Have you ever thought about bringing your loved ones with you to Australia? Even if you are a visa holder or not, there are options to invite your family here! Here’s what you need to know:
Australian citizens or permanent residents inviting family
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you might want to bring your partner or family over to join you temporarily or permanently in Australia. First, you will need to decide whether your loved ones will stay temporarily or permanently. Secondly, you will need to find the right visa based on their intention.
Here is our list of the type of visas you can choose from to bring your loved ones to Australia if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Of course, before making any decision, it is very important to seek professional migration advice, and we can help you there!
Family and partner visas
- Adoption visa (subclass 102)
- Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 114)
- Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 838)
- Aged Parent visa (subclass 804)
- Carer visa (subclass 836)
- Carer visa (subclass 116)
- Child visa (subclass 101)
- Child visa (subclass 802)
- Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)
- Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
- Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)
- Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)
- Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
- New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461)
- Orphan Relative (subclass 117)
- Orphan Relative (subclass 837)
- Parent visa (subclass 103)
- Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa (subclass 309 100)
- Partner visa (subclass 820 801)
- Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
- Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115)
- Remaining Relative visa (subclass 835)
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Visa holders inviting family
If you are visa holder, this will greatly depend on which visa you have. You’ll also need to decide whether your loved ones will stay temporarily or permanently and you will need to check if your visa allows subsequent entrants and that you have previously declared the members of your family. If your visa does not allow subsequent entrants, your loved ones will need to apply for a visa based on their intention.
Returning Australian bringing overseas-born family
If you are an Australian citizen and you want to bring your overseas born children to Australia, you will first need to apply for Australian citizenship by descent on their behalf in order for them to get an Australian passport. Alternatively, if you want to bring your other family members to Australia, they will need to apply for a visa. You can see the list of family and partner visas above.
New Zealand citizens bringing family
If you are a New Zealand citizen and your family members are New Zealand citizens, they might be eligible for a Special Category Visa (subclass 444). If they are not New Zealand citizens, they might be eligible for a New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461). You can also sponsor your family members for permanent residency and citizenship! Also, did you know that if you are a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and your children were born in Australia, your children might already be Australian citizens? If this is the case, you can apply for their proof of citizenship.
Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients onshore and offshore. We are trained professionals in Australian Migration Law and we are trusted providers in the industry for our services. If you want to know more and discuss your visa options for bringing your loved ones to Australia, whether you are a visa holder or not, contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to help you.
