There are many Visa options available for those wishing to immigrate to Australia for fiance(s), partners, children, parents and other family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
If you live outside of Australia and wish to obtain a resident Visa, some options for Partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens may apply to enter and/or remain permanently in Australia. Partners include:
- people intending to get married
- married (de jure) partners
- de facto partners
- interdependent partners (including those in a same sex relationship).
Spouse Temporary Visa (Subclass 309) and Permanent Visa (Subclass 100)
For people from overseas to enter and stay in Australia with their partner, who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. If two years after you apply the spousal relationship is ongoing, a permanent visa may be granted.
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
For people from overseas to enter Australia, marry their fiance(e), who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Once married, holders of this visa can then apply to remain permanently in Australia.
Interdependency Temporary Visa (Subclass 310) and Permanent Visa (Subclass 110)
For people from overseas to enter and stay in Australia with their partner, who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. If two years after you apply, the interdependent relationship is ongoing, a permanent visa may be granted. This visa is generally for people in a same sex relationship.
Other Visa classes include those requesting a Visa who live outside of Australia:
Remaining Relative Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 115)
For people to join their brothers, sisters or parents who are their only near relatives and are usually resident in Australia.
Aged Dependent Relative (Subclass 114)
A permanent visa for aged persons who rely on a relative in Australia for all, or most, of their living costs.
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461) (Temporary)
For non-New Zealand citizens to travel to and live in Australia with a New Zealand citizen family member who is a special category visa holder.
