Family Visas
Reunite with your loved ones in Australia through one of our family visa pathways.
Bring your family to Australia
The family stream visas are those for which eligibility is based on a specified familial relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand (ENZ) citizen. There is no automatic right for family members of Australians to migrate to Australia. Like all visa applicants, the eligibility of family members to travel to, enter, or remain in Australia — whether temporarily or permanently — is based on complex eligibility criteria.
Family visa options
Partner Visa — Subclass 309/100 (Offshore)
For a person who is married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or ENZ citizen, and who is outside Australia when they apply. The visa is provisional and can lead to a permanent Partner subclass 100 visa.
Partner Visa — Subclass 820/801 (Onshore)
For a person who is married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or ENZ citizen, and who is inside Australia when they apply. The visa can lead to a permanent Partner subclass 801 visa.
Prospective Marriage Visa — Subclass 300
Also known as the 'fiancé' visa, this visa is for a person who is engaged, but not yet married, to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or ENZ citizen.
Child Visa — Subclass 101 (Offshore)
Child visas are for the biological, adopted, and in limited circumstances step-child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or ENZ citizen. The subclass 101 visa is for applicants who are outside Australia at the time they apply.
Child Visa — Subclass 802 (Onshore)
Child visas are for the biological, adopted, and in limited circumstances step-child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or ENZ citizen. The subclass 802 visa is for applicants who are inside Australia at the time they apply.
Parent (Migrant) — Subclass 103
This visa may be lodged by an applicant of any age while inside or outside Australia. Applicants are not entitled to a bridging visa and must be outside Australia at the time the visa is granted.
Aged Parent (Residence) — Subclass 804
An application for this visa must be lodged while the applicant is in Australia. The visa is for 'aged' parents and may be granted while the applicant is in Australia. Processing delays are extensive for this visa.
Contributory Parent (Migrant) — Subclass 143
An application for this visa may be lodged by an applicant of any age while inside or outside Australia. The applicant is not entitled to a bridging visa and must be outside Australia at the time the visa is granted.
Contributory Parent (Temporary) — Subclass 173
An application for this visa may be lodged by an applicant of any age while inside or outside Australia. The applicant may be inside or outside Australia at the time of grant, making them eligible for a bridging visa during processing.
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) — Subclass 864
An application for this visa must be lodged while the applicant is in Australia. The visa is for single 'aged' parents. Applicants are ordinarily eligible for a bridging visa during processing, but are not eligible for Medicare until the visa is granted.
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) — Subclass 884
An application for this visa must be lodged while the applicant is in Australia. The visa is intended for 'aged' parents and may only be granted while the applicant is in Australia. The visa is temporary (around 2 years) and allows staggered payment of the VACs leading to the grant of the permanent Subclass 864 visa.
Partner visa — what you need to know
Partner visas are among the most complex in the Australian immigration system. You'll need to demonstrate a genuine and ongoing relationship through financial, social, household, and commitment evidence. Our agents have extensive experience building compelling partner visa applications.