Family Migration Visas

Visa options for partners

Partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens may enter and/or remain permanently in Australia. Partner migration may apply to:

  • People intending to get married
  • Married (de jure) partners
  • De facto partners
  • Independent partners (including those in a same-sex relationship)


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    Visa options for parents

    Parents may be able to migrate to Australia if they have a child in Australia who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

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    Visa options for children

    For dependent children, orphan relatives or adopted children of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

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    Visa options for other family

    Aged dependent relatives, remaining relatives and carers of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens may apply for visas to come to Australia permanently.

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