Provisional Partner visas (subclasses 309 and 820)
Other permitEligible partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
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Australia visas
Australia family visa
Visas are available for partners, people planning to marry and certain family members.
Ways to get a Australia family visa
Migrant Partner visas (subclasses 100 and 801)
Other permitEligible partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
Other permitEligible people planning to marry an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Child visas
Other permitEligible children of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Parent visas
Other permitEligible parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Aged dependant relative visas
Other permitEligible older dependent relatives within the family visa group.
Remaining relative visas
Other permitEligible remaining relatives within the family visa group.
Carer visas
Other permitEligible carers within the family visa group.
Who needs it
Eligible partners, parents, children and other family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens can use family visa routes.
Good to know
- The family visa group includes several separate partner and relative routes.
Questions
Do I need a family visa for Australia?
Eligible partners, parents, children and other family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens can use family visa routes.
What are the ways to get a family visa for Australia?
There are 8 options: Provisional Partner visas (subclasses 309 and 820) (a special permit); Migrant Partner visas (subclasses 100 and 801) (a special permit); Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) (a special permit); Child visas (a special permit); Parent visas (a special permit); Aged dependant relative visas (a special permit); Remaining relative visas (a special permit); Carer visas (a special permit).
Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Australia?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Australia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a family visa for Australia be refused?
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
Where do I check the latest Australia family visa rules?
On Australia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my family visa once I am in Australia?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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