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Cocos (Keeling) Islands visas

Cocos (Keeling) Islands family visa

Family visas cover eligible partners, people planning to marry, parents, children and certain other relatives.

Ways to get a Cocos (Keeling) Islands family visa

  1. Provisional Partner visa (subclasses 309 and 820)

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    Eligible partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.

  2. Migrant Partner visa (subclasses 100 and 801)

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    Eligible partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.

  3. Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)

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    Eligible people planning to marry an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

  4. Child and Parent visas

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    Eligible children or parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.

  5. Other relative and Carer visas

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    Eligible aged dependent relatives, remaining relatives and carers within the family visa programme.

Who needs it

Eligible family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens can use the relevant family visa.

Good to know

  • Detailed eligibility, fees and stay limits are not specified here.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Eligible family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens can use the relevant family visa.

What are the ways to get a family visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

There are 5 options: Provisional Partner visa (subclasses 309 and 820) (an online visa); Migrant Partner visa (subclasses 100 and 801) (an online visa); Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) (an online visa); Child and Parent visas (an online visa); Other relative and Carer visas (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Yes: Provisional Partner visa (subclasses 309 and 820), Migrant Partner visa (subclasses 100 and 801), Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300), Child and Parent visas and Other relative and Carer visas. Eligible partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.

Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a family visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands family visa rules?

On Cocos (Keeling) Islands'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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

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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