Family Visa Australia

Australia's family visa program covers a broad range of relationships beyond partner and parent. If you have a qualifying family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, there may be a visa pathway available to you or your dependants.

• Child must be the biological, adopted, or step-child of an Australian citizen or permanent resident

• If under 18: generally eligible. If 18+: must be a full-time student or have a disability

• Not already a permanent resident or citizen

• Health and character requirements met

• Custody arrangements must be addressed if child has two parents

The Carer visa (116 offshore / 836 onshore) is for a relative who is willing to provide ongoing care to an Australian citizen or permanent resident who has a medical condition that prevents them from undertaking basic activities of daily living. Key requirements include:

• The Australian relative must have a medical condition certified by an approved doctor

• The required care cannot reasonably be provided by Australian health services

• No other suitable relative in Australia can reasonably provide the care

• The carer must be a genuine relative of the person being cared for