New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461)
The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (subclass 461) is a temporary visa for family members who are not New Zealand citizens themselves but are in a family relationship with an eligible New Zealand citizen. It lets holders live, work, and study in Australia, and is valid for five years and renewable. The key requirement is establishing the family relationship with the New Zealand citizen, and meeting health and character requirements. Because it's a temporary visa with renewal and pathway considerations, it's worth understanding how it fits into your longer-term plans in Australia. We assess your eligibility and explain the visa's limits and options honestly, and a dedicated Registered Migration Agent prepares and manages your application.
What is included
We confirm the qualifying family relationship with the eligible New Zealand citizen and check the requirements before you apply.
We help you assemble the relationship, identity, health, and character evidence the visa requires.
We prepare your application complete, so the Department receives a matter it can decide without chasing missing pieces.
One Registered Migration Agent manages your matter and talks through how the 461 fits your future plans, including renewal and any pathway considerations.
Processing estimates
Current processing time
- 50% of applications
- 3 Months
- 90% of applications
- 5 Months
| 50% of applications | 90% of applications |
|---|---|
| 3 Months | 5 Months |
Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs · Last checked 6 August 2026. Based on recently decided applications; figures are indicative only and depend on individual circumstances.
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