New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa Requirements

New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa

This visa type is suitable for the wife, husband or de-facto partner (including same sex relationship) of a New Zealand sponsor. Applicants are eligible for this visa if their New Zealand sponsor is either in Australia as the holder of a Special Category visa OR upon entry to Australia will be the holder of a Special Category visa.

If married - marriage must be recognised under Australian Law.

• Marriage must be legal in Australia or in country of marriage

If unmarried – must be in a de facto relationship.

• Live together (or do not live apart on a permanent basis)
• Commitment to a shared life as husband and wife to exclusion of all others
• Must have lived together for a period of at least 12 months prior to lodging visa application

This visa can be applied for from within, or outside of Australia.