There are many reasons why you might want to become an Australian Permanent Resident. For example, it’s a great way to secure your future and the future of your family in Australia. Or perhaps you’re interested in starting a new business venture or pursuing higher education opportunities. Whatever your reason for wanting an Australian PR visa, there are plenty of benefits attached to this status that make it worth considering. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the biggest benefits of obtaining Australian permanent residency:
You can leave and re-enter Australia multiple times with ease.
One of the main benefits of Australian permanent residency is that you can leave and re-enter Australia multiple times with ease. If you use your visa correctly, there is no need to apply for a new visa each time you want to travel overseas. This means that if you are away from Australia on vacation or business, there will be no worries about not being able to return because of a lost or expired visa.
Another benefit of having permanent residency is that it allows people who are traveling abroad permanently (for example: doctors, nurses) to remain in their profession while they live abroad because they do not need a work visa every time they enter Australia
Freedom to live, work and study anywhere in Australia.
A Permanent Resident visa gives you the freedom to live, work and study anywhere in Australia.
- You can work in any industry that interests you without restriction.
- You can live anywhere you want in Australia, not just where your employer is located.
- You can move between states or territories with no additional paperwork required by the government.
Your family can stay in Australia permanently, even after your death.
As an Australian PR visa holder, your family members can stay in Australia even after your death.
If a permanent resident dies, their spouse or partner will be granted a Residence Certificate (RC) if they were legally married at the time of their partner’s death.
If a permanent resident dies, their dependent children will be granted RCs if they were legally dependent on them at the time of their parent’s death.
If you are too young to apply for PR yourself but have been granted an RC as a child of an Australian citizen or permanent resident who has died, you may be able to apply for your own PR once you turn 18 years old and meet other eligibility requirements.
Spouses and partners need to live in Australia continuously for two years before they can apply for PR visas; otherwise they must leave the country while waiting out this period before re-entering it again so that they can start from scratch again with another two year period that needs to be completed before applying again – assuming there aren’t any special circumstances like illness or injury preventing them from living out these required periods (for example). If parents want someone else besides themselves caring for their children due to health reasons – such as mental illness – then this could also count towards helping them qualify under these conditions by showing off how involved someone else who isn’t related would need/want
Automatic citizenship for children born in Australia.
To become a citizen, you must pass a citizenship test to show that you understand the Australian way of life and obey our laws. There are also other requirements for citizenship including:
- Not being under any criminal charge
- Being of good character
You can apply for citizenship at any time once you have been granted permanent residence.
Access to social security benefits for you and your family.
As an Australian permanent resident, you and your family can access social security benefits for the following:
- Medical care, including Medicare and pharmaceutical benefits
- Education and training (e.g. TAFE courses)
- Housing assistance (e.g. rental rebates) to help with paying rent or buying a home
- Unemployment payments if you become unemployed
Government funded healthcare (Medicare) and subsidized education.
The Australian government provides free health care to all citizens and permanent residents. Medicare is the government-funded health care system in Australia. It covers a wide range of medical services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, ambulance services and other medical expenses.
Medicare is funded by the government and isn’t a private health insurance scheme like many other countries have.
A PR visa is the stepping stone to an Australian citizenship
If a PR visa is the stepping stone to an Australian citizenship, then it’s worth knowing the benefits of the latter.
Aussie citizens enjoy full rights and privileges. They can live in Australia without worrying about visas or work permits, and have access to government services like Medicare, Centrelink and child care rebates. In addition, they are eligible to vote in elections as well as run for public office if they fulfil certain criteria.*
If you achieve permanent residency status with your spouse after 3 years instead of 4, then you may be able to apply for citizenship after 1 year instead of 2. There are also special provisions that allow parents who have been granted permanent resident status based on their relationship with their children who were born in Australia (or adopted), where one parent was an Australian citizen at the time of birth/adoption – these parents will be eligible for citizenship after 3 years instead of 4!
Becoming an Australian citizen is a great way to increase your personal freedom as well as your ability to participate in the Australian economy. It will also give you peace of mind knowing that you can leave and re-enter Australia multiple times with ease. If you’re thinking about applying for permanent residency, don’t hesitate!
