Australian Family Visas
There are 24 provisional and permanent visas to reunite family members.
They are grouped into 4 main categories.
Reunite with Family
Australian Family Visas are a popular migration option for those who have family members in Australia. If you have a spouse, parent, child or sibling who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident (PR) or eligible New Zealand citizen, you may be able to apply for a Family Visa.
The types of Family Visas available include the:
Each visa type has its own set of requirements and eligibility criteria, so it is important to carefully consider which visa best suits your individual circumstances.
- • Partner Visa allows a person to enter or remain in Australia on the basis of their married or de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, PR or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- • Parent Visa allows parents to live permanently in Australia if their child is an Australian citizen, PR or eligible New Zealand citizen who has been living in Australia for at least two years.
- • Child Visa allows parents to bring their children to Australia to live with them permanently.
- • Carer Visa allows a person to come to Australia to provide care and support for a relative who has a medical condition or disability.
The Australian Family Visa program provides a pathway for families to reunite and build a life together in Australia. If your family members are not Australian PR or citizens, you may join them as dependants or guardians.
The application process can be complex and time-consuming, with different requirements and criteria for each type of visa. It is highly recommended to seek the assistance of a lawyer or registered migration agent to help guide you through the process and ensure that your application is complete and accurate.
Contributory Parent Visa
You may be eligible to apply for the contributory parent migration program if you are the parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The contributory parent migration program is available for parents who are younger than 65 years old, as well as those who are above 65 years old. Parent visas can be applied onshore or offshore.
Partner Visas
The most common visa of this category are the Partner visas. You may be eligible for a Partner visa if you are married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. There are onshore or offshore options and expands to prospective marriage, same sex and companion.
Other Family Visas
You may also migrate to Australia if you are a related in the below ways to an Australian permanent resident or Australian citizen:
- • Parent
- • Child
- • A Remaining Relative – you must have no other near relatives other than those usually resident in Australia
- • A Carer – the Australian citizen or permanent resident requiring care needs to demonstrate need for care and meet certain health tests
The visa subclasses that are available include:
- Child Visa (subclass 101)
- Contributory Aged Parent - Temporary Visa (subclass 884)
- Aged Dependent Relative Visa - Offshore (subclass 114)
- Remaining Relative Visa - Offshore (subclass 115)
- Carer Visa - Onshore (subclass 836)
- Parent Visa (subclass 103)
- Contributory Aged Parent - Permanent Visa (subclass 864)
- Aged Dependent Relative Visa - Onshore (subclass 838)
- Remaining Relative Visa - Onshore (subclass 835)
- Orphan Relative Visa - Offshore (subclass 117)
- Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
- Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445)
- Adoption Visa (subclass 802)
- Carer Visa - Offshore (subclass 116)
- Orphan Relative Visa - Onshore (Subclass 837)
