Australia Family & Spouse Visa Guide

Overview

Australia offers several visa subclasses to allow partners, children, parents, and other relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to join their family.

Partner Visa (Spouse / De Facto)

This visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen to live in Australia temporarily and then permanently.

Basic Eligibility

Visa Process

  1. Step 1: Apply for temporary visa (309 or 820)
  2. Step 2: Live in Australia and wait 2 years
  3. Step 3: Apply for permanent visa (100 or 801)

Processing Time: 10–20 months

Cost: From AUD 8,850

Parent Visa

Allows parents of settled Australian citizens or PRs to live in Australia permanently. These visas usually have long waiting periods.

Child Visa

Allows children of Australian citizens/PRs to migrate permanently.

Children must be under 18, or full-time students under 25 and financially dependent, or unable to work due to disability.

Documents Required

How to Apply

  1. Create an ImmiAccount at online.immi.gov.au
  2. Fill the application form with your sponsor
  3. Attach all supporting documents
  4. Pay the visa fee
  5. Wait for assessment and further instructions

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