Family Reunion in Australia
Australia’s family visa program allows Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their partners, parents, and children to live in Australia permanently.
However, Family Visas—particularly Partner Visas—are heavily scrutinized by the Department of Home Affairs to prevent fraud. They also have some of the highest application fees of any visa subclass. A single mistake or omission can result in a refusal, costing you thousands of dollars and years of time. We ensure your application is comprehensive and flawless.
Partner Visas
Partner visas are processed in two stages: a provisional visa followed by a permanent visa. You apply for both at the same time.
Onshore: Subclass 820 / 801
If the applicant is inside Australia, they can apply for the 820 (provisional) visa. Once granted, they have full work and study rights and access to Medicare. Two years after the initial application, they are assessed for the 801 (permanent) visa.
Offshore: Subclass 309 / 100
If the applicant is outside Australia, they apply for the 309 visa. They must remain outside Australia when this visa is granted before moving onshore to await the permanent 100 visa.
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
Commonly known as the "Fiancé Visa," this is for individuals outside Australia who are engaged to be married to their Australian sponsor. It grants you 9 to 15 months to travel to Australia, marry your partner, and subsequently lodge an onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801).
The "Four Pillars" of Relationship Evidence
To succeed, you must provide extensive evidence proving your relationship is genuine and continuing. The Department assesses this across four pillars: Financial Aspects (joint accounts, shared expenses), Nature of the Household (living arrangements, chores), Social Aspects (photos with friends, travel), and Nature of Commitment (future plans, wills). We help you build a compelling, structured dossier.
Parent Visas
There are multiple pathways to bring your parents to Australia, categorized primarily by cost and processing time.
- Contributory Parent Visas (143/173 & 864/884): Require a significant financial contribution (over $40,000 AUD per parent) but process much faster (typically 6-12 years).
- Non-Contributory Parent Visas (103 & 804): Much cheaper application fees, but current queue times are estimated at 30+ years.
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (870): Allows parents to visit for up to 3 or 5 years without meeting the Balance of Family test. Does not lead to PR.
