- Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen
- Meet character requirements
- Provide financial support if required
- Not have sponsored 2+ partners previously
- Meet sponsorship limitations periods
Family Visa Australia
Bring your family together in Australia.
We help you apply for the right family visa and support you through the process.
We help you apply for the right family visa and support you through the process.
Application Process
Family Immigration to Australia
Australia’s family visa program enables partners, children, parents and other family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to join their relatives in Australia. We provide expert guidance through every step of your family reunion journey.
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Multiple visa options for partners, parents, and children
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Temporary and permanent visa pathways available
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Processing times vary from months to years
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Balance-of-family test for parent visas
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Assurance of Support requirements for certain visas
Visa Categories
- 820
Partner Visas (820/801 & 309/100)
For spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens. Two-stage process to permanent residence. - 300
Prospective Marriage Visa (300)
Temporary visa for 9–15 months, allowing the applicant to marry and then apply for a Partner visa. - 143
Contributory Parent Visas (143/173)
Higher-cost parent visa options with shorter queues than standard Parent visas. Subject to capping and queueing. - 103
Non-Contributory Parent Visa (103)
Lower-cost permanent parent visa subject to capping and queueing, with very long processing times. - 864
Contributory Aged Parent (864/884)
For parents of pension age with faster processing than standard parent visas. Must meet age pension requirements. - 870
Sponsored Parent Visa (870)
Temporary 3- or 5-year visa allowing eligible parents to visit Australia, with no direct pathway to permanent residence. - 101
Child & Adoption Visas (101/102/802)
For eligible dependent children and adopted children of Australian citizens or permanent residents. - 115
Remaining Relative Visa (115/835)
For those whose only near relatives live in Australia. Very specific eligibility requirements apply.
Key Benefits
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Family Reunion
Reunite with partners, children, parents and eligible relatives in Australia - ✓
Work & Study Rights
Work and study rights are available on many family visas, depending on the subclass. - ✓
Medicare Access
Access to Australia's public healthcare system for most visa holders - ✓
Path to Citizenship
Permanent family visas provide pathway to Australian citizenship - ✓
Travel Freedom
Multiple entry rights during visa validity period - ✓
Sponsor Family
Permanent residents can sponsor other eligible family members
Requirements
Sponsor Requirements
- Meet health requirements
- Meet character requirements
- No outstanding debts to Australian government
- Best interests of any children considered
Relationship Requirements
- 12-month requirement may apply to de facto partners.
- Evidence of genuine commitment
- Living together or compelling reasons for separation
- Joint financial arrangements
- Social recognition of relationship