NEW ZEALAND CITIZEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIP (TEMPORARY) 461 VISA

The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa is specifically designed for family members of New Zealand citizens residing in Australia on a specified visa. This temporary visa allows eligible family members, including de facto partners, spouses, and children, to live and work in Australia. The visa provides full work and travel rights for up to five years and is renewable upon expiration.

Eligibility for New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa – Subclass 461 Visa

To determine eligibility for a 461 visa, please review the following requirements set by the Department:

You must not be a New Zealand citizen.
You are a family member of a New Zealand citizen who is not an Eligible New Zealand citizen.
An eligible New Zealand citizen arrived in Australia on a New Zealand passport and was in Australia on 26 February 2001, stayed for at least 12 months in the two years prior to this date, or was assessed before 26 February 2004, as a protected SCV holder.
You are the partner, child, stepchild, their partner’s child, stepchild, or the dependent child of you or your partner’s child or stepchild of the New Zealand citizen.
Your New Zealand citizen family member holds a Special Category visa (subclass 444) or will be traveling with you to Australia and will be granted a 444 visa upon arrival.
You and all family members on your application meet specific health and character requirements.
Have your health insurance as you won’t be covered by Australia’s national health scheme (Medicare) unless your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia.
Have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government.

How should I Apply for a Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa?

At EDT Migration, we simplify the visa application process unlike other migration law firms. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through each step, ensuring a swift processing of your application. Here’s our step-by-step procedure:

Arrange a free consultation with our team of proficient lawyers. During this session, we will evaluate and recommend the Australian visa option that is most suitable for you.
In this phase, we will collect and organize all necessary documentation, as well as conduct any additional checks required to submit a visa application.
Following this, we will start to prepare your application and submit it promptly.

Meanwhile, if you are applying from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will allow you to work until a decision is made on your Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa application.

Lastly, we will inform you of the result. If your application is successful, you will be granted the rights mentioned below.

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