Family Migration (Child, Partner, Parents)
Partner visa (apply in Australia)(820 & 801)
Allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
You apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together.
Partner Visa (Temporary)
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
- This is a temporary visa
- This leads directly to the permanent Partner visa
- You must be in Australia when you apply
Stay
Temporarily while we process your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application or it is withdrawn.
Cost
From AUD7,715 for most applicants. From AUD1,285 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders.
You pay for the temporary and the permanent visa at the same time.
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 21 months
- 90% of applications: 26 months
Partner Visa (permanent)
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
- This a permanent visa
- You must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)
Stay
Permanently
Cost
You paid for this visa when you made your combined application for the temporary and permanent partner visas.
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 11 months
- 90% of applications: 19 months
Child Visa (101 & 802)
Child Visa (Subclass 101)
This visa lets a child outside Australia move to Australia to live with their parents.
Stay
Permanently
Cost
From AUD2,665
Processing times
75% of applications: 15 months
90% of applications: 19 months
With this visa the child can
migrate to Australia as a permanent resident
study and access Medicare
apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
Child Visa (subclass 802)
This visa allows a child to stay in Australia permanently and live with their parents.
Stay
Permanently
Cost
From AUD2,665
Processing times
75% of applications: 14 months
90% of applications: 18 months
With this visa the child can
migrate to Australia as a permanent resident
study and access Medicare
apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
Parent Visa (subclass 143 & 173)
Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 143)
This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident of Australia or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.
Stay
Permanently
Cost
From AUD47,755
Processing times
See Parent visas-queue release dates
With this visa you can
move to or stay in Australia as a permanent resident
sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)
This temporary visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.
Stay
2 years
Cost
From AUD31,930
Processing times
See Parent visas-queue release dates
With this visa you can
live in Australia for up to 2 years
work and study in Australia (you will not receive government support)
apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) visa
Check your Eligibility
To find out your eligibility and which VISA is the best for you contact us or book a consultation.