Family Visas

Family Visa

Apply for Australian onshore Partner Visas

The onshore partner visa is intended for individuals in committed relationships—either married or in a de facto partnership—who are currently in Australia when they apply. This application serves as both a temporary and permanent visa and is processed in stages by the Department.
Our office can provide guidance on the criteria for this visa, specifically:
Apply for Family Visa
Onshore Partner Visa

Whether your relationship status qualifies
for application.

The types of evidence you need to gather to support your relationship claim.

The kind of bridging visa you may receive while awaiting a decision, along with its conditions.

The kind of bridging visa you may receive while awaiting a decision, along with its conditions.

Processing times and important steps, such as medical exams and police certificates

For detailed information on the criteria for this visa, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website for Onshore Partner Visas.

Apply for the Australian Offshore Partner Visa

The offshore partner visa is designed for individuals in committed relationships—either married or in a de facto partnership—who are outside Australia at the time of application. This process encompasses both temporary and permanent visa applications, which are granted in stages by the Department.
 
Our office can offer guidance on the criteria for this visa, including:
Apply for Family Visa

Whether your relationship status qualifies
for application.

The types of evidence you need to gather to support
your relationship.

Visa options: Partner, Prospective Marriage,
or Visitor Visa.

Whether you can include children and other dependent family members in your application.

Processing times and essential steps, such as medical exams and police certificates.

For further information regarding the criteria for this visa, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website for Offshore Partner Visas.

Apply for the Australian Prospective Fiance Visa

The Prospective Fiance Visa is intended for individuals outside Australia who are engaged to their Australian partner. This visa allows you to enter Australia and marry your fiancé within a validity period of nine (9) months.
 
Once your visa is approved, you can enter Australia and, if married within this timeframe, you will then be eligible to apply for the Onshore Partner Visa.
 
Our office can provide guidance on the criteria for this visa, including:
Apply for Family Visa

Whether your relationship status qualifies
for application.

The types of evidence needed to support
your relationship.

What visas you can apply for while waiting to travel to Australia and be with your partner.

Whether you can include children and other dependent family members in your application.

Processing times and key steps, such as medical exams and police certificates.

For further details regarding the criteria for this visa, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website for Prospective Fiance Visas.

Apply for Australian Parent Visas

If you are an Australian citizen and wish to apply for a permanent visa for your parent, there are several important factors to consider. The Department offers various visa options for parents, some of which can take decades to process, while others may incur significant government fees. These options are divided into three main categories:

Apply for Family Visa

Contributory Parent Visas

These involve a substantial government fee and can be applied for in two stages (temporary and permanent).

Non-Contributory Visas

These have a much lower government fee but come with extensive processing times (in some cases, exceeding 30 years).

Aged Parent Visas

These are intended for parents who have reached a certain age.

It’s crucial to receive tailored advice regarding the different parent visa categories to ensure that your significant investment aligns with your family’s needs.
 
For more information regarding the criteria for these visas, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website pages for the Aged Parent Visa or the Contributory Parent Visa.

Apply for Australian Child Visas

The Department offers various pathways to reunite children with their families. If you are an Australian citizen looking to sponsor your biological child, adoptive child, or young relative, it’s essential to receive guidance on the most suitable option.
 
These applications can be submitted both in Australia and overseas, and the criteria may vary depending on the child’s age.
 
For detailed information regarding the criteria for these visas, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website pages for the Onshore Child Visa or the Orphan Relative Visa.
Apply for Family Visa
Onshore Parent Visa

Apply for Australian onshore Partner Visas

The onshore partner visa is intended for individuals in committed relationships—either married or in a de facto partnership—who are currently in Australia when they apply. This application serves as both a temporary and permanent visa and is processed in stages by the Department.
Our office can provide guidance on the criteria for this visa, specifically:
Apply for Family Visa
Onshore Partner Visa

Whether your relationship status qualifies
for application.

The types of evidence you need to gather to support your relationship claim.

The kind of bridging visa you may receive while awaiting a decision, along with its conditions.

The kind of bridging visa you may receive while awaiting a decision, along with its conditions.

Processing times and important steps, such as medical exams and police certificates

For detailed information on the criteria for this visa, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website for Onshore Partner Visas.
Offshore Parent Visa

Apply for the Australian Offshore Partner Visa

The offshore partner visa is designed for individuals in committed relationships—either married or in a de facto partnership—who are outside Australia at the time of application. This process encompasses both temporary and permanent visa applications, which are granted in stages by the Department.
 
Our office can offer guidance on the criteria for this visa, including:
Apply for Family Visa

Whether your relationship status qualifies
for application.

The types of evidence you need to gather to support
your relationship.

Visa options: Partner, Prospective Marriage,
or Visitor Visa.

Whether you can include children and other dependent family members in your application.

Processing times and essential steps, such as medical exams and police certificates.

For further information regarding the criteria for this visa, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website for Offshore Partner Visas.
Prospective Marriage Visa

Apply for the Australian Prospective Fiance Visa

The Prospective Fiance Visa is intended for individuals outside Australia who are engaged to their Australian partner. This visa allows you to enter Australia and marry your fiancé within a validity period of nine (9) months.
 
Once your visa is approved, you can enter Australia and, if married within this timeframe, you will then be eligible to apply for the Onshore Partner Visa.
 
Our office can provide guidance on the criteria for this visa, including:
Apply for Family Visa

Whether your relationship status qualifies
for application.

The types of evidence needed to support
your relationship.

What visas you can apply for while waiting to travel to Australia and be with your partner.

Whether you can include children and other dependent family members in your application.

Processing times and key steps, such as medical exams and police certificates.

For further details regarding the criteria for this visa, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website for Prospective Fiance Visas.
Parent Visa

Apply for Australian Parent Visas

If you are an Australian citizen and wish to apply for a permanent visa for your parent, there are several important factors to consider. The Department offers various visa options for parents, some of which can take decades to process, while others may incur significant government fees. These options are divided into three main categories:

Apply for Family Visa

Contributory Parent Visas

These involve a substantial government fee and can be applied for in two stages (temporary and permanent).

Non-Contributory Visas

These have a much lower government fee but come with extensive processing times (in some cases, exceeding 30 years).

Aged Parent Visas

These are intended for parents who have reached a certain age.

It’s crucial to receive tailored advice regarding the different parent visa categories to ensure that your significant investment aligns with your family’s needs.
 
For more information regarding the criteria for these visas, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website pages for the Aged Parent Visa or the Contributory Parent Visa.
Child Visa

Apply for Australian Child Visas

The Department offers various pathways to reunite children with their families. If you are an Australian citizen looking to sponsor your biological child, adoptive child, or young relative, it’s essential to receive guidance on the most suitable option.
 
These applications can be submitted both in Australia and overseas, and the criteria may vary depending on the child’s age.
 
For detailed information regarding the criteria for these visas, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website pages for the Onshore Child Visa or the Orphan Relative Visa.
Apply for Family Visa

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