Australia Visa For New Zealand Citizens
Australian visa for New Zealand citizens was planned to be launched by the Australian government in Oct 2009. The main reason behind this scheme is that it will attract more tourists from the Kiwi country. Tourists are the most important segment of any industry.
If the number of tourists increases the industry gets benefited solely in two aspects. Firstly, it will get more income and secondly, it will increase employment opportunities. The introduction of visa for tourists would create a huge potential customer base for Australia in NZ. Many Kiwis visit Australia as part of their vacation or as part of a tour package every year.
Visa Options for New Zealand Citizens. There are several ways to get an Australian visa for New Zealand citizens. These visas apply to many New Zealand citizens who are not permanent residents of Australia and intend to live, work or study in Australia permanently.
Entering Australia on an SCV
For us to grant you an SCV when you enter Australia, you must:
- complete an Incoming Passenger Card, and
- show a valid New Zealand passport to an officer.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, we will grant you the SCV. This will also happen if you use SmartGate.
If you leave Australia your SCV will cease. Next time you enter Australia, we will grant you a new SCV if you meet the eligibility requirements
