Q&A: Can i live in Australia on a New Zealand working holiday visa?
Question by Amy Wins: Can i live in Australia on a New Zealand working holiday visa?
I know this sounds like a stupid question but I understand New Zealand and Australia have visa agreements. I probably know the answer already but i’m trying to figure out a way to live in Australia because I don’t currently qualify for a working visa and have no family there. I plan on studying out there but it’s going to take some time to save money. I’ve already lived in Australia on a working holiday visa so can’t re-apply for one of those. Help!
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Answer by Tainruadh
No you can’t, the arrangement is only for NZ and Australian citizens
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no, only New Zealand citizens can live in Australia with out a visa
No, Because NZ and Australia are two completely separate countries, you can’t travel to or live in Australia on a NZ visa. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait until you can afford to come on a student visa.
The purpose of the NZ Working Holiday Visa is to provide young people from around the world the opportunity to experience New Zealand through travel and work.
You definately wont be able to live in Australia with a visa granted by another jurisdiction.
If its foreign study you seek; NZ immigration conditionally allow a change of visa status (on application) without having to leave the country – so it would be possible to enter NZ after being granted a Working Holiday visa and apply for a Student visa once the Working Holiday visa gets close to expiry, if that was the course you wanted to follow. The NZ Student Visa also allows working time in which you can earn money and study during your time in NZ.
If you seek to simply live in Australia, remember that a visa (Student etc) from Australia will grant only conditional rights of entry – not full or permanent residency…
Good luck.