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New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship

Subclass 461

The subclass 461 visa allows a non-New Zealand family member of a New Zealand citizen to live and work in Australia for up to five years.
 
You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for this visa.

What You Can Do

This visa allows you to:

  • work and study in Australia
  • travel to, enter and remain in Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted

Applicant Requirements

You may be eligible for this visa if you:

  • you are not a New Zealand citizen
  • you are an eligible family member of a New Zealand citizen
  • your New Zealand citizen family member is living in Australia on a Special Category visa (subclass 444) or will be travelling with you to Australia and will be granted a Special Category visa (subclass 444) on arrival

You must be related to the New Zealand citizen as either:

  • their partner
  • their (or their partner's) dependent child
  • the dependent child of their (or their partner's) dependent child
  • their (or their partner's) relative who:
  • does not have a partner
  • usually lives in the New Zealand citizen’s household
  • is dependent on the New Zealand citizen

You must also meet health and character requirements.

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Steps to apply for a work visa

1

Contact Visacorp to obtain a full assessment of your eligibility for an Australian visa.

2

Visacorp will advise in writing which visa is most suitable for you and confirm your eligibility for the chosen visa. A service agreement (i.e. quote & appointment letter) will be provided to you for your consideration and acceptance.

3

Once Visacorp is appointed we will guide you through the visa preparation process so that the application is presented to the Department of Home Affairs so that it stands the best chance of success

4

Submit visa application to the Department of Home Affairs along with all certified documents

5

Await decision from the Department of Home Affairs.