Family Sponsorship

Being sponsored by an eligible family member is a great way to reunite permanently with loved ones. There are a few pathways which can provide this opportunity and applicants may qualify in any of the following scenarios:

• Partner visa: in a de facto relationship, a formally registered relationship, or married to an eligible NZ citizen, Australian permanent resident or citizen:

  • Partner visa 820/801

  • Partner visa 309/100

• Fiancé visa: engaged to an eligible NZ citizen, Australian permanent resident or Australian citizen:

  • Prospective Marriage visa 300

• Parent visa: the parent of an eligible NZ citizen, Australian permanent resident or Australian citizen:

  • Contributory Parent visa 173 - temporary

  • Contributory Parent visa 143 - permanent

  • Non Contributory Parent visa 103 - permanent

  • Aged Parent visa 804 - permanent

  • Contributory Aged Parent visa 884 - temporary

  • Contributory Aged Parent visa 864 - permanent

• NZ Family Relationship visa: in a de facto relationship with a NZ citizen

• Child visa: the dependent child of an eligible NZ citizen, Australian permanent resident or Australian citizen

  • Child visa 101

  • Child visa 802

  • Dependent Child visa 445

• Carer visa: the carer for your relative who has no reasonable access to care in Australia

  • Carer visa 836

  • Carer visa 116

Each visa have their own criteria so it is important to obtain expert advice to understand the options available with tips and tricks on how to submit a quality application