Family & Partner Visas Australia | Partner, Parent &

Partner Visas

You may be eligible for a Partner Visa subclass if you are married or in a relationship with:

An Australian citizen;
Australian permanent resident; or
An eligible New Zealand citizen.

If you are in a relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, you may be able to apply for a partner visa.

A. Partner/Spouse Visa (Subclasses 820 and 801 - onshore)

Visa 820 and Visa 821 allow you to enter and remain in Australia on the basis of your relationship (married or de-facto) with your sponsoring Australian partner. Subclass 820is atemporary visa usually for two years, granted until a decision on the permanent visa has been made. To be eligible, you must be married to your Australian partner or be in a de-facto relationship for more than one year. You and your partner must show that the relationship is genuine and continuing and that there is a mutual commitment to a shared life to the exclusion of all others. If after your two-year waiting period the relationship is proven to be continuing, you can be granted the permanent Subclass 801. You may not be able to apply for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia.

B. Partner/Spouse Visa (Subclasses 309 and 100 - offshore)

You may be eligible for this 309 Visa and 100 Visa, subclasses if you are offshore and married or in a relationship with:

An Australian citizen;
Australian permanent resident; or
An eligible New Zealand citizen.

Subclass 309 is a temporary visa usually for two years, granted until a decision on the permanent visa has been made. To be eligible, you must be married to your partner or be in a de-facto relationship for more than one year. You and your partner must show that the relationship is genuine and continuing and that there is a mutual commitment to a shared life to the exclusion of all others. If after your two-year waiting period the relationship is proven to be continuing, you can be granted the permanent Subclass 100. Note: Some relationships are eligible for the permanent visa without the waiting period, by applying for a waiver (e.g. if the relationship is over three years or over two years with dependent children).

C. New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa (subclass 461)

461 Visa enables a non-New Zealand family member of a New Zealand citizen to work and live in Australia for up to five years. Free Visa Wizard Schedule a Consultation

Prospective Marriage Visas

Prospective Marriage/Fiance (Subclass 300)

The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300), also known as the Fiancé Visa, is for people outside Australia who wish to enter the country in order to marry their partner within nine months of the visa grant.

Once granted a Subclass 300 Visa, you may then apply for a Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) if you are still in Australia after your marriage.

You may be eligible for a Prospective Marriage / Fiancé Visa if you:

Have met your partner in person since both of you turned 18
Are not closely related
Intend to marry within nine months of the visa being granted
Intend to live together as spouses after marriage
Are not legally married to anyone else at the time a decision is made on your visa application

You may not be eligible to apply for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while in Australia.

Parent Visas

The Parent Visa program is designed for parents of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who wish to remain in Australia on either a temporary or permanent basis.

Depending on the visa subclass, holders may be granted two years as a temporary resident or indefinite permanent residency.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Parent Visa, the applicant must:

Have a sponsor (usually the child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen)
Meet the age requirement (for aged parent visa subclasses)
Satisfy the Balance of Family Test (at least half of the children are in Australia, or more children live in Australia than any other country)
Meet mandatory health and character requirements
Have an Assurance of Support (AoS) for permanent visa options

You may not be eligible if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while in Australia.

Parent Visa (Subclass 103): A permanent visa that allows parents to live in Australia indefinitely. However, due to high demand and limited places, the waiting period can be up to 30 years. Applicants may be in or outside Australia when they apply, but must be outside Australia at the time of visa grant.

Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173): A temporary visa valid for 2 years, allowing parents to live in Australia. This visa cannot be extended or re-applied for once expired. Holders who wish to stay permanently can apply for the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143). While this option has a higher cost, it is processed faster than the Subclass 103 visa. Applying for Subclass 173 first, then Subclass 143, can help spread out the costs.

Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143): A permanent visa that allows parents to live in Australia indefinitely. Applicants can be in or outside Australia at the time of application. If already holding a Subclass 173 visa, applicants may transition to Subclass 143 before their temporary visa expires. This visa has a higher cost but much faster processing times compared to Subclass 103.

Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804): A permanent visa for parents who meet the “aged parent” definition (eligible for the Australian Age Pension). Applicants must be in Australia both when applying and when the visa is granted. Waiting times are long — often up to 30 years.

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884): A 2-year temporary visa for aged parents. This visa cannot be extended or renewed. To stay permanently, holders must apply for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) before the temporary visa expires. Applicants must be in Australia at both application and grant. Higher cost but faster processing.

Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864): A permanent visa for aged parents, requiring applicants to be in Australia both when applying and at grant. Like other contributory visas, it comes at a higher cost but offers faster processing compared to non-contributory visas.

Independent Migration: No.

Employer Nomination: No.

State/Territory Government Nomination: Not required.

Family/Relative Sponsorship: Yes.

Contact us so we can connect you to one of our in-house Registered Migration Agents for your case to be assessed, and recommend which option best suits your circumstances.

Child Visas (Subclass 101/802)

You are eligible to get Child Visa if you are:

Single
Sponsored by their parent or their parent’s partner
18 years or younger or
Either of the following:

a full-time student between 18 and 25 years of age or
18 or older and unable to work due to a disability and dependent on the sponsoring parent.

You are eligible to become a sponsor if you are the child’s parent or spouse of the child’s parent with the following criteria:

an Australian citizen
Australian permanent resident (PR)
Eligible New Zealand citizen

A. Child Visa (Subclass 101)

101 Visa allows a child to live in Australia sponsored by their parent or their parent’s partner.

B. Child (Permanent) (Subclass 802)

802 Visa permits a child to live in Australia. The child should be outside Australia during visa application and sponsored by their parent or their parent’s partner.

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Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)

This permanent visa allows a child adopted outside Australia to live in Australia with their adoptive parents. The child must already be adopted, or in the process of being adopted, through approved overseas or intercountry adoption arrangements.

Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114/838)

This permanent visa allows an elderly relative who is financially dependent on an eligible sponsor (Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen) to settle in Australia with long-term financial and personal support.

Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)

This permanent visa allows parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia indefinitely. Processing times are very long, often up to 30 years, due to high demand and limited places each year.

Carer Visa (Subclass 116/836)

This permanent visa is for people who need to move to Australia to provide ongoing care for a relative with a long-term or permanent medical condition.

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 884)

This visa allows parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia for 2 years. Holders cannot extend or reapply, but can transition to the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) for permanent residency.

Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864)

This permanent visa allows parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia indefinitely. It is processed much faster than the non-contributory Parent visas, but at a higher cost.

Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)

This temporary visa allows parents to live in Australia for 2 years. After this period, holders can apply for the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) for permanent residency. This pathway helps spread the costs of migration.

Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143)

This permanent visa enables parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. Applicants can transition from a Subclass 173 visa or apply directly.

Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445)

This temporary visa allows a child to live in Australia and travel freely until their parent’s permanent Partner visa application (Subclass 801 or 100) is finalised.

Orphan Relative Visa (subclass 117/837)

This permanent visa allows a child under 18 years of age, who has no living parents able to care for them, to live in Australia with an eligible sponsoring relative.

Parent Visa (subclass 103)

This permanent visa allows parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. However, waiting times can be up to 30 years due to the limited number of places available each year.

Partner (Provisional and Migrant) Visa (subclass 309/100)

The Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) is a temporary visa that allows the partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia while their permanent Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100) is processed.

Partner Visa (subclass 801/820)

The Partner (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 820) allows the partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia while their Partner (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 801) is processed.

Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)

This temporary visa allows individuals to enter Australia to marry their prospective spouse. Once married, holders must apply for a Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) before the Subclass 300 visa expires.

Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 115/835)

This permanent visa is for people whose only remaining close relatives live in Australia. It allows them to settle in Australia as permanent residents with family sponsorship.

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