​Family visa
Subclass 804
Aged Parent visa
This permanent visa lets an aged parent of a settle Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia.
Stay
Permanently
Cost
From AUD6,415
Processing times
Processing times are not available for this visa
With this visa, you can
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stay in Australia as a permanent resident
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sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
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if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
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You must
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be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application
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have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
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be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
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not have a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
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Subclass 820
Partner visa (temporary)
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
Stay
Temporarily while we process your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application or it is withdrawn.
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Cost
From AUD7,715 for most applicants. From AUD1,285 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders.
You pay for the temporary and the permanent visa at the same time.
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Processing times
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75% of applications: 23 months
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90% of applications: 27 months
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With this visa you can
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live, work and study in Australia while we process your permanent Partner visa
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travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
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attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program
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You must
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be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
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be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when we decide your temporary visa application. Family who apply with you must also be in Australia
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