New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 461)
Applying for this Visa
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You should not make travel arrangements to Australia until after you have been granted your visa.
Information to help prepare your application
More information is available on certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help Prepare Your Application
Application charge
You must pay a non-refundable charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Charges (Fees)
Application checklist
The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Application Document Checklist 461 ( 50KB PDF file)
Application form
Complete the application form and attach all necessary documentation.
See: Form 147 Application for a temporary residence visa (non-business) (342KB PDF file)
How and where to lodge an application
Where you lodge your completed visa application depends on where you are at the time of lodgement.
| Your location | Where to lodge your application |
|---|---|
| Outside Australia | The Australian Immigration Office responsible for your country. See: Immigration Offices Outside Australia Note: You must be outside of Australia for your visa to be granted. |
| In Australia | You should lodge your application by post or courier to the NZ Family Relationship Visa Centre. See: NZ Family Relationship Visa Centre Note: You must be in Australia for your visa to be granted. |
If you are lodging a paper-based visa application in certain countries you will need to provide biometrics.
See: Countries and Visa Subclasses Included in the Biometrics Program
Visa processing times
Information on visa processing times is available in the Client Services Charter.
See: Family Visa Processing Times
More information
More information about this visa, including the preferred method of corresponding with the department, is available.
See: More Information