Family And Partner Visas
Reuniting families, strengthening futures
Australia offers a range of family and partner visa options to help citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens reunite with their loved ones. At Hope Migration Group, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process to bring your family together—whether for a temporary visit or a permanent stay.
Key Partner Visa Requirements:
- Legal marriage or genuine de facto relationship
- Evidence of ongoing mutual commitment
- Living together or temporarily separated for valid reasons
- Meeting Australian health and character requirements
General Requirements for Family Visas:
- Proof of a genuine family relationship
- Sponsorship by an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen
- Financial assurance to support the arriving family member
Family Visas
Family visas are designed to allow eligible family members to join their relatives in Australia. Depending on your situation, there are several visa options available:
- Child Visa (Subclass 101 or 802): For dependent children applying from outside or inside Australia.
- Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804): For elderly parents who wish to live permanently in Australia.
- Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143): Offers faster processing for parents able to pay a higher visa application charge.
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870): Allows parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents to stay temporarily.
- New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461): For family members of New Zealand citizens living in Australia.
Types of Partner Visas:
- Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801): For applicants already in Australia.
- Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100): For those applying from outside Australia.
Partner Visas
Partner visas allow spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia.
Two-Stage Application Process:
- Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820 or 309) – Granted first to allow the applicant to stay in Australia while the permanent visa is being processed.
- Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801 or 100) – Usually assessed two years after the initial application. In strong cases, permanent and temporary visas may be granted together.
Partner of a New Zealand Citizen
- Subclass 461 Visa - For non-eligible New Zealand citizen partners who hold or are eligible for a Special Category Visa (Subclass 444). Valid for up to five years.