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Posted on May 25 2024

What is the difference between Australia PR and Australian Citizenship?

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Updated May 25 2024

What is the difference between Australia PR and Citizen?

An Australian PR Visa holder has certain limitations compared to an Australian Citizen, such as they don’t have voting rights. Here are some of the differences between Australia PR and Australia Citizen:

 

Right/Privilege

Australia PR Visa

Australia Citizen

Validity

5 years and needs to be renewed upon expiration

Permanent – no need of renewal

Voting rights

They cannot vote

They can vote

Run for election

They cannot run for elections

They can run for elections

Federal Government Jobs

Cannot apply for high level federal jobs

They can apply for all levels of federal jobs

Government Benefits

Can access as per the eligibility

They have access to all the benefits

Passport

Have the passport of their home country

They have an Australian Passport

Travel

Can travel with a valid PR visa.

They can travel anywhere anytime

Children citizenship

If born in Australia they can become Australia Citizens

The children are eligible to become Australian citizens

Family Sponsorship

 

They can sponsor their family

Educational Loans

Can apply for the domestic education but not for higher studies

Can apply for any kind of student loans.

New Zealand Residency

(on arrival)

They can get New Zealand Residency on arrival

They can avail on arrival New Zealand Residency

 

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What is Australia PR?

The Australia PR Visa provides visa holders with a legal right to reside in Australia and have access to privileges such as education, work, etc. They can also sponsor their family.

 

For an Australia PR holder to become an Australian citizen, there are certain criteria, they are:

  • The candidate must be a PR visa holder on or after July 1st, 2007.
  • The candidate must be living legally in Australia as a PR for a minimum of 4 years.
  • The candidate must not be absent from the country for more than 12 months during the four years.
  • The candidate must not be absent from the country for more than a period of 3 months during the last 12 months.

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