Trans-Tasman Agreement means you can live, work, invest etc in either one indefinitely with no visa. both directions. AUS cits can stay in NZ forever, NZ cits can stay in AUS forever

Posted on September 15, 2026 at 02:05:17 PM by Nikos

so citizenship isn't even necessary in many cases but it's also easy to get done, because there's no ticking clock. IIRC it's something like 20% of Kiwis are Aus dual cits.

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Nikos would you ever move to Australia or overseas? Does the little guy have dual citizenship?* - By Lodz September 15, 2026 at 12:22:42 PM
- Yes to both - By Nikos September 15, 2026 at 12:31:09 PM
  - Nikos what is the immigration relationship like between Australia and New Zealand? I know two NZers and they're both dual citizens; is that common?* - By weebay September 15, 2026 at 01:58:44 PM
    - extremely common * - By Nikos September 15, 2026 at 02:02:55 PM
      - Trans-Tasman Agreement means you can live, work, invest etc in either one indefinitely with no visa. both directions. AUS cits can stay in NZ forever, NZ cits can stay in AUS forever - By Nikos September 15, 2026 at 02:05:17 PM
        
        No shit. Super interesting. Thank you!* - By weebay September 15, 2026 at 02:20:53 PM
  - Nikos, also consider Hamilton. Might be more “family-friendly” than Auckland.* - By Slowdown September 15, 2026 at 01:03:33 PM
    - do you know Tauranga? * - By Nikos September 15, 2026 at 01:18:22 PM
      - Sorry, no. Only ever drove through that area one time. Resided in Hamilton for two months, two times.* - By Slowdown September 15, 2026 at 01:32:48 PM
        
        got it. will check it out * - By Nikos September 15, 2026 at 01:35:00 PM
        
        I did similar stints in Christchurch. Don’t ignore the South Island.* - By Slowdown September 15, 2026 at 01:44:30 PM
  - Incredible experiences ahead* - By Lodz September 15, 2026 at 12:54:49 PM
    - for sheezy * - By Nikos September 15, 2026 at 01:19:35 PM
    - Yea that sounds dope, and it's summer down there. Enjoy Nikos, should be fertile ground for hoops takes* - By Daytripper September 15, 2026 at 12:58:18 PM
      - hell yeah * - By Nikos September 15, 2026 at 01:19:45 PM
  - DINK couples annoy me. Especially ones that treat their dog like their child in stores* - By Daytripper September 15, 2026 at 12:50:50 PM

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Trans-Tasman Agreement means you can live, work, invest etc in either one indefinitely with no visa. both directions. AUS cits can stay in NZ forever, NZ cits can stay in AUS forever