New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (SC 461)

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.

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

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Guidance on eligibility

Its important that you analyse both the sponsor and the applicant's eligibility before applying for the visa. Before starting the application, wee will ensure that you are indeed eligible and in the event you are not eligible then we will advice you accordingly to rectify any shortcomings or explore other options in bringing your loved ones to Australia.  We will ensure that the time and money are well spent.

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

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Step 1

Talk to us

You can contact us and book a consultation with our lawyer to assess your circumstance and get expert legal advice on what your next steps will be. Our lawyer will strategically advice you on how to bring your loved ones to Australia sooner. 

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

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kavindu amugoda

I’m really grateful to Keith and the whole MJ Legal team for all the help and support throughout the process. Keith was always very helpful, professional and easy to talk to. Whenever I had questions or was stressed about something, he explained everything clearly and always made me feel supported. The whole team was really good with communication and handled everything very professionally. I’m really happy with the outcome and I truly appreciate all the work they did for me. I would definitely recommend MJ Legal to anyone who needs immigration help. Thank you so much Keith and the team for everything. I really appreciate it.

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Neth Udakara

Neth Udakara

I’m so happy to have received my visa! A big thank you to MJ Legal for their support throughout the process. Special thanks to Amasha for being so helpful, and supportive every step of the way. She and team made the whole process much easier and stress-free. Really appreciate all your help and highly recommend MJ Legal!

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Janith Dissanayake

Janith Dissanayake

As an applicant, one of the most important things you need from your lawyer or migration agent is communication. You want to know what’s happening, what comes next, and that someone is actually there when you need them. Tamasha, Amasha, Keith, and the whole team at MJ were exceptional at this. From the very beginning to the end of the process, we never felt left in the dark. We always knew where things stood, what was needed from us, and what the next step was. They were honest, transparent, easy to reach, and always willing to explain things properly whenever we had a question. Our case wasn’t particularly complicated, but the way they handled everything still gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind. We never felt like just another file, and you could tell the team genuinely cared about getting things right. If our case had been more complex, or if I ever had to go through this process again, there genuinely isn’t another firm I would want handling it. We’re incredibly grateful to the whole team at MJ, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone going through the migration process.

2 weeks ago

Kasun Tharaka

Kasun Tharaka

MJ Legal has been behind me throughout my entire journey since 2019, when I first arrived in Australia as an international student. Their professional guidance and support have helped me move forward through every chapter of my Australian journey — especially during the challenging COVID-19 period, my Temporary Graduate Visa (485), my partner’s dependent visa, Employer Sponsored Visa, and finally, my Permanent Residency. A special thank you to Keith and the entire team for their continuous support, professionalism, and guidance throughout the years. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me and my family. I highly recommend Keith and the MJ Legal team to anyone looking for reliable and professional migration assistance. Keep it up, team! 👏🇦🇺

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Sarah Johnson

Excellent service from MJ Legal. They handled my visa application professionally and efficiently. Highly recommend their expertise in immigration matters.

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