On this page: Parent visas , Partner migration , Child migration , Other family categories, Special Migration,(distinguished talent and former resident) Pet migration.

PARENT VISAS

• you must be a parent of a child who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible new Zealand citizen.

• Your child must be settled in australia and must sponsor you.,

• You must pass the balance of family test – (you must have more children living in australia than in any other single country).

• You must meet health and character requirements.

• An assurance of support and payment of bond is required.

The parent visas require two visa application charges – known as first and second instalments of the visa application charge.  For an appointment and further information about parent visas please ring 61 3 9386 5525 or info@migrationtoaustralia.net

PARTNER MIGRATION

 All three categories of partner migration require sponsorship, health and character checks and your fiancé` or spouse must be of the opposite sex. (except for the interdependcy visa) These visas are two step processes ie a temporary visa is granted for a two year period before a visa for permanent residency can be obtained.

Prospective marriage visa

You must be outside australia when you apply for this temporary visa.  You must marry your fiance` within the validity of this visa which is nine months from the date of grant.  Other requirements are:

• You must be 18 years of age or have an Australian court order enabling you to marry.

• You must have met and be known to each other

• There must be no impediment to marrying your intended spouse and you must genuinely intend to marry and live with your intended spouse.

For an appointment and further information please ring 61 3 9 386 5525 or contact info@migrationtoaustralia.net

Spouse visa

You may be either inside or outside Australia when applying for this visa.  Other requirements are:

• You must be either married or in a de-facto relationship.

• You must show that you and your partner have a mutual commitment to a shared life as husband and wife to the exclusion of all others

• You must show that you are living together and have a genuine and continuing relationship with your partner.     

• De-facto couples you must show that they have been living together for at least 12 months prior to lodging the application.

For an appointment and further information please ring 61 3 9386 5525 or contact info@migrationtoaustralia.net

Interdependency visa

This visa is generally for same-sex partners although there are other circumstances under which people can apply.  Requirements are:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must show that you and your partner have a mutual commitment to a shared life together to the exclusion of all others.

• You must show that you and your partner have a genuine and continuing relationship and that you have been living together in an interdependent relationship for the entire 12 months prior to making the application and not be within a prohibited degree of a relationship (ie, ancestor/descent relationships). 

For an appointment and further information about your Australian visa please ring 61 3 9386 5525 or contact info@migrationtoaustralia.net

CHILD MIGRATION

• Must be less than 25 years of age

• Must be the natural, adopted or step-child of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible new zealand citizen and must be sponsored by that parent.

• If the child is over 18 (but less than 25) he/she must be a full-time student and dependant on the sponsoring parent.*(*exceptions apply if the child has a disability).

 The categories under which the child may be sponsored are: Child, Orphan relative or Adoption. 

OTHER FAMILY CATEGORIES
The following three categories of visas all require sponsorship by your Australian relative, and you may apply inside or outside australia.

Aged dependent

You must be an aged single, widowed, divorced or formally separated person. Your relative must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible new Zealand citizen whom you have been dependent on for at least three years prior to making your application.

Remaining relative

You must be the brother, sister, or child (or step-relative to the same degree) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible new Zealand citizen.  You must have no near relatives other than those who are usually resident in Australia.

Carer

You must be willing and able to provide substantial and continuing assistance to the Australian relative who has a medical condition that is causing physical, intellectual or sensory impairment of their ability to attend to the practical aspects of daily life.  The need for assistance must be likely to continue for at least two years. 

For an appointment and  further information about your Australian visa please ring 61 3 9386 5525 or contact info@migrationtoaustralia.net

SPECIAL MIGRATION

Distinguished talent

• You must demonstrate that you have internationally recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement and are still prominent in a profession, the arts, sport, or research and academia.

• You must show that you would be an asset to the Australian community.

• You must show that you would have no difficulty obtaining employment or becoming established independently in australia in a profession, the arts, sport or research and academia and would not be financially dependent on the Australian community.

• You must be over 18 years of age and less than 55 years of age and be nominated by someone who is a nationally recognized expert in your field and can attest to your standing.

Former resident

You may apply for this visa inside or outside of australia.  You must have lived in australia for a minimum of 9 years out of your first 18, have maintained business, cultural or personal ties with australia and be less than 45 years of age. You may also be eligible to apply if you completed 3 months service in the Australian Defence Forces prior to 19 January 1981.

For an appointment and further information about your Australian visa please ring 61 3 9386 5525 or contact info@migrationtoaustralia.net

PET MIGRATION

Bringing cats and dogs to Australia is permitted provided they meet strict Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (ASIC) requirements (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) prior to entering Australia. Some of the conditions which must be met may take considerable time to complete and it is therefore advisable to make enquiries at the same time as making enquiries for your migration to Australia.  For information on quarantine and other requirements for bringing your pets to Australia see: www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs  

For an appointment and further information about your Australian visa please ring 61 3 9386 5525 or contact info@migrationtoaustralia.net