New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461)
The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461) is a unique opportunity for non-New Zealand citizens to experience life in Australia. This comprehensive visa allows you to reside, work, and study in Australia for a period of 5 years from the date of visa grant. Here's a closer look at the key aspects of this visa:
Residence Duration: The Subclass 461 visa permits non-New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia for five years.
Work and Study Rights: Holders of this visa are granted permission to work and study in Australia.
Multiple Entries: The visa provides multiple entries, enabling travel to and from Australia during its validity.
Family Inclusion: You can apply for this visa together with other family members.
Newborn Inclusion: Newborn children born after the application can be included in the visa.
Extensions: Extensions for this visa are possible through a further Subclass 461 visa application if eligible.
How Long You Can Stay:
The Subclass 461 visa is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Australia for 5 years from the date of visa grant, with the flexibility of multiple entries, making it easy to travel to and from Australia.
Include Family:
You have the option to include family members in the visa application at the time of lodgment, but please note that family members cannot be added to the application after it has been lodged. Each applicant is assessed individually.
Newborn Children:
Specific procedures must be followed if a child is born after the visa application is lodged. For detailed information, refer to the relevant guidelines. It’s important to be aware that a child born to a New Zealand citizen parent in Australia may not be automatically eligible for New Zealand citizenship by descent.
Stay Longer:
To continue your stay in Australia after the initial visa ceases, you must hold another visa. One option is to apply for a further Subclass 461 visa if you meet the eligibility requirements.
The visa fee for the main applicant is AUD 420. Additional charges apply for family members over 18 years of age, while a reduced fee is applicable for those under 18 years who make a combined application with the main applicant.
The Subclass 461 visa may include conditions such as maintaining good conduct and having adequate health insurance. For comprehensive details regarding visa conditions, please refer to the official website.
The processing time for the Subclass 461 visa can vary, typically ranging from 36 days to 24 months. Be sure to plan accordingly.
For Applicant:
Must not be an Australian citizen.
Must not be a New Zealand citizen.
Must meet specific eligibility criteria.
Relationship to a New Zealand citizen:
Must be a member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen holding a Subclass 444 visa or eligible for one.
Other eligibility scenarios are outlined for different circumstances.
Immigration Status When Applying:
Specific immigration status requirements apply depending on whether you are applying from within or outside Australia.
Health Insurance:
While not mandatory, it is strongly recommended to have health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment in Australia.
No Further Stay Condition:
Be aware that having a No Further Stay condition on your current visa may affect your ability to apply for the Subclass 461 visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, family members can be included in the visa application at the time of lodgment.
Procedures are available for including a child born after the visa application is lodged. However, eligibility for New Zealand citizenship by descent may vary.
Yes, it is possible to apply for a further Subclass 461 visa if the eligibility requirements are met.
When applying within Australia, a substantive temporary visa (excluding Subclass 403 in the Domestic Worker stream) must be held or meet specific criteria.
While not mandatory, it is recommended to have health insurance to cover medical treatment costs in Australia.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).