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The Partner Visa Subclass 820 (temporary) and Subclass 801 (permanent) allow the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. The 820 visa is granted first, allowing applicants to stay in Australia while their permanent 801 visa is processed. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine and ongoing relationship and meet health and character requirements.
The Subclass 309 (temporary) and Subclass 100 (permanent) visas are for partners applying from outside Australia. This visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to enter and live in Australia. The 309 visa is granted first, followed by permanent residency through the 100 visa after relationship assessment and eligibility checks.
The Sponsored Parent Subclass 870 visa allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay temporarily in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years at a time. This visa can be granted for a maximum period of 10 years in total. Applicants must be sponsored by an approved child and meet health insurance and financial requirements.
The Parent Visa Subclass 103 is a permanent visa that allows parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents to live in Australia permanently. Applicants must meet the Balance of Family Test and be sponsored by their child. While this visa provides permanent residency, it has a long processing time due to high demand and limited annual places.
The Subclass 173 visa is a temporary contributory parent visa that allows parents to live in Australia for up to two years. It serves as a pathway to the permanent Subclass 143 visa. Applicants must meet the Balance of Family Test and pay a higher visa application charge in exchange for faster processing compared to the Subclass 103 visa.
The Subclass 884 visa allows older parents who meet the age requirement to stay temporarily in Australia for up to two years. This visa is a pathway to the permanent Subclass 864 visa. Applicants must satisfy the Balance of Family Test and pay a contributory fee for faster processing compared to non-contributory parent visas.
The Subclass 804 Aged Parent visa allows older parents already in Australia to apply for permanent residency. Applicants must meet the age requirement for the Australian Age Pension and pass the Balance of Family Test. While this visa provides permanent stay rights, it has long processing times due to limited annual visa allocations.
The Subclass 461 visa allows non-New Zealand family members of New Zealand citizens to live and work in Australia temporarily. This visa is generally granted for five years and can be renewed if eligibility requirements continue to be met. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine relationship with the eligible New Zealand citizen family member.
The Subclass 101 Child visa allows a dependent child outside Australia to join their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parent in Australia permanently. The child must be single and meet age and dependency requirements. This visa grants permanent residency with access to education, healthcare, and future citizenship pathways.
The Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa allows the fiancé(e) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen to enter Australia to marry their sponsor within nine months. After marriage, applicants can apply for a partner visa to stay permanently.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The Subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens to migrate permanently to Australia. Applicants must meet the balance of family test and financial requirements, with a higher visa charge reflecting priority processing.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The Subclass 102 Adoption visa allows a child adopted overseas by an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live permanently in Australia. The adoption must meet Australian legal standards, providing a pathway to residency and access to education and healthcare.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The Subclass 802 Child visa allows dependent children already in Australia to remain permanently with their Australian citizen or permanent resident parent. The child must meet age, relationship, and dependency criteria and gain access to education and healthcare.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The Subclass 408 Workplace Justice visa allows temporary visa holders in Australia to remain lawfully while addressing workplace exploitation or disputes. It supports individuals to pursue rights and remedies without risking visa status.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
The Subclass 602 Medical Treatment visa allows individuals to travel to or remain in Australia for medical treatment, consultations or procedures. Applicants must show evidence of medical needs and support arrangements during their stay.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Applicants who do not meet Australia’s character requirements may request a character waiver. The Department considers personal circumstances and supporting evidence to decide if the visa should still be granted despite character concerns.
Health waivers may be granted for visa applicants who fail standard medical criteria but meet public interest criteria. These waivers are considered based on health risk, potential costs, and humanitarian grounds.:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Australian citizenship is granted to eligible permanent residents who meet residency, character and knowledge requirements. It provides the right to vote, hold an Australian passport and enjoy full civic participation.:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Schedule 3 requirements apply to applicants who lack a substantive visa when applying for a partner visa onshore. Applicants must show compelling reasons for being granted the visa despite not holding a prior valid visa.:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) allows individuals to travel to Australia for tourism, visiting family, or short-term business purposes. Applicants must meet health, character, and financial requirements to ensure genuine temporary stay intentions.
The eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651) is designed for eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities. This visa allows multiple short stays within a 12-month period, subject to entry conditions and eligibility criteria.
The Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) enables young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 12 months. It promotes cultural exchange while allowing temporary employment to support travel expenses.
The Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) allows eligible young individuals to experience Australia through extended travel combined with short-term work opportunities. Applicants must meet education, English language, and country-specific requirements.