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Australia New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (Subclass 461)

20 facts quoted from the official source

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.

Route type
Family
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
11
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedYou should not have any outstanding debts to the Australian Government. If you owe the Australian Government any money, you must have made appropriate arrangements to pay it back.
  • Australian Values Statement Required​If you are 18 years of age or older when you make your application, you must sign the Australian Values Statement unless we decide you are not required to sign it due to any compelling circumstances that you have demonstrated.
  • Best Interests Of The ChildIf you are under 18 years of age, we might not grant this visa if it is not in your best interest.
  • Character and securityYou and any members of your family unit 16 years of age or over who apply for the visa with you must meet certain character requirements. Other family members might also need to meet certain character requirements.
  • Health RequirementYou and any members of your family unit who apply for the visa with you must meet certain health requirements . We strongly encourage you to undertake any required health examinations before lodging your application. Lodging a complete application assists with quicker processing times. To complete your health examinations prior to submitting your visa application visit My Health Declarations(MHD)
  • Nationality Or Passport RequirementYou cannot be granted this visa if you are an Australian citizen.
  • Nationality Or Passport Requirement 2You cannot be granted this visa if you are a New Zealand citizen. If you become a New Zealand citizen during the processing of your application you can continue with the application, or instead withdraw it and apply for a Subclass 444 visa and be granted that visa if you meet the requirements. Certain persons may not be eligible for New Zealand citizenship by descent. For information about New Zea
  • Nationality Or Passport Requirement 3You might be able to be granted this visa if you are in any of the below three categories. You are a member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen, who is not an eligible New Zealand citizen and who either: is in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 444 visa (they can check in VEVO ) will be travelling with you to Australia and will be granted a Subclass 444 visa on entry (check Eligibility)
  • Not Have Had A Visa Cancelled Or A Previous Application RefusedWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused. In some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see Limitations on applications in Australia . If applying for a visa from outside Australia,
  • Your Immigration Status When You ApplyIf you are outside Australia when you apply You can apply for the subclass 461 visa without needing to hold another type of visa. If you are in Australia when you apply You must either: hold a substantive temporary visa, other than a subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream , or have last held a substantive temporary visa, ot
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceWe recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability. See what is considered as adequate health insurance . See more about health insurance for overseas visitors . Reciprocal healthcare agreements Some cou
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou cannot be granted this visa if you are an Australian citizen.
  • Official Rights Textlive, work and study in Australia for 5 years from the date your visa is granted travel to and from Australia as many times as you want during the 5 year period.
  • Official source basisYou cannot be granted this visa if you are an Australian citizen.
  • Report summaryYou cannot be granted this visa if you are an Australian citizen.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 461.
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFromchecked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Not Have A No Further Stay ConditionYou might not be able to apply for this visa if you have a No Further Stay condition. Check if this affects you .
  • Official Stay TextThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for 5 years.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool . This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 461 to Australia?
The official source states: 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.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: We recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability. See what is considered as adequate health insurance . See more about health insurance for overseas visitors . Reciprocal healthcare agreements Some cou

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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