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Family & Partner Visa
At Clear Path Migration and Education Consultants, we help families reunite in Australia through the Family Visa pathway. A Family Visa allows eligible parents, children, partners, or other relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia temporarily or permanently.
Our expert team assists you in understanding the right visa category for your situation—whether it’s a Partner Visa, Parent Visa, Child Visa, or Other Family Visa. We guide you through every step, from checking eligibility to preparing documents and lodging the application, ensuring compliance with Australia’s immigration requirements.
Whether you’re looking to join your spouse, bring your parents closer, or support a dependent child, we make the process smooth and stress-free.
Trust Clear Path Migration and Education Consultants to bring families together in Australia with care, clarity, and confidence.
Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Must be sponsored by an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
✔️ Evidence of a genuine and ongoing relationship (for partner and marriage visas)
✔️ Meet Australia’s health and character requirements
✔️ Sponsor must provide financial support and accommodation if required
✔️ Parental consent required for child visas
✔️ Age restrictions apply for dependent child visas
✔️ Must have complied with conditions of any previous Australian
Australia Family Visa Subclasses
Overview
Partner visas allow the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily or permanently.
Key Eligibility
Must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship (spouse or de facto)
Sponsor must be an eligible Australian citizen, PR, or New Zealand citizen
Evidence of cohabitation and financial/social commitment
Health and character requirements must be met
Key Benefits
Live, work, and study in Australia
Access Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system)
Pathway from temporary visa (820/309) to permanent visa (801/100)
Include dependent children in the application
Application Steps
Lodge partner visa application online
Provide sponsorship by eligible partner
Upload relationship evidence and documents
Undertake medical and police checks
Wait for processing (first temporary, then permanent visa grant)
Processing Time & Cost
Processing time: 12–24 months (varies)
Cost: Around AUD 8,850 (main applicant)
Documents Checklist
Valid passport
Marriage certificate or evidence of de facto relationship
Proof of joint financials, living arrangements, social evidence
Identity and residency proof of sponsor
Police and health checks
Decision
If granted: temporary visa → permanent visa after 2 years
If refused: reasons provided + right to review (AAT)
Overview
This visa allows people engaged to an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible New Zealand citizen to come to Australia, marry their partner, and later apply for a Partner visa.
Key Eligibility
Must be engaged to marry an eligible sponsor
Genuine intention to marry within 9 months of arrival
Proof of relationship and commitment
Health and character requirements
Key Benefits
Stay in Australia for 9 months
Work and study rights
Pathway to Partner visa after marriage
Include eligible dependent children
Application Steps
Lodge application before entering Australia
Provide relationship and engagement proof
Wait for approval and travel to Australia
Get married within visa validity
Apply for Partner visa (820/801 or 309/100)
Processing Time & Cost
Processing time: 12–18 months
Cost: Around AUD 8,850
Documents Checklist
Valid passport
Proof of relationship and engagement (wedding plans, photos, communication)
Evidence of sponsor’s Australian citizenship/PR
Police and health checks
Decision
If granted: 9-month stay with marriage condition
If refused: reasons provided + right to review
Overview
Parent visas allow parents of Australian citizens, PRs, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently or temporarily.
Key Eligibility
Applicant must be a parent of an eligible sponsor
Balance-of-family test (at least half of children in Australia, or more children in Australia than elsewhere)
Health and character requirements
Assurance of Support (financial guarantee)
Key Benefits
Live in Australia as a permanent resident (PR options)
Access Medicare and social benefits (PR)
Option for contributory visas with faster processing
Include dependent children in the application
Application Steps
Choose subclass (contributory or non-contributory, temporary or PR)
Lodge visa application with supporting documents
Provide Assurance of Support if required
Undertake health and police checks
Wait for decision (long waiting times for some subclasses)
Processing Time & Cost
Processing time: 3–30+ years (non-contributory); 2–5 years (contributory)
Cost: AUD 4,990 (non-contributory) up to AUD 47,825 (contributory)
Documents Checklist
Valid passport
Proof of relationship (birth certificates)
Sponsorship documents (citizenship/PR proof of child)
Assurance of Support (for contributory visas)
Health and police clearance
Decision
If granted: temporary or permanent stay in Australia
If refused: reasons provided + right to review
Overview
Child visas allow dependent children of Australian citizens, PRs, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently or temporarily.
Key Eligibility
Child must be dependent on an eligible sponsor (biological, adopted, or step-child)
Age limit: under 18, or 18–25 if a full-time student and dependent
Must be single/unmarried
Health and character requirements
Key Benefits
Live permanently in Australia (for PR subclasses)
Work and study rights (if age-eligible)
Pathway to citizenship (for PR subclasses)
Join parents in Australia
Application Steps
Sponsor lodges child visa application
Provide proof of relationship and dependency
Upload supporting documents
Undertake health checks
Wait for decision
Processing Time & Cost
Processing time: 12–18 months (varies)
Cost: Around AUD 2,710
Documents Checklist
Child’s valid passport
Birth certificate/adoption papers
Parent’s citizenship/PR proof
Consent letters (if applicable)
Health and police checks
Decision
If granted: child can live with parents in Australia
If refused: reasons provided + right to review
Overview
Other family visas cover relatives such as remaining relatives, aged dependents, or carers who wish to join their Australian family members.
Key Eligibility
Must be sponsored by an eligible Australian citizen/PR/NZ citizen
Relationship criteria: remaining relative, aged dependent, carer, etc.
Evidence of financial/social dependency (where applicable)
Health and character requirements
Key Benefits
Live in Australia temporarily or permanently (depending on subclass)
Work and study rights (for PR visas)
Provide or receive family support
Pathway to citizenship (if PR visa granted)
Application Steps
Identify correct subclass (remaining relative, carer, dependent, etc.)
Lodge visa application with required documents
Provide sponsorship proof
Undertake medical and police checks
Wait for processing
Processing Time & Cost
Processing time: Varies (can take 10–30+ years for some)
Cost: Around AUD 4,990+ depending on subclass
Documents Checklist
Valid passport
Proof of family relationship
Sponsorship documents (identity + residency proof of sponsor)
Evidence of dependency (financial/social)
Health and police checks
Decision
If granted: temporary or permanent stay in Australia
If refused: reasons provided + right to review
Documentary Proof Required for Australia family Visa
✔️ Valid passport of applicant and sponsor
✔️ Completed visa application form
✔️ Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, adoption papers, etc.)
✔️ Evidence of shared financial and social commitments (joint bank accounts, rental agreements, photos, communication records)
✔️ Police clearance certificate(s)
✔️ Health examination reports
✔️ Sponsor’s proof of citizenship / permanent residency / eligible New Zealand citizenship
✔️ Evidence of financial capacity (income statements, tax records, employment proof)
✔️ Passport-size photographs (as per specifications)
✔️ Parental consent (if the applicant is under 18 years)