NZ Special Category Visa SC 444

The NZ Special Category Visa SC 444 lets New Zealand citizens visit, study, work and stay in Australia. This visa is valid when you enter Australia and on the submission of your completed incoming passenger card along with your New Zealand passport. It is a Special Category temporary visa that lets you reside in Australia as long as you are a New Zealand citizen.

Eligibility

You must be a citizen of New Zealand
You must meet all visa requirements
You must comply to the Australian law

Benefits

The NZ Special Category Visa SC 444 lets you enter and stay in Australia if you are a New Zealand citizen
You can visit, study and work in Australia
You can also apply for a permanent visa if you meet the eligibility criteria

Duration

The visa is valid from the date you are granted this visa until your date of departure as long as you are a citizen of Australia during this period.

Once you depart from Australia, your visa ends and you must apply for a new SCV if you wish to enter Australia again.