New Zealand citizen family relationship visa (SC 461) allows non New Zealand citizens who are eligible family members of an eligible New Zealand citizen, to live and work in Australia. This is a temporary visa granted for 5 years where you will have multiple travel entries during the duration of your visa.
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Eligibility requirements
You must not be a New Zealand citizen
Be a member of the family unit of the New Zealand citizen
The New Zealand citizen that you have a relationship with, must hold a Special Category visa (SC 444)
Meet health requirement
Meet character requirement
Have adequate health insurance
If you are already on a visa, not have the “No Further Stay” condition on the visa
Our service
Handling your documents
We will provide you with a comprehensive document checklist which we have crafted with years of experience. You can use this checklist to gather all the documents that will be necessary for your visa application. We will also help you assess whether the documents that you gather are up to the standards set by the department.
Making the application
The application will have to be filled meticulously. We will help you make the application on your behalf with the information that you provide us. We will also fill any specific forms that will be required by the department. We will ensure that any statements that may be required are up to the standards set by the department and will have all the necessary information the Department expects from you.
Conditions accompanied in the SC 461 visa
Condition 8303: This condition requires you to not be disruptive by involving in activities that will be harmful to the Australian society,
Condition 8501: This condition requires you to maintain adequate health insurance
Prepare for your application
We will guide you throughout the visa application process of gathering relevant documents, compiling them, translating them and even getting them verified if required. We will fill out and submit the application on your behalf with the information you provide us with, as we have done for many of our clients and have had successful outcomes.
Post lodgment follow up
After lodging your visa we will keep you updated on the progress of your visa. We will also liaise with you if the department requests for additional information. We will ensure that no deadlines are missed and act swiftly on any matters concerning your visa.
Yes, you may include eligible family members to your visa application
You may have to apply for a different visa to remain in Australia, if your relationship with the New Zealand citizen ends.
You can renew your visa by applying for a new SC 461 visa before your current SC 461 visa expires.