Australian family visas

Australian Family Visas

Australia's family migration program is designed to reunite families. Whether you want to bring your partner, parents, or children, there is a pathway for you.


Family Visa Options

Family migration is one of Australia’s most important visa streams. F4MG’s experienced team of Australian migration legal practitioners helps families navigate partner visas, parent visas, and child visas , including some of the most complex and emotionally sensitive applications in the migration system. Ready to reunite your family? Check your eligibility →


Partner Visas

For spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

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Parent Visas

Bring your parents to Australia permanently or temporarily. Options range from affordable long-queue visas to faster contributory pathways.

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Child Visas

Permanent and temporary pathways for children of Australian citizens or PRs, covering dependent children, adoption, and orphan relative situations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Partner Visa (820/801 onshore or 309/100 offshore) is the most applied-for family visa. It allows Australian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or de facto partner to live in Australia permanently.
Processing times vary significantly by visa type. Partner visas typically take 12–24 months. Parent visas can take 3–5 years or longer depending on the subclass.
In most cases yes. Temporary stage partner visas include full work rights. Other family visas may require a Bridging Visa with a work condition. F4MG ensures your bridging visa entitlements are correct from day one.
For most parent visa subclasses, the majority of an applicant's children must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens, or more than half of the applicant's children must be settled in Australia.
Yes. Dependent children under 18 can generally be included as secondary applicants on partner visa applications. Children aged 18–23 studying full-time may also be eligible.

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