Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa This visa is for people who are not a citizen of New Zealand, but are a family member of a New Zealand citizen.  How long can you stay in Australia? With this visa, you can stay in Australia for 5 years.  Eligiblity
  • You must not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen
  • You are a member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen who is either a subclass 444 holder or eligible to be granted a Subclass 444 visa
  • You can also be eligible if you meet all of these conditions
    • You hold a subclass 461, or you do not hold a substantive visa and the last visa you held was subclass 461 visa
    • You are no longer a member of the family unit with whom you were granted the Subclass 461 visa and you have not become a member of the family unit of another person. 
  • You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for this visa and when the visa is granted
  • Hold a visa without the “No Further Stay Condition”
  • What is the cost for this visa?

    Please refer to the department website for information about visa charges.

  • Can this visa be extended?

    Yes, if you meet the requirements, you can lodge another subclass 461 visa.