizenship – it has to work both ways. You’ll also need to be eligible for Australian citizenship.

Does New Zealand give citizenship by birth?

Your children who are born in New Zealand are automatically New Zealand citizens. Your children’s citizenship is registered at the same time you register your baby’s birth [L2]. You cannot pass citizenship to any children who are born outside New Zealand.

Are you automatically an Australian citizen if you are born in Australia?

On 26 January 1949 people born in Australia automatically became citizens of Australia in most situations. Generally a person born in Australia after the commencement of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 is an Australian citizen by birth.

Can Kiwis get Australian pension?

Under Australia’s international social security agreement with New Zealand, New Zealand citizens living in Australia can apply for the Australian Age Pension (if over the age of 65), Disability Support Pension (if they are severely disabled) and Carer Payment (if they are caring for a partner on DSP) irrespective of …

Do NZ citizens get free healthcare in Australia?

New Zealand and Australia have an agreement that means medically necessary care in a public hospital is free, and that you can access prescription medications at a lower price. Take your passport and two documents that confirm you live in Australia. These documents can include: Australian utility bill.