Migration Overseas
Since 1998
Australia values family unity. Reunite with your spouse, parents, or children through various family visa pathways designed to bring loved ones together.
A two-stage process for partners currently inside Australia. First temporary visa (820), then permanent residence (801) after relationship assessment.
For partners currently outside Australia. Allows entry on temporary visa (309) and later transition to permanent residence (100).
For those intending to marry their Australian citizen or PR spouse in Australia. Valid for 9-15 months.
A faster pathway for parents to migrate permanently by paying a higher contribution fee. Most popular parent visa option.
Allows parents to visit Australia continuously for 3 or 5 years, renewable up to a maximum of 10 years total.
A lower-cost permanent option with extremely long waiting periods. Suitable if cost is a major concern and you can wait.
For dependent children located outside Australia to come and live permanently with their eligible parent.
For dependent children currently in Australia to remain permanently with their parent who is a citizen or PR holder.
Home Affairs publishes recent processing times for each visa in its visa processing time guide. The guide is not specific to your application. The 2026-27 parent planning level was cut to 7,060 places (from 8,500), so parent queues are likely to lengthen.
Find answers to the most common questions about this visa category.
Key family visas include Partner (subclass 820/801 onshore, 309/100 offshore), Parent (various streams), Child, and other relative visas.
Partner visa is a two-stage process: temporary visa first, then permanent after 2 years. Couples married less than 2 years or de facto must demonstrate ongoing genuine relationship.
The standard Parent visa (103/804) has a very long queue, and the 2026-27 parent planning level was cut to 7,060 places (from 8,500), so waits are likely to lengthen. The Contributory Parent visa (143/864) costs more (AUD 49,900 for the main applicant from 1 July 2026: AUD 6,300 first instalment plus AUD 43,600 second instalment) and normally has a shorter queue. Check the Home Affairs visa processing time guide for current timeframes.
Yes, de facto relationships are recognized. You must prove 12+ months of genuine cohabitation or registration of relationship with Australian authorities.
Evidence includes joint finances, living together, social recognition, shared responsibilities, and commitment to future. Photos, statements, and third-party declarations help.
Yes, temporary Partner visa (820/309) includes work and study rights while waiting for permanent visa assessment.
Subclass 300 allows you to come to Australia to marry your Australian partner. After marriage, you apply for Partner visa onshore.
Australian sponsors must be citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens. They may need to provide police checks and statutory declarations.
Processing times change often. Home Affairs publishes recent processing times for each partner visa stage in its visa processing time guide, which is a guide only. The permanent stage can generally be assessed 2 years after the original application was lodged.
Yes, dependent children under 18 (or under 25 if dependent and studying full-time) can be included in most family visa applications.
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