NZ Citizen Family Relationship Visa
This visa is for a person who is not a New Zealand citizen but is a member of a family unit of a New Zealand citizen. It lets you live and work in Australia for five years.
Fees
From $2,750 incl. GSTGovernment application charges are extra, are set by the Department of Home Affairs, and are not refundable by us. We confirm your exact fee and terms in writing before any work starts.
"From" means the base fee for a standard application. A higher fee applies where there is more work to do. That can mean extra applicants, a previous refusal or cancellation to deal with, or complex evidence. We confirm the exact fee in writing in the service agreement before any work starts.
- Assessing your eligibility and recommending the visa pathway
- Preparing and checking every form
- Advising on and assembling your relationship or eligibility evidence
- Drafting the written submission
With this visa you can live, work and study in Australia for 5 years, and travel to and from Australia as many times as you want during this period.
You must not be a New Zealand citizen at the time of application, and meet other specific eligibility criteria.
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About the NZ Citizen Family Relationship Visa
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461) visa is designed for family members of NZ citizens who are not considered ‘eligible’ for sponsorship under other family migration visas.
A Subclass 461 visa allows the non-New Zealand citizen family member of an SCV-holding NZ citizen to live and work in Australia for up to five years, with renewals available. A partner (spouse or de facto) or a dependent child or stepchild can apply for this visa.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about NZ Citizen Family Relationship visa and the application process.
You can’t stay in Australia after your visa ceases unless you are the holder of another visa. You can apply for a further Subclass 461 visa if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Reviewed by Ilya (Eli) Bekker, Principal Migration Agent (MARN 1465541)
General information only. This page is not personal immigration advice, and reading it does not create a client relationship. Migration law, fees and processing times change, so confirm the current position with a registered migration agent before acting.
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