SteveT Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 My wife is a NZ passport holder and we want to live in Australia. Would I be better applying for a 461 visa or a 309/100 visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 3 hours ago, SteveT said: My wife is a NZ passport holder and we want to live in Australia. Would I be better applying for a 461 visa or a 309/100 visa? Surely you're not eligible to apply for a 309/100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 She has a scv 444 visa so apparently I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 37 minutes ago, SteveT said: She has a scv 444 visa so apparently I can The issue is whether she is an "eligible NZ citizen" or not, which is defined under social security legislation rather than immigration law. If she is then it's a 309, if she's not then it's a 461. You don't have a choice in the matter. Some info and further links here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/new-zealand-citizens/entitlements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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