New Zealand Citizen Working Rights In Australia
. It is issued when you enter Australia. The Subclass 444 Special Category is a temporary visa and it allows a New Zealand citizen to remain indefinitely in Australia to live work or study.Under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement introduced in 1973 Australian and New Zealand citizens are able to enter each others country to visit live and work indefinitely without the need to apply for prior authority. Were in Australia on 26 February 2001 as the holder of an SCV spent at least 12 months in Australia as the holder of an SCV in the two years immediately before 26 February 2001. If you apply and meet the criteria for a Special Category visa subclass 444 SCV when you enter Australia we will grant you the visa.
As a result of a number of general inquiries received regarding the entitlements and rights of New Zealanders living in Australia the Australian Human Rights Commission has developed these Frequently Asked Questions.
SCV holders do not have the same rights and benefits as Australian citizens or permanent residents. A current passport containing the visa is proof of eligibility. The SCV is a temporary visa. When you enter Australia on your NZ passport you automatically receive a Special Category Visa SCV.
