EMC Australia / Subclass 461
A family member of a New Zealand citizen in Australia — not a 444 and not a partner 820.
461 is a temporary visa tied to a New Zealand citizen’s status in Australia, for family who cannot use a Special Category visa themselves. If the real path is a partner visa, we will say so.
Who this page is for
- You are the partner or family member of a New Zealand citizen in Australia and you are not eligible for a 444
How it works
What this visa asks of you
These are the parts of this visa, in the order they usually matter.
Australia
The NZ citizen’s status
461 is tied to that person remaining a New Zealand citizen in Australia in the way the rules require.
If they leave, or if the relationship ends, 461 is affected.
The NZ citizen’s statusIn or from outside Australia
The 461 visa
Family relationship, character, health. Temporary.
This is not permanent residence. A partner 820/801 or another PR visa is a different application.
The 461 visa
How EMC works
How we help
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461 or partner visa
If you can apply for 820/801, that is usually the PR conversation. 461 is a temporary NZ-family visa.
First conversation
What to bring
- NZ citizen’s passport and Australian status
- Your relationship
- Your passport
Before you apply
Things that go wrong
- 461 ends if the NZ citizen’s situation ends.
- Do not use 461 to avoid a partner-visa evidence file if a partner visa is the real goal.
Questions
People ask this first
Not by itself. Some people later apply for a partner visa or another permanent visa. That is a new application.
Start with your situation.
You do not need to memorise the subclass. Book a consultation, or send us a message.
MARN 1800335 · Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Related topics
This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances. Australian migration law changes. You should consult a Registered Migration Agent before you apply. EMC Australia is OMARA-registered (MARN 1800335).