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Home / Migration / Family Sponsored Visa / New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (subclass 461)

New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (subclass 461)

The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) 461 visa allows those individuals to live in Australia who are:

  • Not a New Zealand citizen
  • Eligible Family Member of a New Zealand citizen who is living in Australia on a special category visa (subclass 444) or eligible to hold a special category visa (subclass 444) and travelling with you to Australia.

It is a temporary visa permitting a stay of up to 5 years in Australia. The applicant can be in or outside of Australia when lodging an application for this visa.

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Benefits Of The Visa Subclass 461

The 461 visa holders can:

  • Work and study in Australia
  • Travel to Australia for five years from the date visa is granted

 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this visa, you must be either:

  • Partner of the New Zealand citizen
  • Their or their partner’s child / dependent child / step child

 

Health & Character Requirements

  • You must have evidence of medical examinations undergone within 12 months of applying for the visa to fulfil the health requirements.
  • You must also have police certificates from all the countries you lived in for 12 months in the past 10 years to fulfil the character requirements.

 

Health Insurance

You must be covered for all the health costs by Australia’s national health scheme (Medicare).

 

Debts to the Australian Government

You must be free from the outstanding debts to the Australian Government before the visa is granted.

If you found yourself eligible for this visa but unaware of the process to get started, call Aussizz Group to get assistance from the most knowledgeable and experienced team of registered immigration agents. From gathering required documentation to prepare a strong case for the Australian Immigration Department, we cover all the aspects of the visa application process diligently to make sure you receive no disappointments.

FAQs About New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (SUBCLASS 461)

The Subclass 461 Visa, or New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa, is a temporary visa that allows eligible family members of New Zealand citizens to live, work, and study in Australia for up to five years.

Family members eligible for this visa include partners, dependent children, and, in some cases, dependent relatives of New Zealand citizens living in Australia.

Yes, you can work in Australia on this visa. It provides you with work rights for the duration of the visa.

Yes, you can study in Australia on this visa. It allows you to enrol in educational courses.

No, the Subclass 461 visa is a temporary visa. It is valid for up to five years and does not lead to permanent residency on its own.

Yes, you can include your partner and dependent children in your application, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

The New Zealand citizen family member must be living in Australia and hold a Special Category (subclass 444) visa or be eligible for one. They must also sponsor the applicant.

Health insurance is not a requirement for the Subclass 461 visa; however, it is recommended to have adequate health coverage during your stay in Australia.

The Subclass 461 visa does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residency. If you wish to become a permanent resident of Australia, you will need to explore other visa options.

The processing times for the Subclass 461 visa can vary. It’s advisable to check the current processing times on the official Australian government website.

Yes, you can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you wish while your visa is valid.

Yes, you may be able to apply for an extension of your Subclass 461 visa if you continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Visa Class

Australian immigration department in an effort to bring family members together have introduced family visa in Australia. This entitles partners, parents, children and other family members to migrate to this country subject to certain pre-conditions. These visas are essentially sponsored by Australian citizens, permanent residents of this country, and eligible New Zealand citizens.

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