Family Visas
Family Visas
FEATURES
The Partner Visa, which comprises Subclasses 820 and 801, enables spouses or partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia. The processing time for this visa typically takes around 12 to 15 months on average.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for this visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be legally married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Be physically present in Australia when submitting the visa application.
The Partner Visa is a way for couples to remain together in Australia, allowing them to continue their life together without separation. This visa provides a pathway for non-Australian partners to obtain temporary and permanent residency in Australia, providing they meet the eligibility criteria. The application process may take time, but the visa category provides a way for couples to stay together in Australia.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-onshore/temporary-820
FEATURES
The Parent Visa (Subclass 103) allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to reside in Australia if their child is settled in the country. However, the processing times for this visa can be lengthy, taking up to 30 years to be approved.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the Parent Visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a sponsor.
- Satisfy the Balance-of-Family test, which requires that at least half of their children are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who are settled in Australia or that more of their children live in Australia than in any other country.
- Be willing to wait in the queue for the visa to be decided, which can take many years.
The Parent Visa is a pathway for parents to join their children and their families in Australia. However, due to the high demand and long processing times, applicants must be prepared to wait for an extended period before their visa is granted.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/parent-103
