Family Visa for Australia from Nepal

In 2020, there were over 7.6 million migrants living in Australia, which means almost 30% of the population were born overseas. Whilst some families migrated to Australia together, many others still have family members overseas.

Here’s the good news: there are a variety of family visas available that enable migrants in Australia to be able to reunite with their families overseas. You might have heard people talk about all kinds of family visa agents in Perth, a family sponsorship visa to Australia, or an Australian family sponsor visa, and this article will outline how the family visa programs work.

To sponsor your family members to Australia, you will need to first look at your relationship with them, because not all relatives can be eligible. Generally speaking, the most popular family visa categories are:

  • Parents (Permanent or Temporary)
  • Spouse or de facto partner
  • Child

So you’ve settled into your new life in Australia, but have a niggling feeling knowing your parents are living thousands of miles away? If you and your parents wish to explore permanent settlement in Australia, it is important to understand what the requirements are for Contributory and Non-Contributory Parent Visas. If the rules for these types of visas disqualify your parents from joining you in Australia on a permanent basis, other temporary visa options are available.

Contributory Parent Visa pathways in Australia:

Parent’s AgeParent’s LocationTemporary Visa PathwayPermanent Visa Pathway
Any ageOutside AustraliaContributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)
Pension age (65-67 years and older)Within AustraliaContributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 884)Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864)

Non-Contributory Parent Visa pathways include:

  • Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
  • Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 804)

The general eligibility requirements include:

  • Sponsored by an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizens
  • Meet health and character requirements
  • Meet the balance of family test, which means:
  • At least half of your children and step-children are eligible children, or
  • There are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country

Processing time for Family Visa to Australia from Nepal

Non-contributory parent visas processing times can take up to 30 years to be finalized, whilst contributory parent visas can take approximately 5 years. 

The Partner visa program is a two-step (grant) process. This depends on your location during your location at the time of the application, as you may be eligible for:

  • Partner Visa Subclass 820 (temporary) and 801 (permanent), if the applicant is applying from Australia; or the
  • Partner Visa Subclass 309 (temporary) and 100 (permanent), if the applicant is applying from overseas. 

Once two years have passed (from the time of application) and assuming that the love for your Australian partner is still as strong as ever, you will be eligible to submit further documentation to request for your permanent visa to be assessed.

source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/family-visa-processing-priorities/parent-visas-queue-release-dates

Partner Visas

Australia’s Partner Visa Program allows for either an Australian or Permanent Resident to be able to sponsor their overseas partner (married, or de-facto) so that they can stay in Australia permanently. Whilst arranging your visas is probably the last thing you want to spend your date night doing, it’s ironically the most crucial element of your relationship.

The general eligibility requirements for this visa include:

  • Sponsored by an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand
  • You can be either married or if you are not married, be in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months.
  • The relationship is genuine with sufficient supporting evidence to demonstrate various aspects of your relationship.
  • Meet character and health requirements

Generally speaking, partner visa applications are a 2-stage process. The applicant will be approved with a temporary partner visa and will be eligible to submit the permanent visa 2 years from the date of submitting the temporary partner visa.

It is also possible to apply for a fiancé visa (Subclass 300) and arrive in Australia. The fiancé visa holder can apply for a permanent partner visa after getting married within the required timeframe.

Child Visa (Subclass 101, Subclass 802)

It should also be noted that there are different visa subclasses depending on the applicant’s age and location. Therefore, it would be in your best interest to speak to a registered migration agent to find out the most suitable visa pathway for your situation.

The general eligibility requirements for this visa include:

  • Sponsored by an eligible parent who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • The child must meet one of the following requirements:
  • under 18 years old, or
  • over 18 and under 25 years and studying full time, or
  • over 18 years with a disability
  • The child cannot have a partner or spouse
  • Meet character and health requirements

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