For a person who is not a New Zealand citizen but is a member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen, letting them live and work in Australia for five years.
At a Glance
- Stay: 5 years
- Visa cost: From AUD1,330.00
Who It Is For
- Not a New Zealand citizen at the time of application
- Member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen
- Must meet certain eligibility criteria (details not on the overview page)
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Live, work and study in Australia for 5 years from the grant date
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as wanted during the 5 years
Good to Know
- Page encourages doing health examinations and character checks before lodging to speed processing
- Paper applications can be imported into ImmiAccount from 23 July 2025
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.