Get 461 Visa

Filling out the 461 Visa application is an essential step for New Zealand citizens and their family members looking to live temporarily in Australia. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the online application process with clarity and confidence.

Follow the steps to effectively complete your 461 Visa application online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Provide your applicant name in the designated field. Ensure the name matches the one in your passport to avoid discrepancies.
3. Enter your passport number as listed in your valid passport. This number is critical for the identification process.
4. Fill in your email address. Be sure to check this email regularly for notifications from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), including your potential visa grant.
5. Complete the My Health Declaration online. This will determine if a medical examination is required. Ensure you have your HAP ID ready when booking your medical appointment.
6. Attach a copy of your valid passport and any evidence of international travel history from the last five years, including relevant visa and immigration stamps.
7. Upload a recent passport-sized photograph with your name written on the back. Ensure this photograph is not digitally enhanced.
8. If applicable, provide a police certificate from each country where you have lived for more than twelve months cumulatively in the last ten years since turning 16 years of age.
9. Complete and sign Form 80 for personal particulars related to character assessment if you or any migratory dependents are 16 years or older.
10. Ensure you have evidence of medical insurance covering your duration of stay in Australia.
11. Provide supporting documentation for your relationship to the New Zealand citizen, including marriage or birth certificates as necessary.
12. Confirm the status of the New Zealand citizen sponsor and, if needed, provide a flight itinerary showing both you and the sponsor will enter Australia together.
13. Once you have completed all sections and attached required documents, review your application for accuracy, then save, download, and print your application form. Follow the necessary steps to submit it online and maintain copies for your records.

Start your application for the 461 Visa online today and ensure you have all the required documents ready for submission.