Parrtner visas allow the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801 & 309/100)
Partner visas allow the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
Subclass 820 (Onshore Partner Visa): For applicants who are already in Australia. It grants temporary residence and leads to permanent residency (Subclass 801).
Subclass 309 (Offshore Partner Visa): For applicants who apply from outside Australia. It grants temporary residence and leads to permanent residency (Subclass 100).
Key Features
Pathway to PR: leads to permanent residency after meeting requirements.
Live & Work: Stay, work, and study in Australia while waiting for permanent residency.
Medicare Access: Eligible for Medicare once the visa is granted.
Family Benefits: Children/dependents can be included in the application.
Pathway to Citizenship: Eligible for Australian citizenship once permanent residency requirements are met.
The Balance of Family Test must be met (at least half of the children must live in Australia permanently, or more children must live in Australia than in any other country).
Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Must meet health and character requirements.
Child Visas
Child visas allow the dependent child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to migrate and live in Australia permanently. This visa supports family reunion by allowing children to be raised in Australia alongside their parents.
Key Features
Permanent Residency: Child can stay in Australia indefinitely.
Education & Healthcare: Eligible for Medicare and access to education.
Family Unity: Ensures children grow up with their parents in Australia.
Eligibility Requirements
The child must be dependent on the sponsoring parent.
The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
The child must be under 23 years and dependent on parents or under 25 years old (with some conditions for dependency if over 18).
Parent Visas
Parent visas allow parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to migrate and live in Australia. Depending on financial capacity and processing priorities, applicants can choose between contributory parent visas (faster but higher cost) and non-contributory parent visas (cheaper but very long wait times).
Key Features
Reunite with Family: Enables parents to live permanently in Australia.
Contributory Options: Higher visa charge but faster processing.
Temporary Options: Some parent visas provide a temporary stay before moving to permanent residency.
Family Sponsorship: Must be sponsored by a child who has lived in Australia lawfully for at least two years.
Eligibility Requirements
The Balance of Family Test must be met (at least half of the children must live in Australia permanently, or more children must live in Australia than in any other country).
Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Must meet health and character requirements.
Other Family Visas
Aside from partner, parent, and child visas, there are additional family visa categories to help relatives reunite in Australia. These include visas for carers, remaining relatives, and aged dependent relatives.
Carer Visa: For relatives providing substantial care to an Australian family member with a long-term medical condition.
Remaining Relative Visa: For individuals whose close family members all reside in Australia.
Aged Dependent Relative Visa: For older, financially dependent relatives of Australians.
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa
The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461) allows non-New Zealand family members of New Zealand citizens to live and work in Australia temporarily. It is specifically designed for families where at least one member is a New Zealand citizen living in Australia.
Key Features
Temporary Stay: Grants a stay of up to 5 years, renewable.
Work & Study: Full work and study rights in Australia.
Family Unity: Keeps families together when one member is a New Zealand citizen.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a family member of a New Zealand citizen living in Australia.
Must not be a New Zealand citizen themselves.
Meet health and character requirements.
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