If you are a New Zealand Citizen
New Zealand citizens should apply for an offshore General Skilled Migration visa, regardless of whether they are in or outside Australia.
They may apply for the following subclasses:
- Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175)
- Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
- Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)
- Skilled – Recognised Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 476)
New Zealand citizens must obtain a skills assessment before applying for
General Skilled Migration regardless of whether they are able to obtain
registration in their nominated occupation in Australia. The skills
assessment must be provided by the approved assessing body for their
nominated skilled occupation.
See: Australian Skills Recognition Information
New Zealand citizens who are Special Category Visa (subclass 444) holders and any accompanying secondary applicants will be eligible to apply for and be granted an offshore General Skilled Migration visa while they are in Australia.