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Australian visas

We are registered OMARA agents and licensed immigration advisers (LIA) for New Zealand. Australia and New Zealand's visa systems are very similar in many ways, but where one side is very limited, the other side often has opportunities. Neither is really better than the other overall and both change regulalry, so having the option to apply for an Australian visa when you are not eligible for a New Zealand visa, and vice-versa, can be advantageous.

The systems and requirements of visas are quite different so if you are interested in a long term stay in either country it is best to start planning your immigration pathway to suit the requirements of the country you wish to go to.

Licensing

You chan check our OMARA license status here on the Department of Home Affairs website and you can check our NZ LIA status here on the IAA website. Both Australia and New Zealand legally require that all visa work be done by people who are licensed or exempt, and that it is illegal for anyone else to prepare and submit an application on behalf of another person.

Visa types

We can assist with any visa type and have access to a wide network of professionals to cater to any immigration need. In general visa types are similar for both countries, though eligibility requirements and processes are quite different at time.

We can assist with:

  • Visitor visas
  • student visas
  • work visas 482, 494 and others
  • work to residence and residence 189, 190, 491, 191 and others
  • Family applications
  • appeals
  • New Zealand residents wanting to move to Australia