Families & Partners
Australian permanent residents, citizens, or Eligible New Zealand citizens hold the privilege of sponsoring visa applicants for a range of family-related visas. Whether you’re planning to bring your fiancé, partner, parent, child, dependent relative, or carer to Australia, we provide detailed insights into the eligibility criteria, application process, and requirements for each visa category. Our goal is to simplify the complex immigration journey and help families navigate the path towards reuniting and building a future together in Australia.
Partner Visas
Partner visas enable Australian citizens, permanent residents, and Eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their spouse, de facto partner, or fiancé and any dependent children for residency. Options include:
Onshore Partner
Subclass 820 Partner visa – Initial temporary visa for applicants already in Australia, who are married or can evidence a De Facto relationship
Subclass 801 Partner visa – Called the ‘second stage’, a permanent visa for holders of a Subclass 820 visa. Assessed two years after the initial visa was lodged. Applicants can be in our outside Australia at the time of processing.
Offshore Partner
Subclass 309 Partner visa – Initial temporary visa for applicants outside Australia, who are or will shortly be married, or can evidence a De Facto relationship
Subclass 100 Partner visa – The ‘second stage’ permanent visa for holders of a Subclass 309 visa, assessed 2 years after the initial visa was lodged. Applicants can be in our outside Australia at the time of processing.
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa – Commonly known as the ‘Fiance Visa’, an option for applicants outside Australia who intend to marry in the future and cannot otherwise demonstrate a de facto relationship.
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Parent Visas
Parent Visas provide pathways for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or Eligible New Zealand citizens to join their families, with both temporary and permanent residency options available. Options include:
Contributory
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa – A permanent visa with a shorter processing time and higher cost. No minimum age requirements. Applicants are generally offshore.
Subclass 173 Temporary Contributory Parent Visa – An initial 2-year temporary visa, with the option to apply for the permanent Subclass 143 visa within the validity period. Splits the high second Visa Application Charge into two payments.
Subclass 864 Aged Contributory Parent visa – For applicants already in Australia who meet the ‘Aged’ requirement. A permanent visa with a shorter processing time and higher cost.
Subclass 884 Aged Contributory Parent visa – Also for applicants in Australia who meet the ‘Aged’ requirement, though this is a temporary 2-year visa, with the option to apply for the permanent Subclass 864 visa within the validity period
Non-Contributory
Subclass 103 Parent Visa – A permanent visa with a lower cost, but a significant processing time. No minimum age requirements. Applicants are generally offshore.
Subclass 804 Aged Parent Visa – For applicants already in Australia who meet the ‘Aged’ requirement, this is a permanent visa with a lower cost, but a significant processing time.
Other
Subclass 870 Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa – A temporary visa valid for up to 3 or 5 years at a time, with a maximum stay of 10 years total. Requires a formal sponsorship application and separate visa application for each parent. No requirement to meet Balance of Family test like other Parent visas, and no age restrictions.
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Child Visas
Child Visas are tailored to reunite children with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parents, adoptive parents, or guardian relatives. Options include:
Offshore Child
Subclass 101 Child Visa – A permanent visa option for children located outside Australia. Applicants must be less than 25 years of age. Those aged between 18 and 25 must be full-time Students who are financially dependent on their parents.
Subclass 102 Adoption Visa – The visa option for adopted children aged under 18. Applicants are located outside Australia, and special overseas residence requirements apply to the sponsoring parent.
Subclass 117 Orphan Relative – For a child under 18 years of age who has no parents available to care for them. A permanent visa, sponsored by an eligible relative such as a sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or step-equivalent.
Onshore Child
Subclass 802 Child Visa – For applicants already in Australia, a permanent visa option for children less than 25 years of age. Those aged between 18 and 25 must be full-time Students who are financially dependent on their parents.
Subclass 837 Orphan Relative – For a child under 18 years of age already in Australia, who has no parents available to care for them. A permanent visa, sponsored by an eligible relative such as a sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or step-equivalent.
Onshore or Offshore Child
Subclass 445 Dependent Child Visa – For children of temporary Subclass 309 or 820 Partner visa holders who wish to join their parent in Australia. An initial temporary visa, this allows the child to be included in the permanent 100 or 801 Partner visa.
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Other Family
Covering a wide range of family situations and needs, this category includes:
Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visas – A 5-year temporary visa for a spouse, de facto partner, or child of a New Zealand Citizen, who are not New Zealand Citizens themselves.
Subclass 114 / 838 Aged Dependent Relative visa – Allows relatives over 67 years of age, who are single and financially dependent on an Australian relative to join them in Australia.
Subclass 115 / 835 Remaining Relative visa – Also known as the ‘last remaining relative’ visa, for the sole remaining family member who is not an Australian permanent resident or Citizen.
Subclass 116 / 836 Carer visa – Requires sponsorship from an Australian relative in need of care that cannot reasonably be provided by the Australian community.
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Family and Partner Visa Solutions
With extensive expertise in assisting families and couples, we provide dedicated support to navigate the intricacies of Australian immigration.
Our team specializes in guiding individuals and sponsors through the process, ensuring clarity and personalized strategies for a seamless immigration journey.
Through transparent communication and customized approaches, we strive to facilitate a successful outcome for every family and partner visa application.
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FAQs & Common Cases
How much does a Child visa application cost?
- Main applicant: AUD 3,140
- Dependent child of the applicant under 18 years of age: AUD 790
Is it hard to apply for a Child visa?
Child visa applications are still ‘paper’ applications, meaning that they cannot be submitted online. The required documents and application forms must be posted or couriered to the Department of Home Affairs for lodgement.
Ensuring there are sufficient documents and properly completed forms for a valid application is key to avoiding lodgement delays. Invalid applications are returned to the sender, wasting time and money to resubmit again, as well as impacting the grant of a Bridging Visa, or even the applicant’s entire eligibility.
How much does a Partner visa application cost?
Partner Visa (Temporary) 820 or 309:
- Most applicants: From $9,095
- Prospective Marriage visa applicants: From $1,515
Partner Visa (Permanent) 801 or 100:
- Lodgement fees already covered in the combined application for temporary and permanent visas.
Is it hard to apply for a Partner visa?
Partner visas are some of the most document-heavy applications in the migration program, and the case is reliant on being able to evidence all of the aspects of a genuine relationship.
With such a high application fee, obtaining professional advice and assistance is key to minimising risk.
Our experienced Migration Agents will streamline the application process by clearly setting out the requirements for your individual circumstances, ensuring thoroughness and efficiency.
Can I apply for a Partner visa while on a Bridging Visa?
For those holding Bridging Visa types A, B, C, or E, an opportunity exists to apply for an onshore Partner visa, however, specific conditions accompany such an application.
Explore these conditions further and determine your eligibility for a Partner visa by contacting AVIE.
What our clients say…
On Family Visas:
I recently had the priviledge of using the migration advice provided by AVIE, and I am beyond grateful for the support and guidance I received. As a migrant, I wanted to stay in Australia, but as any process it has some difficulties and decisions regarding my family’s future and mine, I was feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about which path to take. As a sign, I saw AVIE office and then I decided to reach out to for advice. From the moment I made contact, I was met with a high level of professionalism and empathy. I wholeheartedly recommend Australian Visa and Immigration Experts. – Andres
On Family Visas:
Super professional, supportive and friendly, Nicole and her team are just amazing! Big thank you from me and my family, you literally changed our lives. Thank you so much! – El