Family Visas

Depending on the visa and immigration status you hold, you may be eligible to apply for an Australian family visa.

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The following categories of individuals may be eligible to apply for Australian family visas:

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Australian citizens or permanent residents

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There are a number of visa options that are available for eligible individuals. These include:

• Partner Visa

• Prospective Marriage Visa

• Tourist Stream

• New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa

• Sponsored Family Stream

• Frequent Traveller Stream

• Aged Dependent Relative Visa

• Carer Visa

• Parent Visa

• Aged Parent Visa

• Dependent Child Visa

• Child Visa

• Adoption Visa

Visa holders inviting family members

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In order to apply to bring a family member to Australia, it is important to first identify if the visa will be issued on a temporary or permanent basis.

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It is also advisable to check whether the individual wants to enter the country once or multiple times, and this will influence the type of visa that can be applied for.

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Returning Australian with overseas-born family.

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If citizens living abroad wish to bring their non-Australian national family, it may be necessary to apply for citizenship by descent.

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You may then be able to apply for a passport on their behalf if the citizenship application is approved.