Family Sponsored Visa

Partner Category Visa

A spouse may immigrate to Australia with this visa to settle in the country. After entry, you are usually granted temporary residency which can transition to permanent residency after a qualifying period.

The partner categories include:

• Spouses or married partners
• Fiancée or fiancé
• Those willing to get married, including same‑sex partners

Applicants must have a partner who is:

• Living permanently in Australia, or
• An Australian citizen, or
• An eligible New Zealand citizen

Parent Visa

Granted to applicants whose qualifying children are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens. Children are the primary sponsors. Parent visas exist for working and retired individuals, and holders may work in Australia. Some visas begin as temporary and can transition to permanent types. The Contributory Parent Visa offers faster processing for a higher fee. As places are limited each year, a waiting list may apply.

Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870) Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870) The parents can stay for up to five years at a time with the sponsored parent (temporary) visa (subclass 870). You must have been out of Australia for at least ninety days in order to apply for a subsequent Sponsored parent (Temporary) visa. As a result, a parent may use the visa to enter the country for a maximum period of ten years. After that, they will not be able to renew their Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, due to which, they will have to leave the country or apply for a new visa that will allow them to stay. Sponsorship and Its Eligibility Criteria Fulfil relationship requirements as per Australian standards. Hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Be an eligible New Zealand Citizen residing in the country for four years. Meet prior sponsorship obligations. Avoid negative or harmful information. Have no Commonwealth or public health debts in primary applicant’s name. Have a nominal household income to cover expenses during parents’ stay. Key Eligibility Requirements You need to be sponsored by an eligible parent sponsor. If you currently have a temporary (sponsored parent) visa, you should be spending at least ninety days outside of the country. You must be able to access funds with the appropriate paperwork and health insurance documentation. You should meet the requirements for the country’s security, health, and character. You should not have any outstanding public health debts in your name.

Child Visa

Child visas are granted under multiple subclasses. A sponsor is typically a parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen. If the child is in Australia, they may be granted onshore as a dependent child, orphaned relative, or permanent resident. Offshore cases may use dependent child, adoption, or orphaned relative subclasses.

Other Family Members

Siblings, dependent relatives, caregivers and others may enter on a temporary visa that can later convert to permanent. Sponsors include Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible NZ citizens.

We take great care in assessing family visa applications. Each application is thoroughly reviewed and supported with required documents prior to submission. Character references and health compliance reports are essential for immigration.

For questions regarding Family Sponsored Visa, please contact us — we will be pleased to assist you.