Family and partner visas
| I want to | Guide |
|---|---|
| Join my partner in Australia | Partner visas |
| Apply from outside Australia | 309 and 100 |
| Marry my fiancé(e) in Australia | Prospective Marriage 300 |
| Bring my parents | Parent visas compared |
| Parents for a temporary stay | Sponsored Parent 870 |
| Know the cost | Family visa costs |
FAQ
Which is fastest?
Compare processing times. Parent visa waits can be very long.
Do I need an agent?
No. See migration agents.
Are children included?
Check each guide.
Does the Student visa allow family?
Rarely now. See Student visa changes.
What are the scams to avoid?
See visa scams.
In this section
- Child visa (subclasses 101 and 102)Child visa 101 and 102: who can apply, the application charge, age and dependency rules and what the visa allows.
- Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)Contributory Parent visa 143: the first and second instalment costs, the expected wait, the Balance of Family test and the Assurance of Support bond.
- Family visa costsWhat Australian family visas cost: partner, child, parent, contributory parent and sponsored parent charges, second instalments and extra costs.
- Parent visas comparedCompare Australian parent visas: costs, queue release dates, wait times and the Balance of Family test for the 103, 143, 804, 864 and 870.
- Partner visa (subclasses 309 and 100)Partner visa 309 and 100 for people applying outside Australia: who can apply, the cost, what the 309 allows and how the two stages work.
- Partner visa relationship evidenceThe four pillars of partner visa evidence (financial, social, household and commitment), with examples, Form 888 and the 12-month de facto rule.
- Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)Prospective Marriage visa 300: the cost, the 9 to 15 month visa period, meeting in person, the celebrant letter and moving on to a partner visa.
- Sponsored Parent visa (subclass 870)The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa 870: who can sponsor, 3 or 5 year stays, costs, and the work and insurance rules.