🇦🇺 Australia · Free Movement
Special Category visa (SCV) (Subclass 444) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 4 years.
Documents
- Valid New Zealand passport
- (If born in Australia on or before 30 June 2022) Australian Birth Certificate and evidence of New Zealand citizenship (certificate/passport)
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/special-category-visa-subclass-444.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Application fee
Years to citizenship
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.