Partner & Family Visas
Overview
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Partner visa
If you are married to an Australian citizen or permanent resident or in a de facto relationship with one, this visa allows you to live permanently in Australia. Onshore applicants must apply for both SC 820 and 801, while offshore applicants must apply for both SC 309 and 100.
Once the temporary visa is granted, it remains valid until the Australian government makes a decision on your permanent visa SC 801 or SC 100. Obtaining a temporary partner visa is the first step towards obtaining permanent residency. Processing times vary from 5 to 39 months for SC 820 and SC 801, and from 6 to 36 months for SC 309 and 100.
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You can apply for both visas together, which will cost AUD 8,085 each. You don’t have to pay for the permanent visa separately. To be eligible, you must be sponsored by your partner and meet the relationship requirement, as well as health and character requirements. If you’re applying as a de facto partner, you need to have been in a relationship for at least 12 months.
Alternatively, if you’re planning to marry your partner in Australia, you can apply for a prospective marriage visa SC 300. This visa allows you to enter Australia to marry your partner, and it’s valid for 9 to 15 months. To apply, you must be over 18 years old and outside Australia. You also need to be sponsored by your prospective partner. The application fee for this visa is AUD 8,085, and the processing time is between 8 to 35 months. If you’re granted this visa, you must comply with conditions 8502, 8515, 8519, and 8520 during your stay in Australia.
Parent visa
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SC 103
SC 103
To enter Australia temporarily, you can apply for this visa if you are a parent of an Australian citizen or permanent resident. You will need sponsorship approval from your child to apply for this visa. The visa application must be submitted within 6 months of receiving the sponsorship approval. If you are an onshore applicant, you can apply for “Permission to apply in Australia” and must submit your visa application within 60 days of receiving permission. Health and character requirements must be met to apply for this visa, and processing times range from 73 days to 9 months. The cost for this visa is AUD 5,090 for up to 3 years stay and AUD 10,180 for up to 5 years stay. Compliance with several conditions, including 8013, 8303, 8501, 8531, 8550, 8564, and 8609, is required under this visa. You may also be eligible for a contributory parent visa or an aged parent visa.
To get additional information regarding this, please schedule an appointment with us today.
Other family visas
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Frequently Asked Questions
The process for applying for an Australian visa can be done online or through a paper application. Online applications are generally more convenient for storing and accessing your information, but there are some nations or visa types that may not be eligible for online applications and require a paper application through an embassy. Specific guidelines must be followed for each type of application. To apply for an online visa, follow these steps:
- Create an online account.
- Select the visa type.
- Fill in the Australian visa form.
- Attach the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application.
- Wait for the outcome.
To save time, effort, and avoid rejection, it is always recommended to apply through Registered Migration Agents. Book a FREE 30-minute consultation with one of our migration agents to discuss the process further.
The following documents are generally submitted with your visa application for Australia:
- Passport
- Australian Visa Form
- Paid Visa Fee
- National Identity Card
- Police Certificate
- Family Certificates
- Evidence of Financial Capacity
- Health Insurance Certificate
- Evidence of Temporary/Permanent Stay
To stay in Australia indefinitely, you can apply for a permanent visa, which has certain requirements that must be met. You can apply on the grounds of humanitarian need, as a migrant, or as a family member of an Australian resident or citizen. For further guidance on how to become a permanent resident, consult with one of our registered migration agents today!
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