Family Visas (Apply outside Australia)
Australia offers several permanent visa options under the Other Family category, allowing certain relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia. These visas are designed for individuals who are dependent on their Australian relatives for financial support, or who have no other close family members outside Australia.
Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114)
Who it’s for: A single older person who relies on a relative living in Australia for financial support.
Location: Must apply from outside Australia.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be single.
- Must be aged (the exact age varies depending on gender and country of origin).
- Must be wholly or substantially dependent on the sponsoring relative for financial support.
Outcome:
- Grants permanent residency.
Sponsor:
- Must be a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Processing:
- Subject to limited places each migration program year; processing times can be lengthy.
Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)
Who it’s for: A person who has no near relatives outside Australia and is sponsored by their only remaining relative in Australia.
Location: Must apply from outside Australia.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be sponsored by the only remaining relative in Australia.
- Must have no other near relatives outside Australia.
Outcome:
- Grants permanent residency.
Sponsor:
- Must be a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Processing:
- Subject to limited places each migration program year; processing times can be lengthy.
Carer Visa (Subclass 116)
Who it’s for: A person who needs to move to Australia to care for a relative with a long-term medical condition.
Location: Must apply from outside Australia.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be sponsored by a relative or their partner.
- Must provide care for a relative or a member of their family who lives with them, who has no reasonable access to care options in Australia.
Outcome:
- Grants permanent residency.
Sponsor:
- Must be a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Processing:
- Subject to limited places each migration program year; processing times can be lengthy.
Important factors to consider:
These visas are capped each migration program year. Once the cap is reached, no more visas are granted until the next program year.
Processing Times:
Due to high demand and limited places, processing times for these visas can be lengthy.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being sponsored by a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Book a Consultation with 26 Degrees Migration
The team at 26 Degrees Migration can help you:
- Assess your eligibility for each family visa
- Understand documentation and sponsorship requirements
- Prepare and lodge your application correctly
- Navigate long processing times and queue systems
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