Under a series of agreements reached between the Australian and New Zealand governments, Kiwis can relocate to Australia and reside there indefinitely using the Special Category Visa (SCV).
The SCV is automatically granted to New Zealanders upon admission, provided they meet character and health criteria.
The SCV allows Kiwis to live, work, and study indefinitely in Australia, but it does not grant permanent residency or full citizenship rights (e.g., voting, access to certain social services).
