Posted on May 25 2024
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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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:
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