Subclass 444
Special Category visa
A temporary visa for New Zealand citizens to visit, live, work and study in Australia. It is usually granted on arrival each time you enter.
Overview
With this visa you can
- Visit, live, work and study in Australia while you are a New Zealand citizen
- Apply for a permanent visa, if eligible
Requirements
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
- Hold New Zealand citizenship
- Meet the character requirements
Documents & forms
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
Forms often used with this visa
- Form 1022: Notification of Changes in Circumstances — To notify a change in circumstances after lodgement.
- Form 956a: Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient — To appoint an authorised recipient for correspondence.
The official page lists the documents each application requires.
Preparation checklist: a printable list of common steps and documents, each linked to its official source.
Published processing times and charges
Visa application charge
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
All applicationsOfficial conditions and notesNote N/A Means that additional applicants are not eligible for this visa. get_app Go to visa page | No charge | — | — |
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs price list on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry. Other costs, such as health checks or a second instalment, may apply, and government charges are separate from any professional fee. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 20 October 2026.
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