Family Visas

Australia's family visa program allows citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor close family members, partners, parents, and other relatives to join them in Australia

Who is this visa for?

Partners or spouses (married or de facto) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
Parents of an Australian citizen or permanent resident child
Other eligible family members, depending on individual circumstances

Key requirements

Genuine relationship

For partner applications, evidence is assessed across household, social, commitment and financial aspects of the relationship

Sponsorship

Your sponsor must be approved and meet character and eligibility requirements

Health and character requirements

For all applicants

What this visa allows

Living, working, and studying in Australia
A pathway to permanent residency and eventually citizenship
Bringing dependent children in most cases

Why work with us?

Family visas are among the most document-intensive and closely scrutinised in the migration system, and processing can take considerable time. We help you:

Identify the right pathway (onshore or offshore, partner or parent)
Build a well-organised, genuine relationship or family evidence file
Navigate sponsorship requirements and any complicating factors
Avoid common reasons for delay or refusal

This information is general in nature. Visa requirements and financial benchmarks are set by the Department of Home Affairs and are subject to change. For advice tailored to your circumstances, please contact us for a consultation.