Special Category Visa Subclass 444 Visa

Subclass 444 is also referred to as a special category visa in Australia. This visa category is structured for New Zealand citizens who wish to stay, study, or work in Australia. This visa category is valid from the date it is granted and ends when the holder departs the country. Hence, subclass 444 visa holders can not travel to another country as this temporary visa expires when they leave the country. If they wish to come back again, a new subclass 444 visa application form needs to be filed. A subclass 444 visa is digitally linked to the eligible New Zealand citizen’s passport and is not labelled separately on the passport.

Subclass 444 visas (special category) is a temporary permit to the country. This visa allows its holder to-

• Stay in Australia.
• Study in Australia.
• Work in Australia, in their respective field of interest.
• To apply for permanent residence, if eligible.

Contact our professional 444 visa consultants/ immigration agents for details on visa conditions and eligibility. We recommend you opt for health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment while you are in the country. 444 visa holders are personally liable for all healthcare costs while they are in Australia. Insurance can help limit one’s financial liability. However, certain health insurance benefits are available to selected individuals in Australia under the reciprocal health care agreement. Ready to get started? Let E-Help make it easy for you by taking out the stress of preparing an application for a visa in Australia.

The eligibility criteria for a subclass 444 visa are as follows; For a successful visa decision, all the requirements of the required visa category must be met.

• • The candidate must possess a New Zealand passport (valid).
  • The candidate must not hold a visa that has no further stay condition attached to it.
  • The candidate must not have tuberculosis.
  • The candidate must not be a behaviour concern non-citizen. A behaviour concern non-citizen is someone who is-
    • Convicted of a crime that has resulted in a sentence of death or imprisonment for at least one year, or
    • Convicted of two or more crimes that have resulted in sentences of imprisonment that add up to at least one year, or
    • Previously removed from Australia, or
    • Yet released or deported from another country.

Please book an appointment with our 444 visa consultants/ immigration agents to ensure your favourable visa decision. Our immigration agents are trained to counsel the applicants based on their eligibility regarding their eligibility conditions and requirements.

A subclass 444 visa no application fee or cost attached to it. Furthermore, the candidate must follow Australian law at all times while their visa is valid.

The candidate must also ensure to remain a citizen of New Zealand while holding this visa. If their citizenship changes, they need to apply for a different visa category to stay lawfully in the country. To know more about visa conditions and eligibility requirements, contact us.

The shared information is exclusive but not exhaustive, and the applicants are advised to take the help of qualified migration agents to go through the complete eligibility requirements before applying.