[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1440},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$ff-qqJ_eP4Py4Tia7Wl7YuZqnxa7QkaR3J_XtG9LEgMM":3},{"visas":4},[5,40,67,79,102,125,148,168,178,189,212,231,251,274,296,306,325,347,369,391,413,423,446,456,473,496,519,537,560,583,596,619,642,665,689,712,735,779,800,812,835,863,888,926,949,972,984,1007,1033,1054,1080,1103,1121,1144,1167,1202,1253,1281,1304,1328,1350,1374,1397,1409],{"_id":6,"name":7,"subclass":8,"slug":9,"category":10,"type":11,"description":12,"officialUrl":13,"sections":14,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459311","Child visa","101","child-101","Family","Permanent","Allows a child outside Australia to move to Australia to live permanently with their parent.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fchild-101",[15,19,23,27,31,35],{"title":16,"content":17,"_id":18},"Overview","The department commits to upholding the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.\n\nSponsors of children under 18 for Partner or Child visas must meet strict requirements that reflect our child protection obligations. These measures help ensure children are not placed at risk of harm.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459312",{"title":20,"content":21,"_id":22},"Registrable offences regarding Child and Partner visas","For the purpose of visa sponsorship under the Child and Partner visa programs, a registrable offence is an offence against a child of a violent or sexual nature. It is an offence that would lead to registration on the Australian National Child Offender Register.\n\nRegistrable offences are prescribed under regulation 1.20KB of the _Migration Regulations 1994._ A registrable offence is an offence if it were committed in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia or the Australian Capital Territory, as defined in the:\n\n-   _Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000_ (NSW)\n-   _Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004_ (Vic)\n-   _Child Sex Offenders Registration Act 2006_ (SA)\n-   _Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Act 2005_ (ACT).\n\nA reportable offence is an offence if it were committed in Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania or the Northern Territory, as defined by the:\n\n-   _Child Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004_ (Qld)\n-   _Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004_ (WA)\n-   _Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2005_ (Tas)\n-   _Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Registration) Act_ (NT)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459313",{"title":24,"content":25,"_id":26},"What happens if you are charged with or convicted of a registrable offence?","The following applies if the visa applicant is under 18 years of age at the time of decision.\n\n-   If you, or your spouse\u002Fde facto partner, (if any) have a charge for a registrable offence, we must refuse the sponsorship. This will apply unless the charge has been withdrawn, dismissed or otherwise disposed of without recording a conviction.\n-   Similarly, if you, or your spouse\u002Fde facto partner (if any), have a conviction for a registrable offence, the sponsorship and therefore the visa will be refused unless the conviction has been quashed or otherwise set aside. The Department may approve the sponsorship in other very limited circumstances, but protection of the child will remain a primary consideration.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459314",{"title":28,"content":29,"_id":30},"Relevant offences regarding Partner visa applications","If you are applying to sponsor someone for a Partner visa, we will assess your criminal history to help ensure the safety of all applicants included in the application. This includes any children under 18. As part of this assessment, we will consider whether you have been convicted of a relevant offence and whether you have a _significant criminal record_ in relation to the relevant offence.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459315",{"title":32,"content":33,"_id":34},"Relevant offences","A relevant offence regarding a Partner visa application is different from a registrable offence. Relevant offences are prescribed in the _Migration Regulations 1994._ These offences refer to offences against a law of the Commonwealth, state or territory within Australia, or a foreign country, involving any of the following matters:\n\n-   violence against a person, including (without limitation) murder, assault, sexual assault and the threat of violence\n-   the harassment, molestation, intimidation or stalking of a person\n-   the breach of an apprehended violence order, or a similar order, issued under a law of a State, a Territory or a foreign country\n-   firearms or other dangerous weapons\n-   people smuggling\n-   human trafficking, slavery or slavery-like practices (including forced marriage), kidnapping or unlawful confinement\n-   attempting to commit an offence involving any of the matters mentioned above or below\n-   aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of an offence involving any of the matters mentioned above.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459316",{"title":36,"content":37,"_id":38},"Significant criminal record","You will be considered to have a _significant criminal record_ in relation to a relevant offence if, for that offence, you have been sentenced to:\n\n-   death\n-   imprisonment for life\n-   a term of imprisonment of 12 months or more, or\n-   2 or more terms of imprisonment, where the total of those terms is 12 months or more.\n\nWe must also refuse the visa application if you have any conviction for a relevant offence and you do not consent for us to disclose your conviction to the visa applicant.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459317",0,{"_id":41,"name":42,"subclass":43,"slug":44,"category":10,"type":11,"description":45,"officialUrl":46,"sections":47,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f1","Adoption visa","102","adoption-102","Allows adopted children from overseas to live in Australia permanently with their adoptive parents.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fadoption-102",[48,51,55,59,63],{"title":16,"content":49,"_id":50},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Child visa subclasses 101, 102, 802, 445, 117 and 837 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 1 April 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD3,235.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa the child can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely with their adoptive parent\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor their relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=102)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### The child must\n\n-   have been under 18 years of age when adopted, when they apply and when we make a decision\n-   be outside Australia when the application is made and when we make a decision\n-   be adopted or in the process of being adopted by their sponsor parent.\n\nThe child may be eligible for [COVID-19 visa concessions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-concessions).\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f2",{"title":52,"content":53,"_id":54},"About this visa","[Intercountry adoption](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[With this visa the child can](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[How long the child can stay](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include other children](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n* * *\n\n## Intercountry adoption\n\nWe can't help arrange adoptions and we do not issue letters of no objection. Our role is to assess and decide applications for visas.\n\nLearn more about adopting a child overseas from [Intercountry Adoptions Australia](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.intercountryadoption.gov.au\u002F).\n\nWe are unable to accept adoption visa applications for children who have been adopted in Pakistan.\n\n## With this visa the child can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely with their adoptive parent\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor their relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible. \n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nThe child can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility on this visa remains valid.\n\nIf the child wants to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   they will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so they can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   they might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If they become an Australian citizen, they don't require a visa to enter Australia. They will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when the child's travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n## How long the child can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets the child stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nThe child becomes a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Include other children\n\nIf the child has siblings who also want to apply for an Adoption visa, submit separate applications for each sibling.\n\nThe child's dependent children can be included on their application when they apply or added to their application at any time before we decide the application.\n\nDependent children of the child who apply for the visa must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD3,235.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also an additional charge for each of the child's dependent children who apply for the visa.\n\nThere might be other costs for [health exams](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth),  and . \n\nTo work out what the visa might cost use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=102). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n## Apply from\n\nThe child must be outside Australia when the application is submitted.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   it is not filled in correctly\n-   it does not include all required documents or we need more information \n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n-   you do not make full payment at the time of initial lodgement.\n\nWe cannot process the application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. If this happens, we will let you know and may return your application.\n\nYou should receive an acknowledgement of your application within approximately one (1) month after lodgement.\n\nWe will contact you using your authorised method if we need more information. Otherwise, we will contact you with the outcome of your application.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nThe child must enter Australia before the date specified in their grant letter. The first entry date is generally set at 12 months from the date of visa grant.\n\nThe child and their family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee what conditions might be attached to this visa on our [visa conditions page](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=103).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link the visa to the child's passport. They will not get a label in their passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f3",{"title":56,"content":57,"_id":58},"Eligibility","## Be adopted or in the process of being adopted\n\nTo be eligible to apply for an Adoption visa (subclass 102), the child must:\n\n-   have been or be in the process of being adopted through an intercountry adoption or arrangement with the involvement of an [Australian state or territory central authority](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.intercountryadoption.gov.au\u002Fpost-adoption-support\u002Fstate-territory-support\u002F), or\n-   have been or be in the process of being adopted through an intercountry adoption between 2 countries (other than Australia) that are parties to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Hague Adoption Convention), or\n-   have been adopted through an expatriate adoption (with no Australian state or territory central authority being involved). The adoption must be by an Australian citizen, an eligible New Zealand citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent visa. They must have been residing outside Australia for more than 12 months immediately before lodging the visa application.\n\nFor further information on adopting a child see [Intercountry Adoptions Australia](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.intercountryadoption.gov.au\u002F).\n\n### Children adopted under the Hague Adoption Convention\n\nA child may be eligible for Australian Citizenship if the intercountry adoption is:\n\n-   finalised outside Australia under the Hague Convention, or\n-   a recognised bilateral arrangement.\n\nIf we grant the child Australian citizenship they can enter Australia on an Australian passport and will not need to apply for a visa.\n\nFor further information see [Become an Australian citizen (by adoption)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen\u002Fchild-adopted-outside). \n\n### Expatriate adoptions\n\n### Australian Government has no role\n\nThe Australian Government, including the Department of Home Affairs, has no role in the overseas expatriate adoption process.\n\nThe Australian Government, including our Department, does not provide documents that support or endorse expatriate adoptions overseas. This includes letters of support or certificates of no objection.\n\nIf an overseas authority asks you to obtain a document of support for an expatriate adoption, you can advise them to email [info@intercountryadoption.gov.au](mailto:info@intercountryadoption.gov.au)\n\nWe only assess and decide adoption visa applications. A visa will only be granted if all eligibility requirements are met.\n\n#### Eligibility requirements for expatriate adoptees entering Australia\n\nIf the child is adopted through an expatriate adoption, and you (the adoptive parent) are considering bringing them to Australia, then, amongst other criteria, all of the following must be met:\n\n-   at least one adoptive parent must have resided outside Australia for more than 12 months immediately before lodging a visa application\n-   the adoptive parent must not have resided overseas to avoid Australia’s intercountry adoption laws\n-   the adoptive parent must have full and permanent parental rights (no remaining legal ties between the child and the birth parents can exist)\n-   the adoption must adhere to adoption laws of the home country.\n\n### Seek legal advice\n\nIf a child has been legally adopted in an overseas country (not Australia) under that country's law, it does not guarantee that the overseas adoption will meet the requirements of an Adoption (Subclass 102) visa.\n\nWe recommend you obtain independent legal advice both in Australia and in the child’s country of usual residence before proceeding with an expatriate adoption.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a sponsor\n\nThe child must be sponsored by an eligible adoptive parent or prospective adoptive parent.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship before the visa can be granted.\n\nIf the sponsor and\u002For their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a pending registrable offence charge, we will refuse the sponsorship and visa application.\n\nIf the sponsor and\u002For their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a registrable offence conviction, we can only approve the sponsorship in very limited circumstances.\n\nLearn more about [measures for the protection of children](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fchild-101\u002Fmeasures-for-the-protection-of-children).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nThe child must be under 18 at the time of adoption, when the application is submitted and when we make our decision.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nThe child and any who applies for the visa with them must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIf we can consider a health waiver for an adoption visa applicant, we will examine your circumstances carefully. Learn more about [health waivers](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fhealth-waiver).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nIf the child is aged 16 years or older they must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that any other who applies for the visa meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Repay debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf the child or any member of the child's family owes the Australian Government money it must be paid back or there must be a formal arrangement in place to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step guide.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fadoption-102#HowTo)\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f4",{"title":60,"content":61,"_id":62},"How to apply","Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck the child's passport is valid. \n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather documents\n\nProvide documents in support of the visa application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if the child's identity can't be established or [false information is provided](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of the child's current passport showing their photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if they have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names the child has been known by\n\n#### Travel documents\n\nProvide a certified copy of the passport or travel document the child used to enter Australia and any passports the child has held since then.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent photos (45mm x 35mm) of the child and of any dependent child included in the application.\n\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   45mm x 35mm\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of the child's head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nThe child can wear untinted prescription glasses. If the child wears a head covering for religious reasons, they can show only their face.\n\n#### Adoption documents\n\nProvide the child's adoption papers or adoption compliance certificate.\n\nWhere an Australian state or territory central authority has found you suitable to be an adoptive parent, and you have made a written undertaking to adopt a child, provide evidence from the central authority of the child's country that the child:\n\n-   can leave that country for adoption in Australia, or\n-   can leave that country in your custody\n\nIf an Australian [state or territory central adoption authority](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.intercountryadoption.gov.au\u002Fpost-adoption-support\u002Fstate-territory-support\u002F) was involved in the adoption, include a letter supporting the adoption.\n\nIf the child was adopted through an expatriate adoption process, provide evidence that:\n\n-   at least one of the adoptive parents resided outside Australia for more than 12 months immediately before the application was lodged;\n-   the adoptive parent did not arrange to reside overseas so they could avoid Australia’s intercountry adoption laws;\n-   the adoptive parent has full and permanent parental rights, with no remaining legal ties between the child and the birth parents and\n-   the child was adopted in line with the adoption laws of their home country\n\nProvide these documents for any other dependent child included in the application. \n\n#### Character documents\n\nChildren over 16 years must provide a police certificate from every country they have spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years, since turning 16.\n\nFor Australia, we only accept National Police Certificates applied for under _Code 33 – Immigration\u002FCitizenship._ The [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks) issue these certificates. We don't accept standard disclosure certificates or certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nFor immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\n\nIf anyone in the application served in the armed forces of any country, they must provide military service records or discharge papers.\n\nChildren over 16 years of age must complete and provide [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with the child, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   travel documents\n-   proof of the child's relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n\n#### Prepare the documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nHave all documents [certified](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\nPhotographs of the child and any of their dependent children included in the application must also be certified.\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of the completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   certified copies of all documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide the application\n-   each document only once, even if it is evidence of more than one thing\n-   all documents with the application\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa on paper. \n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete the following 2 forms and send them together by post (with correct prepaid postage) or by courier to the Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth.\n\nYou must pay the application charge **before you post your application**. See [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nWe will not process your application until you pay the application charge. Your application should also include evidence of payment of the application charge and all the relevant supporting documentation.\n\n-   [Form 47CH Application for migration to Australia by a child (2MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47ch.pdf)\n-   [Form 40CH Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia (2MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40ch.pdf) \n\nIf you submit your application at any other office or in any other way, it will not be a valid application and cannot be considered further.  Applications for this visa cannot be submitted in person.\n\nThe forms must be completed in English. \n\n**By post (with correct prepaid postage)**:\n\nDepartment of Home Affairs\nChild and Other Family Processing Centre\nLocked Bag 7\nNORTHBRIDGE WA 6865\n\n**By courier:**\n\nDepartment of Home Affairs\nChild and Other Family Processing Centre\nWellington Central\n836 Wellington Street\nWEST PERTH WA 6005\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let the applicant know when we have received the application and documents. There may be other things to do and be aware of after applying.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa made in Australia. You can also import existing applications made outside Australia on or after 1 April 2020.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide updates on the progress of the application within [global visa processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). We will tell you if we need anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nDo not arrange for the child to travel to Australia until we tell you, in writing, that we have granted the child the visa.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will tell you when to arrange the child’s [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for . We will tell you if your adopted child needs to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, or you lodged the application outside of Australia **before 1 April 2020,** to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add a child's to their visa application any time before we make a decision.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby). \n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nTell us as soon as you can if you have made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe can grant a visa to any child who is outside Australia and meets the visa grant requirements.\n\nThis may not apply if you are eligible for a [COVID-19 visa concession](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-concessions).\n\nWe will tell you our decision in writing. Keep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we grant the child’s visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   the visa grant number\n-   the date the visa starts\n-   the visa conditions, if applicable\n-   the date by which the child must enter Australia, if they are outside Australia when we grant the visa\n\nIf we refuse the visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether there is a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse the application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f5",{"title":64,"content":65,"_id":66},"When you have this visa","[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before the child travels\n\n#### Check travel documents\n\nThe child must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n#### **Arrive before first entry arrival date**\n\nThe child must enter Australia before the date specified in their grant letter.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving into Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Use the SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. Children aged 16 or over might be able to leave the airport using the [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### The child's obligations\n\nThe child and their family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nYou can check visa details and conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your or your child's phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child\n\nSee how to let us know if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\nSee the visa's conditions and work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### See how long you can stay \n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets your child and any of their dependent children who are granted the visa stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, the child's permanent residence starts on the day they enter Australia.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nThe child can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility of this visa remains valid.\n\nIf the child wants to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   they will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) visa so they can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   they might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If they become an Australian citizen, they don't require a visa to re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for Australian citizenship\n\nTo see when the child's travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Working and studying\n\nThe child can work and study in Australia once they arrive on their visa. [See their workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nDependents can't be added to this visa after we have made a decision.\n\nTo find a visa for the family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, your child might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen). \n\nFor citizenship purposes, the permanent residency starts on the day the child entered Australia on this visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check the child's travel documents\n\nThe child must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\nCheck if the child needs a Resident Return visa to return to Australia as a permanent resident in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Prove the child has been to Australia\n\n[Request the child's international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of their travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f6",{"_id":68,"name":69,"subclass":70,"slug":71,"category":10,"type":11,"description":72,"officialUrl":73,"sections":74,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459340","Parent visa","103","parent-103","Enables parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fparent-103",[75],{"title":76,"content":77,"_id":78},"Balance of family test","The balance of family test measures a Parent visa applicant's family links to Australia.\n\nThe test determines the extent of the parent's links to their children or stepchildren in Australia and ensures only those with close ties to Australia are eligible for a Parent visa.\n\nA parent meets the balance of family test if:\n\n-   at least half their children and stepchildren are eligible children, or\n\n-   there are more eligible children than children living in any other single country\n\nWe will not waive this test, even in compelling or exceptional circumstances.\n\nYou need to pass the test if you are applying for one of these visas:\n\n-   103 – Parent\n\n-   143 – Contributory Parent\n-   173 – Contributory Parent (Temporary)\n-   804 – Aged Parent\n\n-   864 – Contributory Aged Parent\n-   884 – Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)\n\n### Children counted in the balance of family test\n\nYou and your partner's children, including stepchildren and adopted children, are counted in the balance of family test.\n\nChildren are not counted if they:\n\n-   are deceased\n\n-   have been removed from their parents' exclusive legal custody by adoption, court order or operation of law\n\n-   are registered by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as refugees and live in a camp operated by the UNHCR\n\n-   live in a country where they suffer persecution or human rights abuse and can't be reunited with their parents in another country\n\nA stepchild is:\n\n-   your current partner's child, or \n\n-   your former partner's child who is under 18 years of age and in relation to whom you have guardianship, custody or a parenting order in force under the Family Law Act 1975. Stepchildren born from polygamous or concurrent relationships are not counted in the balance of family test\n\n###  Meaning of ‘eligible child' and 'ineligible child'\n\n A child is an eligible child if they are:\n\n-   an Australian citizen, or \n\n-   an Australian permanent resident usually resident in Australia, or\n\n-   an eligible New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia\n\nAny other child of the parent is an ineligible child. An ineligible child is taken to be resident overseas.  \n\nWe don't consider children who are in Australia on a temporary visa as usually resident in Australia.\n\nIf a child’s whereabouts are unknown, we consider they are resident in their last known usual country of residence.\n\n#### Eligible New Zealand citizens\n\nYou are an eligible New Zealand citizen if you arrived in Australia on a New Zealand passport and were:\n\n-   in Australia on 26 February 2001 and were a special category visa (SCV) holder on that day, or\n\n-   in Australia for a period or periods totalling 12 months in the 2 years immediately before 26 February 2001, and returned to Australia after that day\n\n-   assessed as protected SCV holders before 26 February 2001\n\nTable 1: Examples of calculating when a parent would pass the balance-of-family test\n\nTotal number of children\n\nChildren living permanently in Australia\n\nChildren in country A\n\nChildren in country B\n\nChildren in country C\n\nChildren in country D\n\nPasses test?\n\n1\n\n1\n\n0\n\n0\n\n0\n\n0\n\nYes\n\n2\n\n1\n\n1\n\n0\n\n0\n\n0\n\nYes\n\n3\n\n1\n\n2\n\n0\n\n0\n\n0\n\nNo\n\n3\n\n1\n\n1\n\n1\n\n0\n\n0\n\nNo\n\n4\n\n2\n\n2\n\n0\n\n0\n\n0\n\nYes\n\n4\n\n1\n\n1\n\n1\n\n1\n\n0\n\nNo\n\n4\n\n1\n\n2\n\n1\n\n0\n\n0\n\nNo\n\n5\n\n1\n\n1\n\n1\n\n1\n\n1\n\nNo\n\n5\n\n2\n\n1\n\n1\n\n1\n\n0\n\nYes\n\n5\n\n3\n\n2\n\n0\n\n0\n\n0\n\nYes\n\n6\n\n2\n\n2\n\n2\n\n0\n\n0\n\nNo","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459341",{"_id":80,"name":81,"subclass":82,"slug":83,"category":10,"type":11,"description":84,"officialUrl":85,"sections":86,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f7","Aged Dependent Relative visa","114","aged-dependent-relative-114","Permits aged relatives who are dependent on an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Faged-dependent-relative-114",[87,90,93,96,99],{"title":16,"content":88,"_id":89},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Other Family subclasses 114, 115, 116, 835, 836 and 838 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 25 June 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD5,280.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Other Family Visa Queue](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates)\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=114)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be outside Australia when you apply for this visa and when we decide your application\n-   be sponsored by your relative or relative's partner.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](\u003C\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess graphic.jpg>)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f8",{"title":52,"content":91,"_id":92},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel validity ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, you become a  at the time:\n\n-   you enter Australia on this visa; or\n-   if you previously have been present in Australia and held a permanent visa immediately before last leaving Australia, when we grant this visa\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply. You can also add them to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nYou will be required to include details of all your family members, whether they are migrating or not, in the application form.\n\nFor this visa, your family members are your and .\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs from AUD5,280.00. There is also an additional charge for each family member who applies with you.\n\nYou pay for this visa in 2 parts called instalments.\n\nPay the first instalment when you apply. Pay the second instalment when we ask you to.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for [health checks](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth), and .\n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=114) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs.\n\nSee more about [visa fees and charges](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges).\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou and all applicants must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide on your application.\n\n## Processing times\n\nThe demand for Other Family visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, processing times for these applications can be lengthy.\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you and\u002For\n-   your information takes longer than usual to verify.\n\nWe can't process your application if you don't pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\nApplications for this visa are subject to .\n\nLearn more about the [Other Family Visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates) queues and [processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities).\n\nThe [Reports on Migration Programs](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fstatistics\u002Fvisa-statistics\u002Flive\u002Fmigration-program) have further information on Migration Program outcomes against planning for each migration program year.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must enter Australia before the date specified in your grant letter. The first entry date is generally set at 12 months from the date of visa grant.\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee what conditions might be attached to this visa on our [visa conditions page](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=103).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f9",{"title":56,"content":94,"_id":95},"## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must be sponsored for this visa by an eligible or relative's partner.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou must be old enough to receive the [age pension in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dss.gov.au\u002Fseniors\u002Fbenefits-payments\u002Fage-pension).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be dependent\n\nYou must have been dependent on your relative in Australia for basic needs like food, shelter and clothing for at least 3 years before you apply for the visa.\n\nYou could be dependent on your relative due to disability that prevents you from working.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no partner\n\nTo be eligible for this visa you must have no .\n\n* * *\n\n## Have assurance of support\n\nYou must be able to obtain an assurance of support.\n\nAn assurance of support assures us that you will not have to rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this visa. The assurance is for you and any family members who come to Australia with you on this visa.\n\nWe will let you know when you need to provide the assurance of support.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must [meet our health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nWe might also ask that other family members also meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou, and family members who apply for the visa with you, must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that other non-migrating family members meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have repaid debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or have an approved arrangement in place to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592fa",{"title":60,"content":97,"_id":98},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck your passport. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nYou don't have to have a valid passport to apply but you must provide details of your most recent passport.\n\nHowever, we will only grant the visa if you have a valid passport.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou will need proof of identity and character documents.\n\nYou will also need your sponsor documents.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [cannot prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you cannot prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   we might not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Sponsor documents\n\nYour migration must be sponsored by your relative or relative's partner.\n\nThe sponsor must be:\n\n-   aged 18 years or older\n-   in Australia\n-   an Australian citizen, an Australian , or an \n\nYour sponsor must complete [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (469KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf).\n\nTo prove your relationship with your sponsor, you will need to give us:\n\n-   birth certificate\n-   marriage certificates\n-   death certificates\n-   adoption certificates\n-   family status certificates or family books if officially issued and maintained\n\nTo prove that your sponsor is an eligible citizen or permanent resident, give us:\n\n-   citizenship certificate\n-   passport\n-   valid visa (for eligible New Zealand citizens)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nDo not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. Learn more about .\n\n#### Evidence of your relationship to your relative\n\nShow evidence you are related to your sponsor, such as:\n\n-   a birth certificate\n-   a marriage certificate\n-   an adoption certificate\n-   a family status certificate or family book, if officially issued and maintained\n\n#### Evidence you are dependent on your relative\n\nProvide evidence you are dependent on your relative for basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing, and of how long this support has been provided. Evidence could include:\n\n-   bank statements\n-   money transfers\n-   rent receipts\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependent under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to stay in Australia on this visa\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\nIf the child is not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo be included in your visa application as a dependent child, your child must be:\n\n-   under 18 years, or\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age, unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n-   proof of dependency\n\n### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are currently studying\n\nUsually, your child or stepchild must be under 23 years old to be included in your application.\n\nHowever, a dependant older than 23 years can be included if they are unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this case, provide information about the physical or cognitive limitation.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mmof anyone included in the application.\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   passport-size (45mm x 35mm)\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of your head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nYou can wear untinted prescription glasses. If you wear a head covering for religious reasons, you can show only your face.\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents as a . This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for the visa on paper. You must be outside of Australia when you apply.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete [Form 47OF Application for migration to Australia by other family members (615KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47of.pdf).\n\nYour sponsor must complete:\n\n-   [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf)\n\nComplete the form in English. \n\nYou can’t pay for this visa in person.\n\nYou must pay the first instalment when you apply. Pay for the application before it is submitted using the online portal payment function in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). Include evidence the application is paid for with your application.\n\nFor other payment options see [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nYou can't submit this application in person. Send the application by post or courier to the Parent, Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth at the address on the form. Include all required documents and forms with your application.\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. See what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa made in Australia. You can also import existing applications made outside Australia on or after 25 June 2020.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide you with updates on your application's progress within normal processing times. We will let you know if you need to provide anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for  (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, or lodged the application outside of Australia **before** 25 June 2020, to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nPay the second instalment when we tell you to. We will send you an invoice for the instalment after you have met all other requirements for the visa.\n\nYou must pay the instalment or we can't grant the visa.\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou might be able to add family members to your application before we make a decision.\n\nComplete and send us [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\nYou will also need to provide evidence of your relationship and the family member’s passport.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form and any additional documents.\n\nAny family members you add to your application after you apply must be in Australia when you add them. Members of your family must show they meet our:\n\n-   [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n-   [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter)\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you make a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n#### Assurance of support\n\nYou need to provide an assurance of support when we ask you to.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou must be outside Australia when we decide on your application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nKeep a copy of our decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592fb",{"title":64,"content":100,"_id":101},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\n**Check your travel documents**\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n#### Arrive before first entry arrival date\n\nYou must enter Australia before the date specified in your grant letter.\n\nIf your visa is still valid and the date specified in your visa grant letter has passed or will pass before you can travel to Australia, you must ensure that:\n\n-   you plan to travel to Australia within the next 12 months\n-   you submit the [travel facilitation letter request form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Ftravel-facilitation-letter-request-form).\n\nWe may then send you a travel facilitation letter. This will state that we allow you to enter Australia after the first entry arrival date of your visa.\n\nWe will not issue a travel facilitation letter unless there is less than 3 months remaining on your first entry arrival date.\n\n### At the border\n\n**Complete an Incoming Passenger Card**\n\nAll people arriving into Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n**Use the SmartGate**\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport using the [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do on your visa\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nYou can check visa details and conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\nSee [what to do if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\n**Check your visa conditions and expiry**\n\nCheck your Resident Return visa expiry, visa conditions, work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nYou become a  on the day we grant the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia\n\nTo see your specific conditions, work and study entitlements use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### Access to Australian Government Benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident, you may have to wait before you are able to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Further information is available on the [Human Services](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period) website.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel validity ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nYou can request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).\n\n### Working\n\nWith this visa, you become a permanent resident. You are protected by Australian workplace law. See your workplace rights and entitlements.\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, you become a permanent resident at particular time:\n\n-   when you enter Australia on this visa; or\n-   if you previously have been present in Australia and held a permanent visa immediately before last leaving Australia-when we grant this visa\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid\n\nSee what to do if your Resident return [visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Departures SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\nTo prove you have been to Australia, request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frequest-international-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592fc",{"_id":103,"name":104,"subclass":105,"slug":106,"category":10,"type":11,"description":107,"officialUrl":108,"sections":109,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459350","Remaining Relative visa","115","remaining-relative-115","Permits individuals outside Australia whose only near relatives are in Australia to live there permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fremaining-relative-115",[110,113,116,119,122],{"title":16,"content":111,"_id":112},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Other Family subclasses 114, 115, 116, 835, 836 and 838 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 25 June 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD5,280.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Other Family Visa Queue](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates)\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare).\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=115)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be outside Australia when you apply for this visa and when we decide your application\n-   be a remaining relative of an Australian citizen or  or an\n-   have an eligible sponsor.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](\u003C\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess graphic.jpg>)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459351",{"title":52,"content":114,"_id":115},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare).\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for Australian citizenship\n\nTo see when your travel validity ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, you become a permanent resident at the time:\n\n-   you enter Australia on this visa; or\n-   if you previously have been present in Australia and held a permanent visa immediately before last leaving Australia, when we grant this visa\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include in your application when you apply. You an also add them to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nYou should include details of all your family members, whether they are migrating or not, in the application form. \n\nFamily members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\n### Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## Cost\n\nThis visa costs from AUD5,280.00\n\nThere is an additional charge for each family member who applies with you.\n\nYou pay for this visa in 2 parts, called instalments.\n\nPay the first instalment when you apply and the second instalment when we ask you to.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and .\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=115). The estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs.\n\nSee more about [visa fees and charges](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges).\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.\n\n## Processing times\n\nThe demand for Other Family visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, processing times for these applications can be lengthy.\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you and\u002For\n-   your information takes longer than usual to verify.\n\nWe can't process your application if you don't pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\nApplications for this visa are subject to .\n\nLearn more about the [Other Family Visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates) queues and [processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities).\n\nThe [Reports on Migration Programs](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fstatistics\u002Fvisa-statistics\u002Flive\u002Fmigration-program) have further information on Migration Program outcomes against planning for each migration program year.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must enter Australia before the date specified in your grant letter. The first entry date is generally set at 12 months from the date of visa grant.\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee what conditions might be attached to this visa on our [visa conditions page](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=103).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459352",{"title":56,"content":117,"_id":118},"## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must be sponsored by an eligible parent or step-parent, sibling or step-sibling, or an eligible partner of your relative.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have other near relatives\n\nWe will not grant you this visa if:\n\n-   you or your partner have a  who usually live outside Australia, or\n-   you or your partner have a  who live in Australia on a temporary visa (and are not an ) or unlawfully. Temporary visas include bridging visas.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have assurance of support\n\nYou must be able to obtain an assurance of support.\n\nAn assurance of support assures us that you will not have to rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this visa. The assurance is for you and any family members who come to Australia with you on this visa.\n\nWe will let you know when you need to provide the assurance of support.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nWe might also ask that other family members also meet the [requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou and family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might ask that other non-migrating family members meet the [requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or have an approved arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) booklet\n-   sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459353",{"title":60,"content":120,"_id":121},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck your passport. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nYou don't have to have a valid passport to apply but you must provide details of your most recent passport.\n\nHowever, we will only grant the visa if you have a valid passport.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide documents to support your application. You will also need your sponsor documents. \n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [cannot prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you cannot prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   we might not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Sponsor documents\n\nYour migration must be sponsored by your eligible relative or relative's eligible partner.\n\nThe sponsor must be:\n\n-   aged 18 years or older and\n-   a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen\n\nYour sponsor must complete [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (469KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf).\n\nTo prove your relationship with your sponsor, you will need to give us:\n\n-   birth certificate\n-   marriage certificates\n-   death certificates\n-   adoption certificates\n-   family status certificates or family books if officially issued and maintained\n\nTo prove that your sponsor is an eligible citizen or permanent resident, give us:\n\n-   citizenship certificate\n-   passport\n-   valid visa (for eligible New Zealand citizens)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nWe might ask you for character documents, including police certificates. Do not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. [Learn more about police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\nIf the child is not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants 18 or older\n\nTo be included in your visa application as a dependent child, your child must be:\n\n-   under 18 years, or\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age, unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n-   proof of dependency\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are currently studying\n\nUsually, your child or stepchild must be under 23 years old to be included in your application.\n\nHowever, a dependant older than 23 years can be included if they are unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this case, provide information about the physical or cognitive limitation.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate or\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents . This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for the visa on paper. You must be outside Australia when you apply. \n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete [Form 47OF Application for migration to Australia (615KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47of.pdf).\n\nYour sponsor must complete:\n\n-   [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (469KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf)\n\nComplete the form  in English. \n\nYou can’t pay for this visa in person.\n\nYou must pay the first instalment when you apply. Pay for the application before it is submitted using the online portal payment function in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). Include evidence the application is paid for with your application.\n\nFor other payment options see [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nYou can't submit this application in person. Send the application by post or courier to the Parent, Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth at the address on the form. Include all required documents and forms with your application. \n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. See what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa made in Australia. You can also import existing applications made outside Australia on or after 25 June 2020.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide you with updates on your application's progress within normal processing times. There may be other things you need to know and might have to do.\n\n#### Travel\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa. \n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for  (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount or you lodged the application outside of Australia **before** 25 June 2020**,** to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you travel to Australia on a different visa and that visa ends, you can't get a bridging visa to stay in Australia. You must be outside Australia when we make a decision on your application.\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nPay the second instalment when we tell you to. We will send you an invoice for the instalment after you have met all other requirements for the visa.\n\nYou must pay the instalment or we can't grant the visa.\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw the application\n-   if you have experienced domestic or family violence see [Family violence provisions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions).\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n#### Assurance of support\n\nYou need to provide an assurance of support when we ask you to.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou must be outside Australia when we decide on your application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nWe will let you know:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of our decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459354",{"title":64,"content":123,"_id":124},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n#### Arrive before first entry arrival date\n\nYou must enter Australia before the date specified in your grant letter.\n\nIf your visa is still valid and the date specified in your visa grant letter has passed or will pass before you can travel to Australia, you must ensure that:\n\n-   you plan to travel to Australia within the next 12 months\n-   you submit the [travel facilitation letter request form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Ftravel-facilitation-letter-request-form).\n\nWe may then send you a travel facilitation letter. This will state that we allow you to enter Australia after the first entry arrival date of your visa.\n\nWe will not issue a travel facilitation letter unless there is less than 3 months remaining on your first entry arrival date.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving into Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Using the SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport using the [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do when you have this visa\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nYou can check visa details and conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nSee [what to do if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\nCheck your visa conditions and expiry.\n\nCheck your Resident Return visa expiry, visa conditions, work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### See how long you can stay \n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, you become a permanent resident at the time:\n\n-   you enter Australia on this visa; or\n-   if you previously have been present in Australia and held a permanent visa immediately before last leaving Australia, when we grant this visa\n\nTo see your specific conditions, work and study entitlements use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### Access Australian Government benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident, you may have to wait before you are able to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Learn more about newly arrived residents’ waiting period from [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for Australian citizenship\n\nTo see when your travel validity ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nYou can request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frequest-international-movement-records).\n\n### Working\n\nWith this visa you become a permanent resident. You are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen). \n\nFor citizenship purposes, you become a permanent resident at particular time:\n\n-   when you enter Australia on this visa; or\n-   if you previously have been present in Australia and held a permanent visa immediately before last leaving Australia-when we grant this visa\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid\n\nSee what to do [if your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Departures SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### **Proving you have been to Australia**\n\nTo prove you have been to Australia, request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frequest-international-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459355",{"_id":126,"name":127,"subclass":128,"slug":129,"category":10,"type":11,"description":130,"officialUrl":131,"sections":132,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459305","Carer visa","116","carer-116","Permits carers to move to Australia to provide long-term care for a relative with a medical condition.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fcarer-116",[133,136,139,142,145],{"title":16,"content":134,"_id":135},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Other Family subclasses 114, 115, 116, 835, 836 and 838 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 25 June 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD2,175.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Other Family Visa Queue](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates)\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=116)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your application\n-   be sponsored by your relative or their partner for your first 2 years in Australia\n-   provide care for a relative, or a member of their family who lives with them, who has no reasonable access to care options in Australia.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](\u003C\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess graphic.jpg>)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459306",{"title":52,"content":137,"_id":138},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\nThis visa lets you come to or stay in Australia to provide care to someone with a long-term medical condition who does not have reasonable access to care options in Australia. The person you care for must be your Australian relative who needs care, or your relative's family member who needs care and lives with them.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility on this visa remains valid.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day you enter Australia on the visa.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include  in your application when you apply. \n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\n## Cost\n\nThis visa costs from AUD2,175.00 for the main applicant. There is also a charge for each family member who applies with you.\n\nYou pay for this visa in 2 parts called instalments.\n\nPay the first instalment when you apply. Pay the second instalment when we ask you to. \n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for each applicant for [health checks](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth),  and .\n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=116) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs.\n\nWe might consider reducing your second instalment to nil if you can show us that paying the second instalment is likely to cause you or the person you are caring for severe financial hardship.\n\nWe will not reduce the second instalment for anyone applying for the visa with you.\n\nSend your request to us in writing. \n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.\n\n## Processing times\n\nThe demand for Other Family visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, processing times for these applications can be lengthy.\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you and\u002For\n-   your information takes longer than usual to verify.\n\nWe can't process your application if you don't pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\nApplications for this visa are subject to .\n\nLearn more about the [Other Family Visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates) queues and [processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities).\n\nThe [Reports on Migration Programs](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fstatistics\u002Fvisa-statistics\u002Flive\u002Fmigration-program) have further information on Migration Program outcomes against planning for each migration program year.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must enter Australia before the date specified in your grant letter. The first entry date is generally set at 12 months from the date of visa grant.\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee what conditions might be attached to this visa on our [visa conditions page](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=103).\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) (subclass 155 or subclass 157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459307",{"title":56,"content":140,"_id":141},"## Be a carer\n\nAmong other things, you must be willing and able to provide ongoing substantial care and support for your sponsoring relative or the family member who lives with them. \n\nTo show this, you should fully understand your sponsor's medical condition and what their care needs are.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou, and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you, must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that other family members meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members (including those who don't apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back. .\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values)\n-   sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459308",{"title":60,"content":143,"_id":144},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck your passport. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\n#### Organise a Bupa medical certificate\n\nYour relative or their family member must be assessed by and get a medical certificate from [Bupa Medical Visa Services](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.bupamvs.com.au\u002F). The certificate must include a statement that the person has a medical condition and requires a certain amount of care for this.\n\nWe won't accept the visa application unless we have evidence this process has at least begun.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide evidence to support your application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you cannot prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   we might not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Bupa medical certificate\n\nProvide a medical certificate from [Bupa Medical Visa Services](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.bupamvs.com.au\u002F) that includes a statement that your relative or their family member has a medical condition that requires care.\n\nIf you have begun the assessment process but have not yet been assessed, give us a letter from Bupa Medical Visa Services confirming this. Send us the medical certificate as soon as you receive it.\n\nYou must also give us written evidence that your Australian relative or their family member does not have reasonable access to care options in Australia.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nDo not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. Learn more about [police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependent under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to migrate to Australia on this visa\n\nInclude an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or drivers licence.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\ninclude your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must be\n\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you will need to provide evidence they are dependent on you due to disability.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n\nYou must also provide proof the child is dependent on you.\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   a completed a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   Proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts\n\n-   If the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about , if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate, or\n-   proof you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply, except in limited circumstances\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship could include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner lives or has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm) of anyone included in the application.\n\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   passport-size (45mm x 35mm)\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of your head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nYou can wear untinted prescription glasses. If you wear a head covering for religious reasons, you can show only your face.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents . This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for the visa on paper. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we make a decision.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nSubmit:\n\n-   completed   [Form 47OF Application for migration to Australia by other family members (615KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47OF.pdf)\n-   your documents\n-   your sponsor's form with other documents\n\nThe forms must be completed in English. \n\nPay the application before it is submitted using the online portal payment function in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). Include evidence the application is paid for with your application. For other payment options see [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nSend the application by post or courier to the Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth at the address on the form. Include all required documents and forms with your application. \n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application. There are other things you need to know and might have to do.\n\nIf you did not give us the Bupa medical certificate when you applied, you should give it to us within 3 months of applying. If we don't have the medical certificate by the time we decide on your application, we will not grant you the visa.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa made in Australia. You can also import existing applications made outside Australia on or after 25 June 2020.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide you with updates on your application's progress within normal processing times. We will let you know if you need to provide anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.\n\nYou must be outside Australia when we decide on your application.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for . We will let you know if your adopted child needs to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, or you lodged the application outside of Australia **before** 25 June 2020**,** to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nProvide the Bupa Medical Visa Services medical certificate as soon as you receive it.\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nPay the second instalment when we tell you to. We will send you an invoice for the instalment after you have met all other requirements for the visa.\n\nYou must pay the second instalment or we won't grant the visa.\n\nWe might consider reducing your second instalment to nil if you can show us it is likely to cause you or the person you are caring for severe financial hardship.\n\nWe will not reduce the second instalment for anyone applying for the visa with you.\n\nSend us a request in writing.\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw the application\n-   if you have experienced domestic or family violence see [Family violence provisions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions).\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou must be outside Australia when we decide on your application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nWe will let you know:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   the date you must enter Australia by\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of our decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459309",{"title":64,"content":146,"_id":147},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n#### Arrive before first entry arrival date\n\nYou must enter Australia before the date specified in your grant letter.\n\nIf your visa is still valid and the date specified in your visa grant letter has passed or will pass before you can travel to Australia, you must ensure that:\n\n-   you plan to travel to Australia within the next 12 months\n-   you submit the [travel facilitation letter request form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Ftravel-facilitation-letter-request-form).\n\nWe may then send you a travel facilitation letter. This will state that we allow you to enter Australia after the first entry arrival date of your visa.\n\nWe will not issue a travel facilitation letter unless there is less than 3 months remaining on your first entry arrival date.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving into Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Using the SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport using the [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do on your visa\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nYou can check visa details and conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\n#### Check your visa conditions and expiry\n\nSee your visa expiry, conditions and work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day you enter Australia on this visa.\n\n### Access Australian Government benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident, you may have to wait before you are able to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Learn more about newly arrived residents’ waiting period from Services Australia.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility on this visa remains valid.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n#### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\n\n-   you have a Carer visa (subclass 116)\n-   you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might affect your eligibility for Australian citizenship.\n\n#### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n### Working\n\nWith this visa you become a permanent resident. This means you can work and study. You are protected by Australian workplace law. [See your workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day you entered Australia on this visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n**Check your travel documents**\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\nTo prove you have been to Australia, request your international movement records by completing [request for international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frequest-international-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45930a",{"_id":149,"name":150,"subclass":151,"slug":152,"category":10,"type":11,"description":153,"officialUrl":154,"sections":155,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459333","Orphan Relative visa","117","orphan-relative-117","Permits an orphaned child outside Australia to live permanently with their Australian relative.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Forphan-relative-117",[156,158,160,162,164,166],{"title":16,"content":17,"_id":157},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459334",{"title":20,"content":21,"_id":159},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459335",{"title":24,"content":25,"_id":161},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459336",{"title":28,"content":29,"_id":163},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459337",{"title":32,"content":33,"_id":165},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459338",{"title":36,"content":37,"_id":167},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459339",{"_id":169,"name":170,"subclass":171,"slug":172,"category":10,"type":11,"description":173,"officialUrl":174,"sections":175,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459324","Contributory Parent visa","143","contributory-parent-143","Allows parents to live permanently in Australia with their child who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fcontributory-parent-143",[176],{"title":76,"content":77,"_id":177},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459325",{"_id":179,"name":180,"subclass":181,"slug":182,"category":10,"type":183,"description":184,"officialUrl":185,"sections":186,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459322","Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa","173","contributory-parent-temporary-173","Temporary","Permits parents to stay temporarily in Australia while their permanent Contributory Parent visa application is being processed.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fcontributory-parent-temporary-173",[187],{"title":76,"content":77,"_id":188},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459323",{"_id":190,"name":191,"subclass":192,"slug":193,"category":10,"type":183,"description":194,"officialUrl":195,"sections":196,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934a","Prospective Marriage visa","300","prospective-marriage-300","Allows individuals to come to Australia to marry their Australian partner and then apply for a permanent partner visa.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fprospective-marriage-300",[197,200,203,206,209],{"title":16,"content":198,"_id":199},"#### Stay\n\n9 to 15 months from date of grant of visa.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD9,365.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe Department continues to prioritise aged, and compassionate and compelling applications. This is reflected in current processing times.\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from your visa grant date\n-   work and study in Australia.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=300)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be 18 years old or older\n-   have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen,  or \n-   intend to marry your prospective spouse before the visa period ends\n-   have met your prospective spouse face to face as adults since turning 18, and are known to each other personally at the time you apply for this visa\n-   be outside of Australia when you apply for this visa, along with any family that apply with you\n-   be in or outside Australia when we decide your temporary visa.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, make sure you read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n[Apply](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Felp\u002Fapp?action=new&formId=FV-Partner-APP-TEMP)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934b",{"title":52,"content":201,"_id":202},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[Settle in Australia](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family members](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply for this visa](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Adequate health insurance](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Frequently Asked Questions](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia for 9 to 15 months from the visa grant date\n-   travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\n\n## Settle in Australia\n\nIf you and your spouse want to settle in Australia, apply for a [Partner visa (subclass 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore):\n\n-   after you are married\n-   before your Prospective Marriage visa ends.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for the period specified on the visa grant letter. This is 9 to 15 months from the visa grant date.\n\n## Include family members\n\nYou can include  in your application.\n\n-   when you lodge your visa application, or\n-   add a after you lodge your application but before we decide on your temporary visa.\n\nFamily members who apply with you must:\n\n-   be\n-   meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n-   meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter)\n-   be outside Australia.\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health and character requirement. \n\n#### **Newborn children**\n\nFor information on what to do if your child is born after you apply, see [You had a baby](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby). \n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD9,365.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a fee for each family member who applies for the visa with you. We cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and .\n\nTo work out how much your visa will cost, including adding additional family members, use the [Visa pricing estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator). The estimator does not take into account the costs for health checks, police certificates or biometrics.\n\nYou will also have to pay a fee for your [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore). You pay less for this visa if you marry your prospective spouse and apply for the Partner visa before your Prospective Marriage visa ends.\n\n## Apply for this visa\n\nYou must be outside of Australia when you apply for this visa. Family who apply with you must also be outside Australia.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee what conditions might be attached to this visa on our [visa conditions page](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=300).\n\n#### Your marriage\n\nYou must enter Australia on the Prospective Marriage visa before the date specified on your grant letter.\n\nYou must have married your prospective spouse before your Prospective Marriage visa expires.\n\nYou can get married in any country but your marriage must be valid under Australian law.\n\n#### Forced marriage\n\nForced marriage is when a person (or both people) gets married without freely and fully consenting. They may be tricked, threatened or pressured into getting married, or they are incapable of understanding the nature and effect of a marriage ceremony, for reasons including age or mental capacity.\n\nForced marriage is a crime in Australia.\n\nIf you or someone you know is in, or at risk of, a forced marriage you can seek help. For more information, see [Forced marriage | Attorney-General's Department](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002Fcrime\u002Fpeople-smuggling-and-human-trafficking\u002Fforced-marriage).\n\n## Adequate health insurance\n\nWe recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need while in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.\n\nSee what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm)\n\n#### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal health care agreements.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Fwhen-reciprocal-health-care-agreements-apply-and-you-visit-australia?context=22481)\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while you hold this visa.\n\n### First entry arrival date\n\nIf you are outside Australia at the time of visa grant you must enter Australia before the first entry arrival date (first entry, arrive by) specified in your grant letter.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\nYou can find the answers to common questions about this visa at [Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934c",{"title":56,"content":204,"_id":205},"## Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be outside Australia when you apply\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply for this visa. Family who apply with you must also be outside Australia.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a sponsor\n\nYou and anyone who applies for the visa with you must have a sponsor when you lodge your application and while you are on this visa.\n\nYour sponsor is your prospective spouse.\n\nYou and your prospective spouse must have met in person as adults since turning 18, and are known to each other personally at the time you apply for this visa.\n\nWe must approve your sponsor.\n\nYour sponsor should apply to sponsor you as soon as possible after you apply for this visa.\n\nSelect the ‘For Sponsors’ switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be the right age\n\nYou and your sponsor must be 18 years old or older when you apply for this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet relationship requirements\n\nIn most cases, your prospective spouse must be an:\n\n-   Australian citizen\n-   Australian\n-   .\n\nYour relationship can be with someone of the same or different sex.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). We might ask for health information about family not coming to Australia with you.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and any family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). We might ask for character information about family not coming to Australia with you.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian government money, it must have been paid back or arranged to be paid back. This may include family members who do not accompany you to Australia.\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nYou and any family members who apply with you who are 18 years of age or older must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained, the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values)\n-   sign an Australian Values Statement that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934d",{"title":60,"content":207,"_id":208},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nThere are things you need to know and might need to do before you apply.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nYou can appoint anyone to receive correspondence relating to your visa application.\n\nTo appoint someone to receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf).\n\nIf you need help with your application, you can appoint someone to give you immigration assistance. A person who gives you immigration assistance can:\n\n-   discuss your application with us\n-   give us information\n-   send and receive correspondence about your application.\n\nWe treat any correspondence they send as if it came from you.\n\nIf you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner)\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nTo appoint someone to provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (225KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf) .\n\nFor more information, see [who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application).\n\nStep 2\n\nGather and prepare your documents\n\nYou should provide all required information with your application, or as soon as possible after lodging your application. Applications with all required information reduce processing delays.\n\nYou have the option to obtain your police certificates before you apply. However for immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\n\nIf more than 15 months has passed since your National Police certificate (NPC) was issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), new checks will be required to progress your application.\n\nEnsure that all information you provide is accurate. As a visa applicant, you must prove your identity and provide true information with your application. For more information, see [Providing accurate information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\nYour sponsor should apply to sponsor you as soon as possible after you apply for this visa.\n\nSelect the 'For Sponsors' switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide a birth certificate showing the names of both parents.\n\nIf you cannot provide this, provide one of the following:\n\n-   Identification pages of a family book showing the names of both parents.\n-   Identification pages of an identification document issued by the government.\n-   Identification pages of a court-issued document that proves your identity.\n-   Identification pages of a family census register.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and issue and expiry dates\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable, such as:\n    -   a marriage or divorce certificate\n    -   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n    -   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\n#### Evidence of relationships\n\nYou need to attach to your application, evidence of:\n\n-   your relationship with your prospective spouse\n-   any former relationships\n-   any dependants you have.\n\n#### Your relationship with your prospective spouse\n\nYou must provide statements from 2 witnesses who:\n\n-   are 18 years or older\n-   know you and your prospective spouse\n-   know about your relationship.\n\nStatements from witnesses can be done by completing [Form 888 – Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application (1027KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F888.pdf).\n\nIf the witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, provide evidence of this, such as a passport or birth certificate.\n\nAlso provide other evidence of your relationship such as:\n\n-   evidence that you and your prospective spouse have met face-to-face as adults since turning 18 and know each other personally\n-   evidence (such as a letter from the person who will officiate at the wedding) that you will marry your prospective spouse within 9 months of being granted the visa\n-   evidence that you and your prospective spouse genuinely intend to live as spouses\n-   written statements showing the history of your relationship, such as:\n    -   how, when and where you first met\n    -   how your relationship developed\n    -   when you got engaged\n    -   what you do together\n    -   significant events in the relationship\n    -   your future plans as spouses.\n\n#### Former relationships\n\nIf you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.\n\n#### Dependants under 18\n\nFor each of the  under 18 years old applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   evidence of your relationship with your dependant, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need)\n-   [character documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter), if the dependant is 16 or 17 years of age\n-   adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable\n-   evidence of enrolment at school, college or university, if applicable\n-   evidence of sole custody, if applicable.\n\n**Parental responsibility documents**\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf).\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us one of the following:\n\n-   An Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia\n-   That the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country permanently.\n\n#### Dependants over 18\n\nTo include who are over 18 in your visa application, they must be:\n\n-   between the ages of 18 and 23, and dependent on you or your partner\n-   over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   health examinations\n-   [character documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nYou must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you. This includes the following:\n\n-   Evidence of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.\n-   Evidence of financial dependence such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts.\n-   A completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf).\n\nIf the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner. This report should state that they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n**Translate**\n\nHave all documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n**Scan or photograph**\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear enough to read.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\nYou **do not** need to have any documents certified.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply:\n\n-   online, and\n-   while outside Australia.\n\n### Using our website and protections to your privacy\n\nWe take our obligation to protect your privacy seriously. We provide a secure online environment, but you can do more to ensure your personal safety online:\n\n-   Make sure you give us your contact details when you apply for your visa and [tell us if they have changed](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fcontact-details). We may need to contact you directly even if you have:\n    -   nominated your sponsor’s email address for all electronic correspondence\n    -   appointed your sponsor or someone else to receive your correspondence as your authorised recipient\n    -   appointed someone to give you immigration assistance.\n-   Protect your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin), email account and passwords. Don’t share them with anyone.\n\nFor more information see [Using our website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Faccess-and-accountability\u002Fusing-our-website\u002Foverview).\n\n#### How to apply\n\n1.  Login to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). If you do not have an ImmiAccount login, you will be asked to create a new account.\n2.  Select ‘New application’.\n3.  Select ‘Family’.\n4.  Select ‘Stage 1 – Partner or Prospective Marriage Visa’.\n5.  Complete your application.\n6.  Pay the visa application charge.\n7.  Submit your application.\n8.  Give your transaction reference number (TRN) to your sponsor. Your sponsor will need the TRN to apply for sponsorship.\n9.  [Attach supporting documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) to your completed application.\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge.\n\nTo find information for how to apply as a sponsor, click on the “Personalise this page..” toggle above to view this information.\n\nThe partner visa application form will ask you for your own phone number and email address. It is important to provide your own contact details in case we need to contact you directly about your application.\n\nClearly label your documents and only attach a document once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\nYou can attach up to 100 documents for **each** person on your application.\n\nThe attachment limit cannot be increased.\n\nIf you reach the attachment limit for an applicant, you can attach more documents to other clients on the application.\n\nFor more information, see [Applying online in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nYou can find the answers to common questions about this visa at [Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application.\n\n#### Be sponsored\n\nYou and anyone who applies for the visa with you must have a sponsor when you lodge your application and when you are on this visa.\n\nAfter you apply for this visa, give your sponsor your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or application ID. Your sponsor can then apply to sponsor you.\n\nSelect the ‘For Sponsors’ switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\n\n#### Organise health examinations\n\nYou need to have health examinations. \n\nTo organise your health examinations, see [What health examinations you need](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need).\n\nWe cannot grant you a visa unless you have a valid health assessment.\n\nThe results of your health assessment are valid for 12 months from the time you completed your examinations. If we ask you to sign a health undertaking, this will be valid for 6 months.\n\nBefore deciding when to complete your health examinations, you should refer to the [Visa processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times).\n\nFor more information on health requirements and examinations, see [Health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nTo show that you meet our character requirements you need to provide:\n\n-   a police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more during the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.\n\nFor immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\n\nTo get a police certificate, see [Offices outside Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Foffices-outside-australia).\n\nComplete and attach to your application [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf).\n\n**Australian police certificate**\n\nProvide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the Australian Federal Police. We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nTo get an Australian police certificate see [National Police Checks.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks)\n\n#### Status updates\n\nTo help ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible, attach all necessary supporting documents to your application. The checklist provided on ImmiAccount will help make sure you include all required documents in your application.\n\nIf your application is within standard processing times, **do not** contact us. We cannot provide any further updates on your application's progress. You can see if we have asked for more information in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nTo see standard processing times for this visa see [Global processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times).\n\nYou can find the answers to common questions about this visa at [Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions).\n\n#### Travel\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the subclass 300 visa.\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe will tell you if you need to provide .\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp) as soon as you can.\n\nWe might ask you to provide more information.\n\nFor more information on attaching documents in ImmiAccount see [Applying online or paper](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Ftools\u002Fimmiaccount).\n\nIf you are unable to upload the relevant documents to you application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add a to your application before we decide on your visa. Your child must be outside Australia.\n\nComplete and attach to your application in ImmiAccount [Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\nAfter you have attached the form, let us know by using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nWe can grant your child the subclass 300 visa if they are , and meet all other criteria for grant.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nIf you have a baby, you will need to let us know. For more information, see [You had a baby](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\nAfter you have updated ImmiAccount, let us know by using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\n#### Tell us if your details have changed\n\nSee here for changes to your [contact details, address](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fcontact-details) or [passport](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fpassport-details)\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nTell us if things change after you apply but before we have made a decision.\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   the birth of a child\n-   any other changes relevant to your application\n-   a request to withdraw your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Change in your situation.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation)\n\nIf you are unable to upload the relevant documents to your application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\n#### If your relationship ends\n\nComplete the Notification of Relationship Cessation form in the ‘Update Details’ tab in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\n#### Your online safety\n\nTo ensure your personal safety online we recommend that you:\n\n-   change your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin) password as soon as possible\n-   do not use saved passwords to access your ImmiAccount\n-   change your email password or consider setting up a new email account.\n\nTo see how you can increase your personal safety you can use the [eSafety Commissioner’s online safety checklist](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.esafety.gov.au\u002Fkey-issues\u002Fdomestic-family-violence\u002Fonline-safety-planning\u002Fonline-safety-checklist)\n\nIf you are having trouble completing the ImmiAccount form, complete the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\n#### If you marry\n\nIf you get married before we decide on your visa application, you are no longer eligible for this visa. To tell us about this change:\n\n1.  Sign into [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp)\n2.  Go to the 'Update details' tab\n3.  Click on the 'Change in situation' option.\n\nYou will also need to attach the following to your application:\n\n-   evidence that your marriage is valid (registered marriage certificate issued by the relevant legal authority)\n-   a request to be considered for a [Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-offshore\u002Fprovisional-309)and [Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-offshore\u002Fmigrant-100)\n-   a statement telling us you want to withdraw your Prospective Marriage visa application.\n\nAfter you have updated ImmiAccount, let us know by using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nIf you do not withdraw your application, it will be refused as you no longer meet the eligibility requirements for the visa.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you travel to Australia on a visa while your Prospective Marriage visa is in progress, you are responsible for ensuring that you continue to hold a valid visa for the duration of your stay.\n\n#### No longer need help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nAfter you have attached the form to ImmiAccount, let us know by using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you have made a mistake on your application. For more information, see [After you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fafter-you-apply).\n\nIf you are unable to update your application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when we decide your visa application.\n\nWe will tell you our decision in writing. Keep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   if you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934e",{"title":64,"content":210,"_id":211},"[What you can do on this visa](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[What you must do on this visa](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n[Travel on your visa](#haveThisVisa-index-3)\n\n[New Zealand passport holders](#haveThisVisa-index-4)\n\n[Do not get another visa](#haveThisVisa-index-5)\n\n[Prove you have a visa](#haveThisVisa-index-6)\n\n[Working](#haveThisVisa-index-7)\n\n[Studying](#haveThisVisa-index-8)\n\n[Bring a family member](#haveThisVisa-index-9)\n\n[If your relationship ends](#haveThisVisa-index-10)\n\n[Tell us if your details have changed](#haveThisVisa-index-11)\n\n[Tell us if things change](#haveThisVisa-index-12)\n\n* * *\n\n## What you can do on this visa\n\nThis visa lets you:\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia for 9 to 15 months from date of visa grant\n-   travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nYou can stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from date of visa grant. To see when your visa expires, refer to your grant letter or use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n## What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nCheck your visa details and conditions using [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\nIf you and your spouse want to settle in Australia, you should apply for a [Partner visa (subclass 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore) after your marriage and before your Prospective Marriage visa expires. You will pay less for the Partner visa if you apply for it before your Prospective Marriage visa ends.\n\n## Travel on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want whilst your visa is valid.\n\n### First entry arrival date\n\nIf you are outside Australia at the time of visa grant, you must enter Australia before the first entry arrival date (first entry, arrive by) specified in your grant letter.\n\nYou can travel to Australia with an expired first entry arrival date if your visa is still valid. Your visa may still be subject to cancellation before arrival or at the border.\n\nTo see if your visa is still valid, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n## New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\n\n-   you have a Prospective Marriage visa\n-   you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444).\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted a 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa will override your Prospective Marriage visa.\n\n## Do not get another visa\n\nAs a subclass 300 visa holder, you are eligible to pay a lower visa application charge for the [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801) application.\n\nIf you are granted any other visa, the new visa will replace your subclass 300 visa. This means you may need to pay a higher visa application charge when you apply for the [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801).\n\n## Prove you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nAustralian visas are digital. We do not put a visa label in your passport. Instead, we link your digital visa record to your passport.\n\nYour visa number is contained in your visa grant letter. Use this number to access your digital visa record in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview). \n\nYour digital visa record is also used by:\n\n-   airlines to check your visa before you board your flight\n-   Australian government agencies to check your identity and visa conditions\n-   employers, banks or other registered organisations to check your visa conditions. \n\n## Working\n\nWith this visa you will have full work rights and are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Ftools-and-resources\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n## Studying\n\nWith this visa you will be able to study in Australia. However you will not receive any government support and any study costs will be at your own expense.\n\n## Bring a family member\n\nYou cannot add family members to your visa application after we grant your Prospective Marriage visa subclass 300.\n\nTo find a visa for a family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Newborn children\n\nIf you have a baby after you have been granted this visa, you need to let us know. For more information, see [You had a baby](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## If your relationship ends\n\nDepending on your situation you may need to complete the Notification of Relationship Cessation form in ImmiAccount. To confirm, check [Your relationship has changed](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Frelationship-ended).\n\n### Your online safety\n\nTo ensure your personal safety online we recommend that you:\n\n-   change your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin) password as soon as possible\n-   do not use saved passwords to access your ImmiAccount\n-   change your email password or consider setting up a new email account.\n\nTo see how you can increase your personal safety you can use the [eSafety Commissioner’s online safety checklist](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.esafety.gov.au\u002Fkey-issues\u002Fdomestic-family-violence\u002Fonline-safety-planning\u002Fonline-safety-checklist)\n\nIf you do not have access to ImmiAccount, you can notify us using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nYou may still be eligible for the [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Ftemporary-820) if your relationship ends or your partner dies. All information you provide is confidential.\n\nYou must be in Australia to apply for the [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Ftemporary-820).\n\nIf you are experiencing domestic and family violence, we may be able to help you. You may still be eligible for the grant of your temporary and permanent visa. For more information, see [Domestic and family violence and your visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions).\n\n## Tell us if your details have changed\n\nSee here for changes to your [contact details, address](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fcontact-details) or [passport](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fpassport-details)\n\n## Tell us if things change\n\nYou must tell us about:\n\n-   the birth of a child\n-   any other changes relevant to your application.\n\nSee what to do if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nIf you do not have access to ImmiAcount you can let us know by completing the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934f",{"_id":213,"name":214,"subclass":215,"slug":216,"category":10,"type":11,"description":217,"officialUrl":218,"sections":219,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459342","Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa","309\u002F100","partner-provisional-and-migrant-309-100","Allows partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents who applied outside Australia to live in Australia temporarily and then permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-offshore",[220,223,227],{"title":16,"content":221,"_id":222},"(Subclasses 309 and 100)\n\n# Partner visas (apply overseas)\n\nAllows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.\n\nYou apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nYou must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is:\n\n-   an Australian citizen\n-   Australian permanent resident\n-   eligible New Zealand citizen","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459343",{"title":224,"content":225,"_id":226},"Partner (Provisional) visa","Subclass 309\n\n## [Partner (Provisional) visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-offshore\u002Fprovisional-309)\n\nThis 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 100).\n\n-   It is a temporary visa\n-   It leads directly to the permanent Partner visa\n-   You must be outside Australia when you apply\n\nStay\n\nTemporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 100) application is finalised or you withdraw your application.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD9,365.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe Department continues to prioritise aged, and compassionate and compelling applications. This is reflected in current processing times.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459344",{"title":228,"content":229,"_id":230},"Partner (Migrant) visa","Subclass 100\n\n## [Partner (Migrant) visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-offshore\u002Fmigrant-100)\n\nThe visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, live in Australia permanently. It is usually granted to people who hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309).\n\n-   This is a permanent visa\n\n-   You must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309)\n\nStay\n\nPermanently.\n\nCost\n\nYou paid for this visa when you made your applications for the temporary and permanent Partner visas.\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe processing time for a permanent Partner visa starts from the date of eligibility. **This is 2 years after you applied for the temporary and permanent Partner visas.**","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459345",{"_id":232,"name":233,"subclass":234,"slug":235,"category":10,"type":183,"description":236,"officialUrl":237,"sections":238,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459326","Dependent Child visa","445","dependent-child-445","Enables a dependent child to stay in Australia temporarily while their parent's permanent partner visa is being processed.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fdependent-child-445",[239,241,243,245,247,249],{"title":16,"content":17,"_id":240},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459327",{"title":20,"content":21,"_id":242},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459328",{"title":24,"content":25,"_id":244},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459329",{"title":28,"content":29,"_id":246},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45932a",{"title":32,"content":33,"_id":248},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45932b",{"title":36,"content":37,"_id":250},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45932c",{"_id":252,"name":253,"subclass":254,"slug":255,"category":10,"type":183,"description":256,"officialUrl":257,"sections":258,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45932d","New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa","461","new-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-461","Allows non-New Zealand citizen family members of New Zealand citizens to live and work in Australia temporarily.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461",[259,262,265,268,271],{"title":16,"content":260,"_id":261},"We strongly encourage you to undertake any required health examinations and character checks before lodging their application. Lodging a complete application assists with quicker processing times. See Step by Step – Gather your documents.\n\nFrom 23 July 2025, applicants for New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461) visa applicants can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. For more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for 5 years.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD445.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia for 5 years from the date your visa is granted\n-   travel to and from Australia as many times as you want during the 5 year period.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=461)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   not be a New Zealand citizen at the time of application\n-   meet certain [eligibility criteria](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461#Eligibility)\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45932e",{"title":52,"content":263,"_id":264},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia for 5 years from the date your visa is granted\n-   travel to and from Australia as many times as you want during the 5 year period.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for 5 years.\n\nThe visa is granted with multiple entry. You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want during the 5 year period.\n\nThe visa will be in effect from the date your visa is granted.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can combine your application with other  when you apply. \n\nwho apply for the visa must meet [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nYou can't add family members to a Subclass 461 visa application after you lodge it.\n\nWhile you can include members of your family unit when you lodge the application, the department will assess all applicants individually.\n\n### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if your [child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation). \n\nNote: a child born to a New Zealand citizen parent in Australia may not be eligible for New Zealand citizenship by descent. For information about New Zealand citizenship, see the [New Zealand government website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.govt.nz\u002Fbrowse\u002Fpassports-citizenship-and-identity\u002Fnz-citizenship\u002F).\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia after your visa ceases unless you are the holder of another visa. \n\nYou can apply for a further Subclass 461 visa if you meet the eligibility requirements.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe below are the costs to make a valid application for a Subclass 461 visa:\n\n-   AUD445.00 for the main applicant.\n-   AUD225.00 for members of the family unit over 18 years of age and AUD110.00 for those under 18 who make a combined application with the main applicant.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs such as for health examinations, police certificates and .\n\nTo work out what your visa application might cost, use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=461). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa but not in immigration clearance.\n\nNote: If you seek to satisfy the visa requirements that apply to an applicant who is outside Australia at the time of application, you should lodge your application when you are outside Australia and remain outside Australia until the Department sends you an acknowledgment letter confirming that the Department has received the application. You can only enter Australia if you hold a visa that is in effect.\n\nSee the [Step-by-Step section](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461#HowTo) for information on how to apply.\n\nSee [Visa outcome](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461#HowTo) for information on where you must be if we grant you the visa.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application can take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill the form out correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents or if more information is requested from you\n-   it takes us longer than usual to verify your information.\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct cost. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application without processing it.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and members of your family unit must meet all visa conditions that apply and follow all Australian laws.\n\nSee the [conditions for this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=461).\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want during the 5 years you may hold your visa.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a visa label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45932f",{"title":56,"content":266,"_id":267},"## You are not an Australian citizen\n\nYou cannot be granted this visa if you are an Australian citizen.\n\n* * *\n\n## You are not a New Zealand citizen\n\nYou cannot be granted this visa if you are a New Zealand citizen.\n\nIf you become a New Zealand citizen during the processing of your application you can continue with the application, or instead withdraw it and apply for a [Subclass 444 visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444) and be granted that visa if you meet the requirements.\n\nCertain persons may not be eligible for New Zealand citizenship by descent.\n\nFor information about New Zealand citizenship, see the [New Zealand government website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.govt.nz\u002Fbrowse\u002Fpassports-citizenship-and-identity\u002Fnz-citizenship\u002F).\n\n* * *\n\n## Relationship to a New Zealand citizen\n\nYou might be able to be granted this visa if you are in any of the below three categories.\n\n**You are a member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen, who is not an [eligible New Zealand citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fglossary#e) and who either:**\n\n-   is in Australia as the holder of a [Subclass 444 visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444) (they can check in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Ftools\u002Fvevo))\n-   will be travelling with you to Australia and will be granted a [Subclass 444 visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444) on entry (check Eligibility).\n\n**Note:** Your New Zealand family member must have (or be eligible for) a [Subclass 444 visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444).\n\nNew Zealand citizens are not automatically granted a [Subclass 444 visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444).\n\nTo find out if your New Zealand family member already holds a visa, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Ftools\u002Fvevo).\n\n**You are in Australia and you meet all of the following:**\n\n-   You hold a Subclass 461 visa or you do not hold a substantive visa and the last substantive visa you held was a Subclass 461 visa\n-   You are no longer a member of the family unit of the person in relation to whom you were previously granted a Subclass 461 visa\n-   You have not become a member of the family unit of any other person (whether or not you are still a member of the family unit of that other person).\n\n**You are outside Australia and you meet all of the following:**\n\n-   You held a Subclass 461 visa when you last left Australia\n-   You are no longer a member of the family unit of the person in relation to whom you were previously granted a Subclass 461 visa\n-   You have not become a member of the family unit of another person (whether or not you are still a member of the family unit of that other person).\n\n**If you are outside Australia, you must also meet one of the following:**\n\n-   You have been in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 461 visa for at least 2 years in the past 5 years immediately before you made your visa application\n-   You have substantial business, cultural, employment or personal ties with Australia that are of benefit to Australia. You must also have not been away from Australia for a continuous period of 5 years or more immediately before applying for this visa (unless you have compelling reasons for your absence).\n\nFor more information on family units see .\n\n* * *\n\n## Your immigration status when you apply\n\n### If you are outside Australia when you apply\n\nYou can apply for the subclass 461 visa without needing to hold another type of visa.\n\n### If you are in Australia when you apply\n\nYou must either:\n\n-   hold a substantive temporary visa, other than a subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa in the [Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403\u002Fdomestic-worker), or\n-   have last held a substantive temporary visa, other than a subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream, within the last 12 months prior to your application.\n\nOtherwise, you will be required to meet additional criteria applicable to unlawful non-citizens and certain Bridging visa holders.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou and any members of your family unit who apply for the visa with you must meet certain [health requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nWe strongly encourage you to undertake any required health examinations before lodging your application. Lodging a complete application assists with quicker processing times. To complete your health examinations prior to submitting your visa application visit [My Health Declarations(MHD)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhen-to-have-health-examinations).\n\n.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou and any members of your family unit 16 years of age or over who apply for the visa with you must meet certain [character requirements.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter)\n\nOther family members might also need to meet certain character requirements.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have health insurance\n\nWe recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.\n\nSee what is considered as [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nSee more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n\n**Reciprocal healthcare agreements**\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older when you make your application, you must sign the [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) unless we decide you are not required to sign it due to any compelling circumstances that you have demonstrated.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government\n\nYou should not have any outstanding debts to the Australian Government. If you owe the Australian Government any money, you must have made appropriate arrangements to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nIf you are under 18 years of age, we might not grant this visa if it is not in your best interest.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have a No Further Stay condition\n\nYou might not be able to apply for this visa if you have a No Further Stay condition.\n\n[Check if this affects you](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fwaivers-and-permissions\u002Fno-further-stay-waiver).\n\n* * *\n\nFor all criteria see [Schedule 2 for subclass 461 visa in the Migration Regulations 1994](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FF1996B03551\u002Flatest\u002Ftext\u002F2).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459330",{"title":60,"content":269,"_id":270},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nYou might want to get help with your application.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\n#### Have a valid passport or travel documents\n\nAll applicants should have a valid passport or other travel document before we grant this visa.\n\nIf you need a new passport, plan to get it before you apply for this visa.\n\nIf you cannot get a passport or travel document, tell us as soon as possible.\n\nIf you get a new passport after you apply, tell us your new passport information as soon as possible. See how to tell us [your passport details have changed](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fpassport-details).\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou must give us documents proving your identity and relationship to a New Zealand citizen. You also need to include documents about any members of your family unit who are applying with you.\n\nIf your current visa is about to end you can lodge a Subclass 461 visa application by submitting the application form and the identity documents for all applicants and the New Zealand family member.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [can't prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide identity documents and evidence of your relationship to a New Zealand citizen.\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you can't prove your identity we might:\n\n-   refuse your visa application\n-   not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years.\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\n#### Other relationships\n\nProvide a death certificate, divorce or separation documents, or a statutory declaration if anyone in your application has been:\n\n-   widowed\n-   divorced\n-   permanently separated.\n\n#### Photos\n\nProvide two recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm) for each person in your application. The photos must have:\n\n-   a plain background\n-   head and shoulders only\n-   the name of the person on the back.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nProvide an Australian police certificate if you have spent 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16 years of age. We only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   an [overseas police certificate](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Foffices-outside-australia) from every country, including your home country, where you spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16 years of age\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country in the last 10 years.\n\nIf you are under the age of 18, your New Zealand citizen [Subclass 444 visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444) holder (if applicable to your visa application) must also provide police certificates. These certificates must be from Australia, New Zealand and any other country they have lived in for more than 12 months in the last ten years. Learn more at [Character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nComplete and provide the following forms:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information (331KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf)\n\nWhere applicable, if you are under the age of 18, your New Zealand citizen [Subclass 444 visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444) holder is strongly encouraged to undertake any character checks before you lodge your application. Lodging a complete application helps achieve faster processing times.\n\n#### Police Certificate - New Zealand\n\nIf you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years in New Zealand you must provide a New Zealand police certificate.\n\nThe Department of Home Affairs will initiate the request of a New Zealand [criminal record check](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.justice.govt.nz\u002Fcriminal-records\u002F) on your behalf. A case officer will contact you directly to facilitate the check.\n\nYou will need to complete the [Consent to Exchange of Criminal Record Check Information - Jan 2024](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FDocuments\u002Fconsent-to-exchange-criminal-record-check-information.pdf) form. You may also be required to provide additional documentation to us if there are any convictions of concern. \n\n#### Health exams\n\nCheck [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) if you need to do any [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). If health examinations are required, you are strongly encouraged to do them before lodging your application so that we can process your application more quickly.\n\nEven though you cannot lodge an application for this visa in ImmiAccount, you can do any required health examinations in ImmiAccount before you lodge your application.\n\nFor more information see [health requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Evidence of relationship to a New Zealand citizen\n\nYou must be the partner of a New Zealand citizen, or the child or step-child of a New Zealand citizen or their .\n\nEvidence of your relationship to a New Zealand citizen can include:\n\n-   birth certificates for each person claiming to be a member of the family unit of the New Zealand citizen\n-   marriage certificates\n-   death certificates\n-   adoption certificates\n-   family status certificates or family books (if these documents are officially issued and maintained)\n-   evidence that you are part of the New Zealand citizen's family.\n\nSee the type of documents you need to provide to us as evidence that you are either the partner or dependent child or step-child of a New Zealand citizen in the sections below.\n\n**Also** give us evidence that the New Zealand citizen holds or is eligible for a [Subclass 444 visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444). This can include:\n\n-   the New Zealand citizen’s birth certificate\n-   the New Zealand citizen's passport.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nWe need to see evidence that you are in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your spouse or de facto . Provide:\n\n-   evidence of your partner’s identity, including a copy of their passport, a national identity card if they have one and proof of their change of name (if applicable)\n-   your marriage certificate, or enough evidence to prove that you are in a de facto relationship with your partner\n-   evidence of the genuine and ongoing nature of your relationship with your partner, such as:\n    -   statements from friends or relatives supporting that your relationship is genuine\n    -   statements from you and your partner detailing the level of commitment to one another and support derived from the relationship\n    -   photographs of joint activities and evidence of any joint travel\n    -   joint bank account statements or evidence that you pool your financial resources\n    -   billing accounts in joint names\n    -   joint leases or mortgages\n    -   documents that show you live at the same address as your partner.\n\nIf either you or your partner have been married previously, provide evidence of divorce.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependent under 18 years of age who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable\n-   character documents, if applicable.\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child (or step-child) lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child (or step-child).\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child (or step-child) to visit Australia on this visa.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child (or step-child) to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to leaved their home country.\n\nInclude a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable.\n\nIf the child (or step-child) is not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nProvide identity documents, photos and information about other relationships for dependants who are 18 years of age or older.\n\nFor every dependant 18 years of age or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents and photos\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n-   proof of enrolment at school, college or university, if applicable\n-   proof of dependency.\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are currently studying.\n\nUsually, your  (or step-child) must be under 23 years of age to be included in your application form and be under 23 years of age at the time of visa grant.\n\nHowever, a child (or step-child) over 23 years of age can be included if they are unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this case, please provide information about the physical or cognitive limitations.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nWhen you apply on paper you must provide of your documents.\n\nThis includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations.\n\nIf you are emailing us documents after you apply, the documents do not need to be certified. Use a good quality photograph or scan.\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   police certificates\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\n#### Apply online\n\nYou can't apply for this visa online.\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nSubmit a valid application before any existing visa ceases.\n\n1.  Pay the application charge. See [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n2.  Complete [Form 147 Application for a New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (subclass 461) (499KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F147.pdf).\n3.  Attach:\n    -   the payment receipt (we will not process your application until we see this)\n    -   copies of identity and travel documents for all applicants and your New Zealand citizen family member\n    -   copies of all other relevant supporting documents\n    -   If your passport has expired, provide details and a copy of this passport and evidence that you have applied for a new passport.\n4.  Post your application:\n\n    **Postal address**\n    New Zealand Family Relationship visa office\n    GPO Box 9984\n    SYDNEY NSW 2001\n    Australia\n\n    Ensure you pay the correct postage amount.\n\n    You can’t submit this application in person.\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. See what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nIf it is within standard processing times, do not call or email. We do not provide updates on the progress of your application. You will be contacted if additional information is required.\n\nWe do not acknowledge receipt of documents you send after you have submitted your application.\n\n#### Travel\n\nIf you apply in Australia, tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you hold a visa that will allow you to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\nLearn about [Bridging visas](https:\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Ftravelling-and-your-visa\u002Ftravel-on-a-bridging-visa).\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need to do any other [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for . We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents you can upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed [New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnz-citiz-family-relationship-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nWe do not acknowledge receipt of documents you send after you apply.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby). \n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you are in Australia, make sure you continue being a lawful non-citizen by holding a visa while we your application is being processed.\n\nIf you held a substantive visa when you applied for this visa, you may be eligible for an associated bridging visa A (BVA). If you are granted a BVA and your current visa ceases before your Subclass 461 visa is decided, the BVA will come into effect. You can stay lawfully in Australia on the BVA while your application is being processed.\n\nSee what to do if [your visa has ceased or is about to cease](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nIf you made mistakes in your application, let us know as soon as you can. Complete [Form 1023 - Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to the [New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnz-citiz-family-relationship-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to the [New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnz-citiz-family-relationship-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child (or step-child)\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee [what to do if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australian when we make a decision.\n\nEnsure you keep your contact details with us up to date. We will let you know in writing our decision about your visa application. If your visa is granted, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions.\n\nKeep a copy of the decision with you when in Australia.\n\nIf your visa is refused, we will let you know in writing. We will tell you why your visa was refused and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459331",{"title":64,"content":272,"_id":273},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card \n\nAll people arriving Australia must complete an [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Using the SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do on your visa\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws. See your conditions in your grant letter or in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child (or step-child).\n\nSee [how to tell us when your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation)\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\n#### Check your visa conditions and expiry\n\nSee your conditions and work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for 5 years.\n\nThe visa starts on the date it is granted.\n\nTo see when you must leave Australia, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview) \n\n### Staying longer\n\nYou can apply for another Subclass 461 visa if you meet the [eligibility criteria](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461#Eligibility).\n\nIf you no longer meet the eligibility criteria for another Subclass 461 visa, or want to apply for permanent residence, you should explore your options with the [Visa finder.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder) \n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nThe visa is granted with multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while you hold your Subclass 461 visa.\n\nThe time you spend outside Australia does not extend the visa.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n### Working\n\nThis visa lets you work and study in Australia. You are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements)\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Departures SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Get your super\n\nYou are likely to have some money in a superannuation fund if you worked in Australia and you are:\n\n-   18 years of age or older\n-   paid AUD450 or more before tax in a month.\n\nSee [how to access your super](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fleaving-australia).\n\n#### International Movement Record\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459332",{"_id":275,"name":7,"subclass":276,"slug":277,"category":10,"type":11,"description":278,"officialUrl":279,"sections":280,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459318","802","child-802","Permits a child already in Australia to stay permanently with their parent.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fchild-802",[281,284,287,290,293],{"title":16,"content":282,"_id":283},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Child visa subclasses 101, 102, 802, 445, 117 and 837 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 1 April 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD3,235.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa the child can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=802)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### The child must\n\n-   be a of a parent who is an Australian citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent visa\n-   be under 18 years, a full-time student aged over 18 and under 25, or over 18 and unable to work due to a disability\n-   be single and dependent on the parent\n-   be in Australia when the application is made and when we make our decision\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459319",{"title":52,"content":285,"_id":286},"[With this visa the child can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long the child can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include other children](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[The child's obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa the child can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nThe child can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility of this visa remains valid.\n\nIf the child wants to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   they will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) visa so they can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   they might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If they become an Australian citizen, they don't require a visa to re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for Australian citizenship\n\nTo see when the child's travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n## How long the child can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets the child stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nThe child becomes a permanent resident the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Include other children\n\nIf the child has siblings who also want to apply, submit separate applications for each sibling.\n\nThe child's dependent children can be included on their application when they apply or at any time before we decide the application.\n\nDependent children of the child who apply for the visa must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD3,235.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a charge for each dependent child who applies for the visa with you.\n\nThere might be other costs for [health exams](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth),  and . \n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=802). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n## Apply from\n\nThe child must be in Australia, but not in , when the application is submitted and when we make a decision.\n\nThe child can't apply for this visa if they are in Australia on another visa with a no further stay condition.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   it is not filled in correctly\n-   it does not include all required documents or we need more information \n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n-   you do not make full payment at the time of initial lodgement.\n\nWe cannot process the application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. If this happens, we will let you know and may return your application.\n\nYou should receive an acknowledgement of your application (and advice of any associated bridging visa) within approximately one (1) month after lodgement.\n\nWe will contact you using your authorised method if we need more information. Otherwise, we will contact you with the outcome of your application.\n\n## The child's obligations\n\nThe child and any dependants must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link the visa to the child's passport. They will not get a label in their passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45931a",{"title":56,"content":288,"_id":289},"## Be dependent on their parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent visa holder\n\nThe must be dependent on a parent who is an: \n\n-   Australian citizen\n-   Eligible New Zealand citizen\n-   Australian permanent visa holder\n\nThey can be their parent's:\n\n-   biological child\n-   adopted child\n-   stepchild (only from a former parent)\n\nA child does not meet the dependency requirement, if the stepparent is the current spouse or de facto partner of the child’s biological or adopted parent.\n\n### Adopted children\n\nTo be eligible for this visa, the adoption must have been finalised before the child turned 18.\n\nThe adoption can have happened either before or after the parent became an Australian citizen, Australian permanent visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen.\n\nIf the child was adopted after their parent became an Australian citizen, Australian permanent visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen, they must have been adopted:\n\n-   through an intercountry adoption with the involvement of an [Australian state or territory central authority](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.intercountryadoption.gov.au\u002Fpost-adoption-support\u002Fstate-territory-support\u002F), or\n-   through an intercountry adoption by arrangement between two countries (other than Australia) that are parties to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Hague Adoption Convention), or\n-   if no Australian state or territory central authority was involved, through an expatriate adoption by an Australian citizen, an eligible New Zealand citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent visa who has been living outside Australia for more than 12 months before the adoption was finalised\n\nLearn more about adopting a child overseas from [Intercountry Adoptions Australia](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.intercountryadoption.gov.au\u002F).\n\nIt is recommended that you obtain independent legal advice both in Australia and in the child’s country of usual residence before proceeding with an expatriate adoption as there are risks for both the child and the adoptive parents in this process.\n\n### Stepchildren\n\nTo be eligible for this visa, a stepchild must:\n\n-   be the child of their step-parent’s former partner\n-   be aged under 18.\n\nThe step-parent must also have either:\n\n-   an Australian parenting order in force that says the child is to live with them and be looked after by them, or\n-   guardianship or custody of the child under an Australian law or the law of another country.\n\n### Citizenship by Descent\n\nThe child may apply for [Australian citizenship by descent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen\u002Fby-descent) instead of a visa to travel to Australia, if:\n\n-   the child was born outside Australia\n-   one of their parents was an Australian citizen at the time of their child’s birth.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a sponsor\n\nThe child must be sponsored by an eligible parent or their parent's spouse or de facto partner.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship before the visa can be granted.\n\nIf the sponsor and\u002For their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a pending registrable offence charge, we will refuse the sponsorship and visa application.\n\nIf the sponsor and\u002For their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a registrable offence conviction, we can only approve the sponsorship in very limited circumstances.\n\nLearn more about [measures for the protection of children](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fchild-101\u002Fmeasures-for-the-protection-of-children).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nThe child must be either:\n\n-   under 18 years old, or\n-   over 18 and under 25 years and studying full time, or\n-   over 18 years with a disability\n\n### If the child is over 18 and under 25 years and studying full time\n\nIf the child is over 18 and under 25 years old they:\n\n-   must be a full-time student when they apply and when the visa application is decided\n-   can't work full time\n-   must be financially dependent on their parent more than any other person\n\nThe child is a full-time student if they are:\n\n-   enrolled in a full-time course that leads to a professional, trade or vocational qualification\n-   attending classes\n\nThe child should have started study since turning 18 years of age or within 6 months (or a reasonable time) of finishing school. Any gaps of more than 6 months between their final year of school and the start of their further studies must be explained.\n\n### If the child is over 18 years with a disability\n\nIf the child is 18 years or older with a disability, they:\n\n-   must have totally or partially lost their bodily or mental functions\n-   can't work full time\n-   must be financially dependent on their parent\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no partner\n\nThe child:\n\n-   can't be married or in a de facto relationship\n-   can't be engaged to be married\n\nIf the child is over 18, they must never have been married or had a de facto partner. \n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nThe child and any of their dependent children who apply for the visa with them must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nDependent children who are not applying for the visa might also need to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nIf the child is aged 16 years and over they must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that their dependent children who apply for the visa with them meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf the child or any member of their family owes the Australian Government money, it must be paid back or there must be a formal arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nChildren aged 18 or older must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to them, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) booklet\n-   sign the [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) confirming they will obey Australian laws and respect the Australian way of life\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider the child’s immigration history when we make a decision on the application, which means the child might not be eligible for this visa if they have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances, the child may still apply for a permanent visa if they have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf immigration assistance is needed, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have consent to migrate to Australia\n\nWe will only grant this visa to a child younger than 18 years if either:\n\n-   the child has the written consent of everyone who can legally decide where they live, or\n-   the laws of the child’s home country allow them to leave their home country, or\n-   it is consistent with any [Australian child order](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FFamiliesAndMarriage\u002FFamilies\u002FInternationalFamilyLaw\u002FPages\u002FRegistrationofoverseaschildorders.aspx) about the child\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step guide.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fchild-802#HowTo)\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45931b",{"title":60,"content":291,"_id":292},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck the child's passport is valid. Tell us if someone is acting on the child's behalf.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide documents in support of the visa application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if the child's identity can't be established or [false information is provided](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of the child's current passport showing their photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if they have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names the child has been known by\n\nIf the child was adopted, provide certified copies of the adoption papers or the adoption compliance certificate.\n\n#### Travel documents\n\nProvide a certified copy of the passport or travel document the child used to enter Australia and any passports the child has held since then.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm) of the child and for any dependent child included in the application.\n\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   passport-size (45mm x 35mm)\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of your head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nThe child can wear untinted prescription glasses. If the child wears a head covering for religious reasons, they can show only their face.\n\n#### Child's relationship to the parent\n\nProvide evidence the child is related to their parent, such as:\n\n-   a birth certificate\n-   a marriage certificate\n-   a family status certificate or family book, if officially issued and maintained\n\nIf the child was adopted, provide the child's adoption papers or adoption compliance certificate.\n\nWhere an adoption involved an Australian state or territory central adoption authority, including a letter supporting the adoption.\n\nIf the child was adopted through an expatriate adoption process, provide evidence that:\n\n-   at least one of the adoptive parents lived outside Australia for more than 12 months before the adoption was finalised\n-   the adoptive parent did not arrange to live overseas so they could avoid Australia’s intercountry adoption laws\n-   the adoptive parent has full and permanent parental rights, with no remaining legal ties between the child and the birth parents\n-   the child was adopted in line with the adoption laws of their home country\n\n#### Financial documents\n\nIf the child is over 18 when the application is made, provide evidence the child is dependent on their parent for basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing, and how long this support has been provided. Evidence could include:\n\n-   bank statements\n-   money transfers\n-   rent receipts\n\n#### Applicant circumstances documents\n\nDepending on the child's situation, we might require other documents.\n\n#### Applicants aged 18 to 25 years studying full time\n\nProvide evidence the child is enrolled and actively participating as a full-time student in a post-secondary course of study.\n\nProvide a statement to explain any gaps longer than 6 months between their final year of secondary school and further studies.\n\n#### Applicants aged 18 or older with disability\n\nProvide evidence from a qualified medical practitioner the applicant has a total or partial loss of mental or body function that stops them from working.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with the child, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   travel documents\n-   proof of the child's relationship with the dependant, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who has a legal right to decide where the child lives.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to stay Australia on this visa\n\nInclude an identity document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\n\n-   passport\n-   driver’s licence\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country\n\n#### Character documents\n\nWe might ask you to provide an Australian state or territory police certificate if you have lived in an Australian state or territory for at least 12 months. \n\nIf you have lived for at least 12 months in an overseas country, we might ask you to provide a police certificate from that country.\n\nIf anyone included in the application has served in the armed forces of any country, they must provide their military service record or discharge papers.\n\nChildren over 16 years of age must complete and provide [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents [certified](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\nPhotographs of the applicant and any of their dependent children included in the application must also be certified.\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide your application\n-   each document only once, even if it is evidence of more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa on paper. \n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete the following 2 forms and send them together:\n\n-   [Form 47CH Application for migration to Australia by a child (2MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47ch.pdf)\n-   [Form 40CH Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia (2MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40ch.pdf)\n\nThe forms must be completed in English. \n\nPay for the application before it is submitted using the online portal payment function in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). Include evidence the application is paid for with your application. For other payment options see [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nApplications for this visa can't be submitted in person. Send the application by post or courier to the Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth at the address on the form. Include all required documents and forms with your application. \n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter applying\n\nWe will let the applicant know when we have received the application and documents. There might be other things to do or be aware of after applying.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa made in Australia.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide updates on the progress of the child's application within normal processing times. We will let you know if we need anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nTell us if the child needs to travel outside Australia while we process their application. We need to know because the child must be in Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure the child has a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know when to arrange the child’s [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for . We will let you know if the child needs to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure the child stays lawful by holding a valid visa while we process their application.\n\nWhen the visa application was made, the child was granted a bridging visa associated with the application. If their current visa expires before we make a decision, the bridging visa will start. The child can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process their new visa application.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add the child's dependent children to their visa application any time before we make a decision.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby). \n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to the child's phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to the child's relationship status\n-   the child is over 18 and stops studying full-time or starts working full-time\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw the application.\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nThe child must be in Australia when we make our decision.\n\nWe will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant the visa, we will advise:\n\n-   the visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   any visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of the grant letter with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse the child's visa, we will advise:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   any rights of review\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse the application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45931c",{"title":64,"content":294,"_id":295},"[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### The child's obligations\n\nThe child and family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings we need to know about include:\n\n-   changes to the child's passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   changes of name\n\nSee how to let us know if there is a [change in the child's situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### See how long the child can stay \n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets the child stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nThe child becomes a permanent resident the day we grant the visa.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nThe child can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility of this visa remains valid.\n\nIf the child wants to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   they will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) visa so they can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   they might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If they become an Australian citizen, they don't require a visa to re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for Australian citizenship\n\nTo see when the child's travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Working\n\nThe child may be able to work or study in Australia from the date we grant this visa. They are protected by Australian workplace law. [See their workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nYou can't add a family member after we have decided the application.\n\nIf we have made a decision on your visa and you want to bring a family member to Australia, you will need to submit a new visa application for them.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, the child might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen). \n\nFor citizenship purposes, the child's permanent residence starts the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before the child leaves\n\nThe child must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\nCheck if the child needs a Resident Return visa to return to Australia as a permanent resident in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After the child leaves\n\n#### Prove the child has been to Australia\n\n[Request the child's international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of their travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45931d",{"_id":297,"name":298,"subclass":299,"slug":300,"category":10,"type":11,"description":301,"officialUrl":302,"sections":303,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459303","Aged Parent visa","804","aged-parent-804","Enables aged parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Faged-parent-804",[304],{"title":76,"content":77,"_id":305},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459304",{"_id":307,"name":308,"subclass":309,"slug":310,"category":10,"type":11,"description":311,"officialUrl":312,"sections":313,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459346","Partner visa","820\u002F801","partner-820-801","Permits partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents who applied in Australia to stay temporarily and then permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore",[314,317,321],{"title":16,"content":315,"_id":316},"(Subclasses 820 and 801)\n\n# Partner visas (apply in Australia)\n\nAllows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.\n\nYou apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nIn most circumstances, you must be the spouse (married) or de facto partner of an:\n\n-   Australian citizen\n-   Australian permanent resident or\n-   eligible New Zealand citizen","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459347",{"title":318,"content":319,"_id":320},"Partner visa (Temporary)","Subclass 820\n\n## [Partner visa (Temporary)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Ftemporary-820)\n\nThis 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).\n\n-   This is a temporary visa\n\n-   This leads directly to the permanent Partner visa\n\n-   You must be in Australia when you apply\n\nStay\n\nTemporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application is finalised or you withdraw your application.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD9,365.00 for most applicants. From AUD1,560.00 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders. \n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459348",{"title":322,"content":323,"_id":324},"Partner visa (Permanent)","Subclass 801\n\n## [Partner visa (Permanent)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801)\n\nThis visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).\n\n-   This is a permanent visa\n-   You must hold a temporary [Partner visa (subclass 820)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=c3acc3ae-6b80-4a13-80d0-19b2b0b1e1a6)\n\nStay\n\nPermanently.\n\nCost\n\nYou paid for this visa when you made your applications for the temporary and permanent Partner visas.\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe processing time for a permanent Partner visa starts from the date of eligibility. **This is 2 years after you applied for the temporary and permanent Partner visas**.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459349",{"_id":326,"name":104,"subclass":327,"slug":328,"category":10,"type":11,"description":329,"officialUrl":330,"sections":331,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459356","835","remaining-relative-835","Allows individuals already in Australia whose only near relatives are in Australia to stay permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fremaining-relative-835",[332,335,338,341,344],{"title":16,"content":333,"_id":334},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Other Family subclasses 114, 115, 116, 835, 836 and 838 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 25 June 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD5,280.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Other Family Visa Queue](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates)\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare).\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=835)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when we decide your application\n-   be a remaining relative of an Australian citizen or or\n-   have an eligible sponsor\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](\u003C\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess graphic.jpg>)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459357",{"title":52,"content":336,"_id":337},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[Travel to and from Australia for 5 years](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare).\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\n## Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility on this visa remains valid.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include  in your application when you apply. You can also add them to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\n## Cost\n\nThis visa costs AUD5,280.00. There is an additional charge for each family member who applies with you.\n\nYou pay for this visa in 2 parts, called instalments. Pay the first instalment when you apply and the second instalment when we ask you to.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and . \n\nTo work out what your visa will cost use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=835). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\nSee more about [visa fees and charges](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges).\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be in Australia when you apply and when we decide on your application.\n\n## Processing times\n\nThe demand for Other Family visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, processing times for these applications can be lengthy.\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you and\u002For\n-   your information takes longer than usual to verify.\n\nWe can't process your application if you don't pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\nApplications for this visa are subject to .\n\nLearn more about the [Other Family Visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates) queues and [processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities).\n\nThe [Reports on Migration Programs](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fstatistics\u002Fvisa-statistics\u002Flive\u002Fmigration-program) have further information on Migration Program outcomes against planning for each migration program year.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459358",{"title":56,"content":339,"_id":340},"## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must be sponsored by an eligible parent or step-parent, sibling or step-sibling, or an eligible partner of your relative.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have other near relatives\n\nWe will not grant you this visa if:\n\n-   you or your partner have a  who usually live outside Australia, or\n-   you or your partner have a  who live in Australia on a temporary visa (and are not an ) or unlawfully. Temporary visas include bridging visas.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have assurance of support\n\nYou must be able to obtain an assurance of support.\n\nAn assurance of support assures us that you will not have to rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this visa. The assurance is for you and any family members who come to Australia with you on this visa.\n\nWe will let you know when you need to provide the assurance of support.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou and family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that other non-migrating family members meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or have an approved arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) booklet\n-   sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459359",{"title":60,"content":342,"_id":343},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck your passport. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nYou don't have to have a valid passport to apply but you must provide details of your most recent passport.\n\nHowever, we will only grant the visa if you have a valid passport.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide documents to support your application. You will also need your sponsor documents.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you can't prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   we might not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Sponsor documents\n\nYour migration must be sponsored by your eligible relative or relative's eligible partner.\nThe sponsor must be:\n\n-   aged 18 years or older and\n-   a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen\n\nYour sponsor must complete [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (357KB PDF) (469KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf).\nTo prove your relationship with your sponsor, you will need to give us:\n\n-   birth certificate\n-   marriage certificates\n-   death certificates\n-   adoption certificates\n-   family status certificates or family books if officially issued and maintained\n\nTo prove that your sponsor is an eligible citizen or permanent resident, give us:\n\n-   citizenship certificate\n-   passport\n-   valid visa (for eligible New Zealand citizens)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nWe might ask you for character documents, including police certificates. Do not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. [Learn more about police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\nIf the child is not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo be included in your visa application as a dependent child, your child must be:\n\n-   under 18 years, or\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age, unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n-   proof of dependency\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   a completed [Form 47a - Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are currently studying\n\nUsually, your child or stepchild must be under 23 years old to be included in your application.\n\nHowever, a dependant older than 23 years can be included if they are unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this case, provide information about the physical or cognitive limitation.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate or\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated document in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents as a . This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa on paper. You must be in Australia when you apply.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete [Form 47OF Application for migration to Australia by other family members (615KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47of.pdf).\n\nYour sponsor must complete:\n\n-   [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (469KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf)\n\nComplete the form in English.\n\nYou can't pay for this visa in person.\n\nYou must pay the first instalment when you apply. Pay for the application before it is submitted using the online portal payment function in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). Include evidence the application is paid for with your application.\n\nFor other payment options see [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nYou can't submit this application in person. Send the application by post or courier to the Parent, Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth, Western Australia to at the address on the form. Include all required documents and forms with your application.\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. There may be other things you need to know and might have to do.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa into ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide you with updates on your application's progress within normal processing times. We will let you know if you need to provide anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nTell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. We need to know because you must be in Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for  (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, you were granted a Bridging visa. If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the bridging visa will start. You can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not cancel your current visa. If you do, you will:\n\n-   be in Australia unlawfully\n-   not be eligible for a bridging visa.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nPay the second instalment when we tell you to. We will send you an invoice for the instalment after you have met all other requirements for the visa.\n\nYou must pay the instalment or we can't grant the visa.\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw the application\n-   if you have experienced domestic or family violence see [Family violence provisions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions).\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou must be in Australia when we decide on your application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant you the visa, we will let you know:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of our decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45935a",{"title":64,"content":345,"_id":346},"[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do when you have this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\nCheck your Resident Return visa expiry, visa conditions, work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### See how long you can stay \n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day we grant this visa.\n\n### Access Australian Government benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident, you may have to wait before you are able to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Learn more about newly arrives residents’ waiting periods from [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel condition ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n### Working\n\nThis visa lets you work and study in Australia as a permanent resident. You are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen). \n\nFor citizenship purposes, your starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid\n\nSee what to do [if your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### **Departures SmartGate**\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### **Proving you have been to Australia**\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45935b",{"_id":348,"name":127,"subclass":349,"slug":350,"category":10,"type":11,"description":351,"officialUrl":352,"sections":353,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45930b","836","carer-836","Allows individuals already in Australia to stay permanently to care for a relative with a long-term medical condition.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fcarer-836",[354,357,360,363,366],{"title":16,"content":355,"_id":356},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Other Family subclasses 114, 115, 116, 835, 836 and 838 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 25 June 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD2,175.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Other Family Visa Queue](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates)\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=836)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be in Australia when you apply for the visa and when we decide your application\n-   be a carer for your Australian relative who needs care or a member of their family who lives with them and needs care and who has no reasonable access to care in Australia\n-   be sponsored by an eligible sponsor\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](\u003C\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess graphic.jpg>)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45930c",{"title":52,"content":358,"_id":359},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\nThis visa lets you stay in Australia to provide care to someone with a long-term medical condition who does not have reasonable access to care options in Australia. The person you care for must be your Australian relative who needs care, or your relative's family member who lives with them and needs care.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility on this visa remains valid.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include in your application when you apply. \n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\n## Cost\n\nThis visa costs from AUD2,175.00 for the main applicant. There is also an additional charge for each family member who applies with you.\n\nYou pay for this visa in 2 parts called instalments.\n\nPay the first instalment when you apply. Pay the second instalment when we ask you to.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for each applicant for [health checks](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth),  and .\n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=836) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs.\n\nWe might consider reducing your second instalment to nil if you can show us that paying the second instalment is likely to cause you or the person you are caring for severe financial hardship.\n\nWe will not reduce the second instalment for anyone applying for the visa with you.\n\nSend your request to us in writing.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.\n\n## Processing times\n\nThe demand for Other Family visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, processing times for these applications can be lengthy.\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you and\u002For\n-   your information takes longer than usual to verify.\n\nWe can't process your application if you don't pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\nApplications for this visa are subject to .\n\nLearn more about the [Other Family Visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates) queues and [processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities).\n\nThe [Reports on Migration Programs](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fstatistics\u002Fvisa-statistics\u002Flive\u002Fmigration-program) have further information on Migration Program outcomes against planning for each migration program year.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45930d",{"title":56,"content":361,"_id":362},"## Be a carer\n\nAmong other things, you must be willing and able to provide ongoing substantial care and continuing support or assistance to your Australian relative who needs care or their family member who lives with them and needs care.\n\nTo show this, you should fully understand your Australian relative or their family member's medical condition and what their care needs are.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor. \n\nWe must approve the sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Hold or have held a substantive visa\n\nYou must:\n\n-   hold any substantive visa, except a Transit visa (subclass 771), or\n-   have held any substantive visa except a subclass 771 and made a valid application for a subclass 836 visa within a certain time\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou, and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you, must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that other family members meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family member owes the Australian Government money you or they must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) book\n-   sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45930e",{"title":60,"content":364,"_id":365},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck your passport. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\n#### Organise a Bupa medical certificate\n\nYour Australian relative who needs care or their family member who lives with them and needs care must be assessed by and get a medical certificate from [Bupa Medical Visa Services](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.bupamvs.com.au\u002F). The certificate must include a statement that the person has a medical condition and requires a certain amount of care for this.\n\nWe won't accept the visa application unless we have evidence this process has at least begun.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide evidence to support your application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [cannot prove your identity or do not provide true information.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information)\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you cannot prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   we might not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Bupa medical certificate\n\nProvide a medical certificate from [Bupa Medical Visa Services](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.bupamvs.com.au\u002F) that includes a statement that your Australian relative needs care or their family member who lives with them needs care because of a medical condition.\n\nIf your Australian relative who needs care or their family member who lives with them and needs care has begun the assessment process but have not yet been assessed, give us a letter from Bupa Medical Visa Services confirming this.\n\nWe will not accept the visa application unless we have evidence this process has at least begun.\n\nYou must also give us written evidence that your Australian relative who needs care or their family member who lives with them and needs care does not have reasonable access to care in Australia.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nProvide Australian  if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16. We only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police. For immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   an overseas police certificate from [every country](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Flist), including your home country, where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country\n\nComplete and provide the following forms:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf)\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependent under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   as a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to migrate to Australia on this visa.\n\nInclude an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or drivers licence.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must be:\n\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner.\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you will need to provide evidence they are dependent on you due to disability.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents \n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts\n-   If the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about , if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate, or\n-   proof you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply, except in limited circumstances\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship could include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner lives or has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent photos (45mm x 35mm) of anyone included in the application.\n\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   45mm x 35mm\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of your head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nYou can wear untinted prescription glasses. If you wear a head covering for religious reasons, you can show only your face.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents . This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa on paper. You must be in Australia, but not in , when the application is submitted and when we decide on your application.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete and submit with your other documents [Form 47OF Application for migration to Australia by other family members](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47OF.pdf).\n\nThe forms must be completed in English. \n\nPay for the application before it is submitted using the online portal payment function in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). Include evidence the application is paid for with your application. For other payment options see [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nApplications for this visa can't be submitted in person. Send the application by post or courier to the Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth at the address on the form. Include all required documents and forms with your application. \n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application. There are other things you need to know and might have to do.\n\nIf you did not give us the Bupa medical certificate when you applied, you should give it to us within 3 months of applying. If we don't have the medical certificate by the time we decide on your application, we will not grant you the visa.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa into ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide you with updates on your application's progress within normal processing times. We will let you know if you need to provide anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nTell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. We need to know because you must be in Australia when we decide on your application.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire)\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for  (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach them to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, you were granted a bridging visa. If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the bridging visa will start. You can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process your visa application.\n\nDo not cancel your current visa. If you do, you will:\n\n-   be staying in Australia unlawfully\n-   not be eligible for a bridging visa\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nPay the second instalment when we tell you to. We will send you an invoice for the instalment after you have met all other requirements for the visa.\n\nYou must pay the instalment or we can't grant the visa.\n\nWe might consider reducing your second instalment to nil if you can show us it is likely to cause you or the person you are caring for severe financial hardship.\n\nWe will not reduce the second instalment for anyone applying for the visa with you.\n\nSend us a request in writing. \n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n-   if you have experienced domestic or family violence see [Family violence provisions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions).\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou must be in Australia when we decide on your application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nWe will let you know:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of our decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45930f",{"title":64,"content":367,"_id":368},"[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do on your visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\n**Check your visa conditions and expiry**\n\nSee your visa expiry, conditions and work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Access Australian Government benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident you might have to wait to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Learn more about newly arrived residents' waiting periods from [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Ftopics\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period\u002F30726).\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility on this visa remains valid.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n#### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\n\n-   you have a Carer visa (subclass 836)\n-   you do not want a [Special Category visa (subclass 444)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444)\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might affect your eligibility for Australian citizenship.\n\n### Prove you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\nYou can request your international movement records by completing [Form 1359 Request for international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1359.pdf).\n\n### Working\n\nWith this visa you become a permanent resident. This means you can work and study. You are protected by Australian workplace law. [See your workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bring a family member\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Become an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n**Check your travel documents**\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n**Ensure your Resident Return visa is still valid**\n\nSee when your visa expires in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F)\n\nSee what to do if [your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire)\n\n### At the border\n\n**Leaving the airport faster**\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n**Proving you have been to Australia**\n\nTo prove you have been to Australia, request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frequest-international-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459310",{"_id":370,"name":150,"subclass":371,"slug":372,"category":10,"type":11,"description":373,"officialUrl":374,"sections":375,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933a","837","orphan-relative-837","Allows an orphaned child already in Australia to stay permanently with their Australian relative.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Forphan-relative-837",[376,379,382,385,388],{"title":16,"content":377,"_id":378},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Child visa subclasses 101, 102, 802, 445, 117 and 837 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 1 April 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD1,980.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa the child can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia in line with Australian law\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=837)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### The child must\n\n-   be under 18 years of age, single and with no parent to care for them\n-   have a relative who is a Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident \n-   be in Australia but not in immigration clearance when the application is made and when we make a decision\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933b",{"title":52,"content":380,"_id":381},"[With this visa the child can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long the child can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include other children](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[The child's obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa the child can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia in line with Australian law\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nThe child can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility of this visa remains valid.\n\nIf the child wants to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility, they:\n\n-   will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   can also consider Australian citizenship. If they become an Australian citizen, they won't require a visa to enter Australia. They will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nTo see when the child's travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n## How long the child can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets the child stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, the child becomes a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Include other children\n\nIf the child has siblings who also want to apply, make a separate application for each sibling.\n\nThe child's dependent children can be included on their application when they apply or at any time before we decide the application.\n\nDependent children of the child who apply for the visa must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD1,980.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a charge for each of the child's dependent children who apply for the visa.\n\nThere might also be other costs for [health checks](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth), and . \n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=837) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n## Apply from\n\nThe child must be in Australia when the application is made and when we make a decision.\n\nThe child can't validly apply for this visa if they are in Australia on another visa with a no further stay condition.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   it is not filled in correctly\n-   it does not include all required documents or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n-   you do not make full payment at the time of initial lodgement.\n\nWe cannot process the application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. If this happens, we will let you know and may return your application.\n\nYou should receive an acknowledgement of your application (and advice of any associated bridging visa) within approximately one (1) month after lodgement.\n\nWe will contact you using your authorised method if we need more information. Otherwise, we will contact you with the outcome of your application.\n\n## The child's obligations\n\nThe child and any of their dependent children who are granted the visa must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link the child's visa to their passport. They will not get a label in their passport.\n\nIf we grant the visa, we will send a grant notification letter containing the visa grant number. Use this number to access the digital visa record.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933c",{"title":56,"content":383,"_id":384},"## Have a sponsor\n\nThe child must be sponsored by an eligible sibling or step-sibling, grandparent or step-grandparent, aunt, uncle, step-aunt or step-uncle.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship before the visa can be granted.\n\nIf the sponsor and\u002For their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a pending registrable offence charge, we will refuse the sponsorship and visa application.\n\nIf the sponsor and\u002For their spouse or de facto partner (if any) have a registrable offence conviction, we can only approve the sponsorship in very limited circumstances.\n\nLearn more about [measures for the protection of children](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Forphan-relative-117\u002Fmeasures-for-the-protection-of-children).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nThe child must be under 18 years old when they apply for the visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no parent who can care for them\n\nWe will not grant this visa unless the child has no parent who can care for them. This might be because both of their parents either:\n\n-   are deceased\n-   are permanently incapable of caring for the child\n-   can't be found.\n\nWe will not grant this visa if the child's parents are capable of caring for them but don't want to.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have consent to migrate to Australia\n\nWe will only grant this visa to a child younger than 18 years if either:\n\n-   the child has the written consent of everyone who can legally decide where they live\n-   the laws of the child’s home country allow them to leave their home country\n-   it is consistent with any [Australian child order](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FFamiliesAndMarriage\u002FFamilies\u002FInternationalFamilyLaw\u002FPages\u002FRegistrationofoverseaschildorders.aspx) about the child\n\n* * *\n\n## Hold a visa\n\nThe child might not be able to get this visa if:\n\n-   they do not currently hold a  \n-   they have not applied to get an Orphan Relative visa within 12 months of the previous substantive visa ceasing\n-   the substantive visa they hold or last held was a subclass 771 Transit visa. \n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nThe child and any of their dependent children who apply for the visa with them must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nDependent children who are not applying for the visa might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nIf the child is aged 16 years or older they must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that other dependent children who apply for the visa meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf the child owes the Australian Government money it must be paid it back or there must be a formal arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider the child’s immigration history when we make a decision on the application, which means the child might not be eligible for this visa if they have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances, the child may still apply for a permanent visa if they have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf immigration assistance is needed, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step guide.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Forphan-relative-837#HowTo)\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933d",{"title":60,"content":386,"_id":387},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck the child's passport is valid. Tell us if someone is acting on the child's behalf.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide documents to support the application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove the child's identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of the child's current passport showing their photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if they have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   change of name documents from an Australian registry of births, deaths and marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names the child has been known by.\n\n#### Travel documents\n\nProvide a certified copy of the passport or travel document the child used to enter Australia. We also need copies of any passports the child has held since then.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm) of the child and for any other dependant included in the application.\n\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   passport-size (45mm x 35mm)\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of your head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nThe child can wear untinted prescription glasses. If the child wears a head covering for religious reasons, they can show only their face.\n\n#### Evidence the child has no parents who can care for them\n\nYou must provide evidence the child has no parents capable of caring for them.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   a death certificate or other official document\n-   evidence such as a medical report, showing why the child's parents are unable to care for them\n\nIf the child's parents can't be found, provide evidence of:\n\n-   how long they have been missing\n-   what efforts have been made to contact or find them\n\n#### Child's relationship to their relative\n\nProvide evidence of the child's relationship to the sponsor such as:\n\n-   a birth certificate\n-   a marriage certificate\n-   an adoption certificate\n-   a family status certificate or family book, if officially issued and maintained\n\n#### Character documents\n\nChildren over 16 years must provide police certificates from every country they have spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years, since turning 16.\n\nFor Australia, we only accept National Police Certificates applied for under Code 33 – Immigration\u002FCitizenship. The [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks) issue these certificates. We don't accept standard disclosure certificates or certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nFor immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\n\nIf anyone in the application served in the armed forces of any country, they must provide military service records or discharge papers.\n\nChildren over 16 years must complete and provide [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf).\n\n#### Documents for dependants under 18\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with the child, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of the child's relationship with them, like a birth certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nAny applicant under 18 years of age must get consent to migrate to Australia. This must be from everyone who has a legal right to decide where the child lives.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving consent for the child to stay in Australia on this visa.\n\nInclude an identity document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration. This could be a:\n\n-   passport\n-   driver’s licence.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows the child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare the documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. Send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents [certified](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of the completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa on paper. \n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete the following 2 forms and send them together by post or courier to the Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth.\n\nYou must pay the application charge **before you post your application**. See [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nWe will not process your application until you pay the application charge. Your application should also include evidence of payment of the application charge. You must also include all the relevant supporting documentation.\n\n-   [Form 47CH Application for migration to Australia by a child (2MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47ch.pdf)\n-   [Form 40CH Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia (2MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40ch.pdf)\n\nWe cannot consider your application if you submit it at any other office or in any other way, as it will not be valid. You cannot submit applications for this visa in person.\n\nYou must complete the forms in English. \n\n**By post (with correct prepaid postage)**:\n\nDepartment of Home Affairs\nChild and Other Family Processing Centre\nLocked Bag 7\nNORTHBRIDGE WA 6865\n\n**By courier:**\n\nDepartment of Home Affairs\nChild and Other Family Processing Centre\nWellington Central\n836 Wellington Street\nWEST PERTH WA 6005\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter applying\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa made in Australia.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide updates on the progress of the child's application within normal processing times. We will let you know if we need anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nTell us if the child wants to travel outside Australia while we process the application. We need to know because if the child made the visa application in Australia, we can't grant the visa if they are outside Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf the child leaves Australia, make sure they have a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know when to arrange the child’s [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for . We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure the child stays lawful by holding a valid visa while we process their application.\n\nWhen the visa application was made, the child was granted a bridging visa associated with the application. If their current visa expires before we make a decision, the bridging visa will start. The child can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process their new visa application.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add the child's dependent children to their visa application any time before we make a decision.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby). \n\n#### Mistakes on the application\n\nLet us know as soon as possible.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to a completed Child and Orphan Relative Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fchild-and-orphan-relative-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw the application.\n\nSee how to tell us if [the situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nThe child must be in Australia when we make a decision. \n\nWe will advise of our decision in writing. Keep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we grant the child's visa, we will tell you the:\n\n-   visa grant number\n-   date the visa starts\n-   visa conditions.\n\nIf we refuse the child's visa we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether there is a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse the application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933e",{"title":64,"content":389,"_id":390},"[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### The child's obligations\n\nThe child and family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### See how long the child can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. The child can stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, the child's permanent residence starts on the day they were granted the visa.\n\n### Access Support Services\n\nIt is important to be aware of your rights and the supports that are available to you in Australia.\n\nOn this visa, you can stay in Australia permanently and have the rights provided to every Australian resident including being free from abuse and exploitation. See [Rights and protections | Attorney-General's Department](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002Frights-and-protections).\n\nYour sponsor cannot cancel your visa, withdraw their sponsorship or otherwise influence your residency status in Australia. If you believe you may be a victim of abuse or exploitation, support is available. The following is a list of support services, which can provide help and further information:\n\n-   Kids Helpline - [Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800](https:\u002F\u002Fkidshelpline.com.au\u002F) Phone Number (1800 551 800)\n-   Lifeline - [Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lifeline.org.au\u002F) Phone number (13 11 14)\n-   1800Respect - [Home | 1800RESPECT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.1800respect.org.au\u002F) Phone number (1800 737 732)\n-   The Salvation Army - [Additional Referral Pathway (ARP)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salvationarmy.org.au\u002Fadditional-referral-pathway\u002F) . For support if you think you are experiencing exploitation. Phone number (1800 000 277)\n-   Life Without Barriers - [Forced Marriage Support | Life Without Barriers](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lwb.org.au\u002Fservices\u002Fforced-marriage-support\u002F)\n    For support if you feel pressured to get married. Phone number (1800 403 213)\n-   MyBlueSky - [MBS | Home](https:\u002F\u002Fmybluesky.org.au\u002F)\n-   The Australian Federal Police (AFP) - [(AFP)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002F) can help keep you safe from exploitation or forced marriage. You don’t have to give your name to make a report to the AFP. Phone number 131 237 (131 AFP).\n\nFor more information on exploitation and how to get help visit [Modern Slavery.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernslavery.gov.au\u002F)\n\n**Phone Triple Zero (000) if it is an emergency or if you or someone else is not safe.**\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nWe need to know about:\n\n-   changes to the child's passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   change of name\n\nSee how to let us know if there is a [change in the child's situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nThe child can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility of this visa remains valid.\n\nIf the child wants to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility they:\n\n-   will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) visa so they can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If they become an Australian citizen, they will not require a visa to re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for Australian citizenship.\n\nFor more information see [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157)\n\nTo see when the child's travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Work and study\n\nThe child may be able to work or study in Australia from the date we grant this visa. They are protected by Australian workplace law. For further information refer to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s webpage, Visa holders and migrant workers – workplace rights and entitlements.\n\n### Bring a family member\n\nYou cannot add dependants to this visa after we have made a decision.\n\nTo find out more about what visa a family member could apply for, see [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Become an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, the child might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen). \n\nFor citizenship purposes, the child's permanent residence starts on the day they are granted the visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### **Check the child's travel documents**\n\nThe child must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\nCheck if the child needs a Resident Return visa to return to Australia as a permanent resident in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### **Leave the airport faster**\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. The child might be able to leave the airport faster using the [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### **Prove the child has been to Australia**\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45933f",{"_id":392,"name":81,"subclass":393,"slug":394,"category":10,"type":11,"description":395,"officialUrl":396,"sections":397,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592fd","838","aged-dependent-relative-838","Allows aged dependent relatives already in Australia to stay permanently with their family.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Faged-dependent-relative-838",[398,401,404,407,410],{"title":16,"content":399,"_id":400},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Other Family subclasses 114, 115, 116, 835, 836 and 838 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 25 June 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD5,280.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Other Family Visa Queue](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates)\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=838)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for this visa and when we decide on your application\n-   be sponsored by your relative or your relative's partner\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](\u003C\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess graphic.jpg>)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592fe",{"title":52,"content":402,"_id":403},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel validity ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F)\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include in your application when you apply. You can also add them to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nYou will be required to include details of all your family members, whether they are migrating or not, in the application form.\n\nFor this visa, your family members are your dependent child and stepchild.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)  and [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health and character requirements.\n\n## Cost\n\nThis visa costs from AUD5,280.00. There is also an additional charge for each family member who applies with you.\n\nYou pay for this visa in 2 parts called instalments.\n\nPay the first instalment when you apply. Pay the second instalment when we ask you to. \n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs.\n\nSee more about [visa fees and charges](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges).\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply and when we decide on your application.\n\nAny family members who apply for the visa with you must also be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply.\n\n## Processing times\n\nThe demand for Other Family visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, processing times for these applications can be lengthy.\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you and\u002For\n-   your information takes longer than usual to verify.\n\nWe can't process your application if you don't pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\nApplications for this visa are subject to .\n\nLearn more about the [Other Family Visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates) queues and [processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities).\n\nThe [Reports on Migration Programs](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fstatistics\u002Fvisa-statistics\u002Flive\u002Fmigration-program) have further information on Migration Program outcomes against planning for each migration program year.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ff",{"title":56,"content":405,"_id":406},"## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must be sponsored by an eligible relative or a relative's partner.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou must be old enough to receive the [age pension in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dss.gov.au\u002Fseniors\u002Fbenefits-payments\u002Fage-pension).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be dependent\n\nYou must have been dependent on your relative in Australia for basic needs like food, shelter and clothing for at least the last 3 years  before you apply for the visa.\n\nYou could be dependent on your relative due to disability that prevents you from working.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no partner\n\nTo be eligible for this visa you must have no .\n\n* * *\n\n## Must not have a no further stay condition\n\nThe visa you currently hold must not have a no further stay condition on it.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have assurance of support\n\nYou must be able to obtain an assurance of support.\n\nAn assurance of support assures us that you will not have to rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this visa. The assurance is for you and any family members who come to Australia with you on this visa.\n\nWe will let you know when you need to the assurance of support.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must [meet our health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nWe might also ask that other family members also meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou, and family members who apply for the visa with you, must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that other non-migrating family members also meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or have an approved arrangement in place to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459300",{"title":60,"content":408,"_id":409},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck your passport. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nYou don't have to have a valid passport to apply but you must provide details of your most recent passport.\n\nHowever, we will only grant the visa if you have a valid passport.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou will need proof of identity and character documents. You will also need your sponsor documents.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [cannot prove your identity or do not provide true information.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information)\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you cannot prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   we might not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Sponsor documents\n\nYour migration must be sponsored by your relative or relative's partner.\n\nThe sponsor must be:\n\n-   aged 18 years or older\n-   a settled Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen\n-   usually resident in Australia\n\nYour sponsor must complete [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (469KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf).\n\nTo prove your relationship with your sponsor, you will need to give us:\n\n-   birth certificate\n-   marriage certificates\n-   death certificates\n-   adoption certificates\n-   family status certificates or family books if officially issued and maintained\n\nTo prove that your sponsor is an eligible citizen or permanent resident, give us:\n\n-   citizenship certificate\n-   passport\n-   valid visa (for eligible New Zealand citizens)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nDo not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. Learn more about .\n\n#### Evidence of your relationship to your relative\n\nShow evidence you are related to your sponsor, such as:\n\n-   a birth certificate\n-   a marriage certificate\n-   an adoption certificate\n-   a family status certificate or family book, if officially issued and maintained\n\n#### Evidence you are dependent on your relative\n\nProvide evidence you are dependent on your relative for basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing, and of how long this support has been provided. Evidence could include:\n\n-   bank statements\n-   money transfers\n-   rent receipts\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependent under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not in Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to stay in Australia on this visa\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\nIf the child is not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo be included in your visa application as a dependent child, your child must be:\n\n-   under 18 years, or\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age, unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n-   proof of dependency\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are currently studying\n\nUsually, your child or stepchild must be under 23 years old to be included in your application.\n\nHowever, a dependant older than 23 years can be included if they are unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this case, provide information about the physical or cognitive limitation.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm)of anyone included in the application.\n\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   passport-size (45mm x 35mm)\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of your head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nYou can wear untinted prescription glasses. If you wear a head covering for religious reasons, you can show only your face.\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents as a . This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa on paper. You must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete [Form 47OF Application for migration to Australia by other family members (615KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47of.pdf).\n\nYour sponsor must complete:\n\n-   [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf)\n\nComplete the form in English.\n\nYou can't pay for this visa in person.\n\nYou must pay the first instalment when you apply. Pay for the application before it is submitted using the online portal payment function in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). Include evidence the application is paid for with your application.\n\nFor other payment options see [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nYou can't submit this application in person. Send the application by post or courier to the Parent, Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth at the address on the form. Include all required documents and forms with your application.\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. See what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa into ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide you with updates on your application's progress within normal processing times. We will let you know if you need to provide anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nTell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. We need to know because you must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we make our decision.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for  (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach them to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, you were granted a bridging visa. If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the bridging visa will start. You can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not cancel your current visa. If you do, you will:\n\n-   be staying in Australia unlawfully\n-   not be eligible for a bridging visa.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nPay the second instalment when we tell you to. We will send you an invoice for the instalment after you have met all other requirements for the visa.\n\nYou must pay the instalment or we can't grant the visa.\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou might be able to add family members to your application before we make a decision.\n\nComplete and send us [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\nYou will also need to provide evidence of your relationship and the family member’s passport.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form and any additional documents.\n\nAny family members you add to your application after you apply must be in Australia when you add them.\n\nMembers of your family must show they meet our:\n\n-   [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n-   [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n#### Assurance of support\n\nYou need to provide an assurance of support when we ask you to.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we decide on your application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nKeep a copy of our decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459301",{"title":64,"content":411,"_id":412},"[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do when you have this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\n[See what to do if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\nCheck your Resident Return visa expiry, visa conditions, work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n### Access to Australian Government Benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident, you may have to wait before you are able to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Further information is available on the [Human Services](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period) website.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel validity ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n### Working\n\nWith this visa, you become a permanent resident. This means you can work and study. You are protected by Australian workplace law. See your workplace rights and entitlements.\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid\n\nSee what to do if your [visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Departures SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459302",{"_id":414,"name":415,"subclass":416,"slug":417,"category":10,"type":11,"description":418,"officialUrl":419,"sections":420,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459320","Contributory Aged Parent visa","864","contributory-aged-parent-864","Enables aged parents to live permanently in Australia with their child who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fcontributory-aged-parent-864",[421],{"title":76,"content":77,"_id":422},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459321",{"_id":424,"name":425,"subclass":426,"slug":427,"category":10,"type":183,"description":428,"officialUrl":429,"sections":430,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45935c","Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa","870","sponsored-parent-temporary-870","Enables parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia temporarily for up to three or five years.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fsponsored-parent-temporary-870",[431,434,437,440,443],{"title":16,"content":432,"_id":433},"#### Stay\n\nUp to 3 or 5 years\n\n#### Cost\n\nUp to 3 years AUD6,070.00\n\nUp to 5 years AUD12,140.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa you\n\n-   can visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa\n-   can apply for further visas to visit up to a maximum period in Australia of 10 years\n-   **cannot**  in Australia\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=870)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   have an approved Parent Sponsor before you can lodge an application for this visa\n-   apply online for this visa\n-   lodge your visa application within 6 months of the sponsorship approval, or 60 days if we give you [permission to apply in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fsponsored-parent-temporary-870?tg=2&bk=aboutVisa-index-7#HowTo). Permission to apply in Australia is only approved in limited circumstances.\n\n#### **Help with your visa**\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45935d",{"title":52,"content":435,"_id":436},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Applying for another Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Sponsorship](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-11)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   reunite with children \n-   visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa\n-   re-apply for further Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visas to visit up to a maximum period of 10 years in Australia\n\nYou cannot  in Australia while you hold this visa.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. This visa does not lead to permanent residence. You cannot apply for a permanent or temporary parent visa when you have applied for or hold this visa.\n\nYou can apply to stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years at a time, with a cumulative maximum stay of 10 years.\n\nIf you held a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa and were outside Australia on 1 July 2021, your visa period was automatically extended by 18 months under the [COVID-19 visa concessions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-concessions). If your visa was extended under this concession, the additional 18 months will not count towards your cumulative 10 year maximum stay.\n\nYou can stay for the period or date(s) specified on the visa grant letter.\n\nYour visa will end:\n\n-   on the date specified on the visa grant letter\n-   we cancel it\n-   if your sponsor withdraws their sponsorship and you do not find a new Parent Sponsor\n-   if we cancel the sponsorship.\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou cannot stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. If you wish to remain in Australia, you must apply for and be granted another visa.\n\n## Applying for another Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa\n\nIf you are applying for another Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, you must lodge your application from outside of Australia. This applies unless we have issued you with Permission to Apply in Australia (but not in immigration clearance).\n\nIf you apply for another Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa whilst outside of Australia, you will not be eligible for the grant of this visa unless you have been outside of Australia for at least 90 consecutive days since your relevant departure day.\n\nYou can calculate your relevant departure day based on your location when your last Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa ceased:\n\n-   If you were in Australia – your relevant departure day is the first day you left Australia after your visa ceased.\n-   If you were outside of Australia - your relevant departure day is the last day you left Australia while the visa was in effect.\n\nIf you have held Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visas for the cumulative maximum 10 year period, you will not be eligible for a further Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa. You must either depart Australia or apply for and be granted another kind of visa that will allow you to remain in Australia.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou cannot include family members in your visa application.\n\n## Sponsorship\n\nYou must have an approved Parent Sponsor to apply for this visa.\n\nYour sponsor’s household is limited to one sponsorship at a time.\n\nYour sponsor’s sponsorship can cover up to 2 parents per household at a time.\n\nYour sponsor cannot lodge a new sponsorship application until their current approved sponsorship ends.\n\n## Cost\n\nThis visa costs from:\n\n-   AUD6,070.00 for a visa of up to 3 years; or\n-   AUD12,140.00 for a visa of up to 5 years.\n\nYou pay for this visa in 2 parts called instalments.\n\nPay the first instalment when you apply. Pay the second instalment when we ask you to.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for [health checks](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth), [police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics). For more information see [Fee and charges for other services](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges\u002Ffees-and-charges-for-other-services).\n\nTo work out what this visa will cost, you can use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=870). The estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply for this visa, unless you have Permission to Apply in Australia (but not in ).\n\n[Permission to Apply in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fsponsored-parent-temporary-870?tg=2&bk=aboutVisa-index-7#HowTo) may be approved in exceptional circumstances. This may include where the parent cannot depart Australia, for example, because of:\n\n-   the parent having an accident or a serious illness (medical evidence must be provided) or\n-   a natural disaster preventing travel to the parent’s home country. \n\nYou can be in or outside Australia, but not in , when we decide your application.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must obey Australian laws and meet all [visa conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=870).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45935e",{"title":56,"content":438,"_id":439},"## Be eligible to apply\n\nTo be eligible to apply, you must:\n\n-   be the biological, legal (including adoptive) parent, step-parent or parent in-law of the Parent Sponsor\n-   be at least 18 years of age\n\nThere is no balance of family test or Assurance of Support requirements for this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must have an approved Parent Sponsor to apply for this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have met any previous visa obligations\n\nYou must have met and complied with any previous visa obligations.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have enough money\n\nYou must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily\n\nYou must intend to:\n\n-   stay only temporarily in Australia\n-   do only the things the visa allows you to do.\n\nIf you have already lodged a permanent parent visa application, you may visit Australia, but not remain in Australia permanently while the application is being decided. This is a temporary visa only. You will not have the right to permanent residence. You cannot apply for a permanent or temporary parent visa if you have applied for or hold this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Health insurance\n\nYou must have and maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance from an Australian Health Insurance provider to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need while you are in Australia.\n\nSee what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n \n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fmedicare\u002Freciprocal-health-care-agreements\u002Fvisitors-australia\u002Fmedical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you owe the Australian Government money or you have a public health debt, you must have paid it back or have arrangements in place to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45935f",{"title":60,"content":441,"_id":442},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nBefore you apply, check you are eligible. Check that you have an approved Parent Sponsor. You can't apply for or be granted this visa if you do not have an approved Parent Sponsor.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nYou must have a valid passport. We will only grant the visa if you have a valid passport.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide evidence to support your application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if [you can't prove your identity or don't provide accurate information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you cannot prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by such as a birth certificate showing the names of both parents or custody documents issued by the relevant court of law.\n\n#### Permission to Apply in Australia\n\nWe will tell your approved Parent Sponsor if you have Permission to Apply in Australia (but not in immigration clearance) if we approve their sponsorship.\n\nThis advice will be provided in a Permission to Apply letter.\n\nYou must attach a copy of this letter to your visa application.\n\n#### Genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily\n\nGive as much evidence as possible to show that you intend to visit Australia temporarily. This may include items that indicate your ties to your home country, your financial position and your planned activities while you are in Australia. A non-exhaustive list of examples include:\n\n-   Proof you have enough money for your stay and to leave Australia, for example:\n    -   Itemised personal bank statements showing a 3-month period\n    -   Tax records\n    -   Pension or other regular income streams\n-   Evidence of any previous international travel\n-   Your ability and reasons to return home, such as:\n    -   Any significant financial ties, such as a house, a business or other major assets in your home country\n    -   Evidence of ties or commitments to your home country, including any family\n-   A letter stating your reasons and plans for visiting Australia. The letter could state:\n    -   The purpose of your stay and any plans\n    -   Who you are intending to visit while in Australia and their relationship to you\n\n#### Character documents\n\nProvide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks#). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   an overseas police certificate from [every country](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Flist), including your home country, where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country\n\nComplete and provide the following forms:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n\n#### Health exams\n\nCheck [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) if you need to do any [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). If health examinations are required, you may wish to do them before lodging your application so that we can process your application more quickly.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F) .\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\n#### Attach\n\nAttach a document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.\n\nLearn more about [attaching documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\n**NOTE:** You cannot apply for a permanent or temporary parent visa when you have applied for or hold this visa.\n\nYou must apply:\n\n-   online\n-   from outside Australia within 6 months of Sponsorship approval\n\nIf you have [Permission to Apply in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fsponsored-parent-temporary-870?tg=2&bk=aboutVisa-index-7#HowTo) in Australia, you must apply within 60 days of sponsorship approval. If you do not apply within 60 days, your approved Parent Sponsor may apply again for Permission to Apply in Australia, if the sponsorship is valid and there are exceptional circumstances for applying while in Australia.\n\nIf we do not approve the Permission to Apply in Australia request, you will have to:\n\n-   apply for the visa from outside Australia within 6 months of sponsorship approval, or \n-   apply for and be granted a different kind of visa to remain in Australia.\n\n#### Apply online in ImmiAccount\n\n 1.  Login or create an [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper).\n2.  Complete Application for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa\n3.  [Attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline?bk=content-index-2).\n4.  [Pay the application fee](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you pay.\n\nComplete applications might be processed quicker. Incomplete ones might be delayed or refused if there is insufficient information to show you meet the requirements.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe will not give you updates on your application’s progress within normal processing times. You can check your application progress in ImmiAccount. We will let you know if you need to provide anything further.\n\nYou can check if we need more information in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Travel\n\nIf you are outside Australia, do not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nAttach any documents you did not provide with your application into [ImmiAccount.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nAttach a completed [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf) to your application in ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nTell us if things change after you apply but before we've made a decision.\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   if you are convicted of a crime\n\nSee how to tell us if your [situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for biometrics. We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need to do any other [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nYou must pay a second instalment before we will grant the visa. We will send you an invoice when it is due. If you do not pay the invoice, we will refuse your application.\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Withdrawing your visa application\n\nYou can withdraw your visa application at any time before we decide on the application.\n\nTo withdraw your application, advise us in writing. Follow the instruction to [withdraw your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fwithdraw-visa-application).\n\nYou must attach the completed form to your application in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Ftools\u002Fimmiaccount).\n\nWe will not refund the visa application fee if you withdraw your application.\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we decide your application.\n\nWe will let you know our decision in writing. If we grant you the visa, we will let you know:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of our decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459360",{"title":64,"content":444,"_id":445},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the border\n\nCompleting an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n### Using the SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use  [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates)\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do when you have this visa\n\nYou must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nSee what to do if your [situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### Change of Parent sponsor\n\nIf your approved Parent Sponsor withdraws their sponsorship you will need to find a new sponsor or your visa will cease.\n\nThe new sponsorship application must be lodged within 35 days of the original sponsorship withdrawal and the new sponsor must meet the sponsor eligibility requirements.\n\nWhere a new sponsorship is approved, the previous Parent Sponsor will still need to pay any outstanding health debts incurred by the sponsored parent in Australia while they were the parent sponsor.\n\nIf a new sponsorship is not approved, you will need to either apply for and be granted a different kind of visa to stay in Australia or make arrangements to leave Australia.\n\n### Death of a sponsor\n\nIf your approved Parent Sponsor dies, a new sponsorship application can be lodged to be your new Parent Sponsor. This must be done within 90 days of death of the approved Parent Sponsor.\n\nThe new sponsor must meet the sponsor eligibility requirements.\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\nTo see your visa expiry and conditions use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvevo). \n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\n\n### Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvevo).\n\n### No work condition\n\nYou are not allowed to work in Australia while you hold this visa.\n\nYou can undertake the following unpaid work:\n\n-   providing care for grandchildren or other minor relatives in a domestic environment\n-   undertaking volunteer work in a non-commercial capacity such as assisting a charitable organisation\n-   assisting at a local school where the sponsor’s children or other minor relatives attend\n\nHowever, you cannot undertake any unpaid work:\n\n-   in a commercial environment\n-   in a family business\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid\n\nCheck your conditions and the expiry of your current visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvevo)\n\nSee what you [can and must do if your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire). \n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates)\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459361",{"_id":447,"name":448,"subclass":449,"slug":450,"category":10,"type":183,"description":451,"officialUrl":452,"sections":453,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45931e","Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa","884","contributory-aged-parent-temporary-884","Allows aged parents to stay temporarily in Australia while applying for a permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fcontributory-aged-parent-temporary-884",[454],{"title":76,"content":77,"_id":455},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45931f",{"_id":457,"name":458,"subclass":459,"slug":460,"category":461,"type":462,"description":463,"officialUrl":464,"sections":465,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ea","Bridging visa A","010","bridging-visa-a-010","Other","Bridging","Allows individuals to stay lawfully in Australia after their current substantive visa ceases while their new visa application is being processed.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-702-702",[466,469],{"title":467,"content":463,"_id":468},"Summary","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593eb",{"title":470,"content":471,"_id":472},"Official information","Subclass 010. Full eligibility, fees, and how to apply are on the Department of Home Affairs site: [Bridging visa A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-702-702).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ec",{"_id":474,"name":475,"subclass":476,"slug":477,"category":461,"type":462,"description":478,"officialUrl":479,"sections":480,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ed","Bridging visa B","020","bridging-visa-b-020","Permits individuals to leave and return to Australia while their visa application is being processed.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010",[481,484,487,490,493],{"title":16,"content":482,"_id":483},"From 1 August 2022, the option to apply for a Bridging visa A (BVA), B (BVB) and C (BVC) in-person or via a paper form will no longer be available.\n\nApplications for a Bridging visa A, B or C must be made online via ImmiAccount or the [online webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\n#### Stay\n\nTemporarily\n\n#### Cost\n\nFree\n\n#### Processing times\n\nThere are no processing times available for this visa.\n\n#### With this visa, you can:\n\n-   stay lawfully in Australia until your application is , or where granted in association with judicial review, until those proceedings are completed\n-   work, if you meet the requirements for work\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=010)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must:\n\n-   be in Australia when you apply\n-   if you meet all the eligibility requirements, be in Australia at time of grant\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ee",{"title":52,"content":485,"_id":486},"[About this visa](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## About this visa\n\nThis is a temporary visa. Nearly all bridging visas are applied for automatically as part of applying for a . We will tell you if this happens. Check if you already hold a Bridging visa A (BVA) with [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\nA separate application for a BVA may be necessary where:\n\n-   your application did not also constitute an application for a BVA\n-   you were granted a BVA or a Bridging visa B (BVB) but this has ceased and you meet the requirements for another BVA\n-   you are seeking a further BVA without work restrictions \n-   you have applied for judicial review.\n\nYou can't use a bridging visa while you wait for a citizenship application to be decided.\n\n### In effect\n\nA BVA comes 'in to effect' when:\n\n-   it is granted (if your has ceased since applying for the BVA or the BVA is more beneficial than your current bridging visa)\n-   your current substantive visa ceases\n-   another bridging visa that is more beneficial than your current bridging visa ceases.\n\nVisa holders must adhere to the conditions imposed on their visa. Where you are granted a BVA, you will be notified about the conditions that apply.\n\nIf you hold a substantive visa when your BVA is granted, you must continue to comply with the conditions of the substantive visa. When your substantive visa ceases, the conditions of your BVA will apply.\n\nThe BVA does not support return travel to Australia.\n\n### Working in Australia\n\nYou might be allowed to work in Australia depending on the visa conditions that apply to your BVA. Your grant letter will tell you about these conditions. See if you have work restrictions in [VEVO.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions)\n\nIf your BVA does not let you work, or has restrictions on working, you can apply for another BVA that lets you work. To be considered for a BVA that lets you work, you will usually have to demonstrate that you are in financial hardship. \n\nWe will assess your circumstances in relation to your claim that you need to work. If you do not meet the requirements for work, and you are still eligible for a BVA, we will grant you a new BVA with the same work prevention or restriction condition that was on your previous BVA.\n\nYou cannot be granted a new BVA that lets you work if your current BVA prevents or restricts you from working in Australia and either:\n\n-   your current BVA was granted to you because you have applied for judicial review of the decision made on your application, or\n-   you have applied for a protection visa. \n\n### Remaining lawful during judicial review\n\nIf a merits review tribunal upholds our decision to refuse your substantive visa application and you apply for judicial review, you will need to apply for a bridging visa to maintain your lawful status during the judicial review proceedings. If you have applied for judicial review you can only apply for a bridging visa by webform.\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay lawfully in Australia until your application is finally determined, or if granted in association with judicial proceedings, until those proceedings are complete.\n\nA BVA will end immediately if the following situations occur: \n\n-   you leave Australia while your BVA is in effect\n-   you are granted the substantive visa you applied for\n-   you are granted another Bridging visa (such as a BVB) in relation to the same substantive visa application that this BVA is associated with\n-   we cancel either your BVA or the substantive visa that you held when you were granted the BVA.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nIn all other situations one of the following outcomes will determine when your BVA ceases:\n\n-   your application is refused \n-   your merits or judicial review is decided\n-   you withdraw your application for the substantive visa, merits review or judicial review \n-   a merit review tribunal tells you that it has no jurisdiction to consider your application for review.\n\nOnce you have been notified of an outcome you can see exactly how long you can stay in Australia in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### BVA granted on or after 19 November 2016\n\nYour BVA will cease 35 calendar days after:\n\n-   our refusal decision or a decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in relation to your associated substantive visa application\n-   a determination that your substantive visa application or an application for review by the AAT is invalid\n-   you withdraw your substantive visa application or application for review by the AAT.\n\nYou BVA will cease 28 calendar days after:\n\n-   a judicial review body upholds the decision to refuse your substantive visa application\n-   you withdraw a related judicial review application.\n\n### BVA granted before 19 November 2016\n\nYour BVA will cease 28 days after the date that one of the following happens:\n\n-   we notify you that your substantive visa application is not valid\n-   we notify you that your substantive visa application has been refused\n-   you withdraw your substantive visa application\n-   a merits review tribunal notifies you that it has upheld our decision to refuse your substantive visa application\n-   a merit review tribunal notifies you that it has no jurisdiction to consider your application for review\n-   you withdraw your application for merits or judicial review from a merits review tribunal or a judicial review body \n-   a judicial review body upholds the decision to refuse your substantive visa application.\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for a new visa if you wish to stay longer.\n\n[Explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire\u002Fstay-longer).\n\n## Include family\n\nIf you and your family have applied together for a substantive visa in Australia, you might have also applied together for a BVA. Check if family members already hold a BVA with [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\nIf you apply separately for a BVA, you can include in your BVA application if they are included in your application.\n\nWe will assess each member of the family unit's application and decide which bridging visa they can be granted.\n\n## Cost\n\nFree\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou and anyone included in your application must be in Australia when the BVA application is submitted and granted.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and anyone included in your application must:\n\n-   comply with all Australian laws\n-   comply with the conditions of the current visa\n-   comply with the conditions of your Bridging visa A when it comes into effect\n\nSee the conditions that will and might be applied to a [BVA](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=010).\n\n## Travel\n\nIf you leave Australia on this visa when it is in effect you will not be able to return on it. A BVA that is in-effect will cease upon departure from Australia. To see if your BVA is in effect, see [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions). \n\nIf you want to travel and return to Australia whilst your application is being processed, you will need to have been granted a BVB before you leave.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ef",{"title":56,"content":488,"_id":489},"These are some of the common eligibility criteria:\n\n* * *\n\n## Have had a substantive visa\n\nYou must hold or have held a substantive visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Apply in Australia\n\nYou will need to be in Australia when you apply.\n\n* * *\n\n## Applied for a substantive visa or judicial review\n\nYou must have made a valid application for a substantive visa that has not been finally determined or you have made an application for judicial review of a decision relating to your substantive visa application, within the prescribed timeframe, and the judicial review proceedings have not been completed.\n\n* * *\n\n## When applying for a review, have applied in the prescribed timeframe\n\nYou must apply within the prescribed timeframe.\n\n### Administrative Appeals Tribunal\n\nYou must apply for review within the prescribed timeframe.\n\nIf you have applied within the prescribed timeframe, you may not need to apply for a further Bridging Visa. \n\n### Judicial review\n\nThe timeframe for applying for judicial review is 35 days from the date of the Tribunal's decision.\n\nIf you have not applied for judicial review within the statutory time limits, this may affect your eligibility to apply for a further Bridging Visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Age\n\nYou can be any age to apply for this visa. \n\n* * *\n\n## Meet character requirement\n\nYou will need to meet the [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\nFor all criteria see [Schedule 2 in Migration Regulations 1994](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FF1996B03551\u002F2018-12-13)\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f0",{"title":60,"content":491,"_id":492},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck if you already hold a BVA with [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nGather the documents you need for your application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't prove your identity or do not [provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide colour copies of the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Proof of hardship\n\nProvide proof to support a change to your visa conditions.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview) if you applied online, or send with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than 1 page, save it all as 1 file.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nHow you apply for a BVA depends on:\n\n-   how you applied for your (online or by paper form)\n-   if you have applied for review of a decision about your substantive visa application.\n\nYou must apply for the BVA in the same way you applied for your substantive visa.\n\nIf you applied for your substantive visa through ImmiAccount, you must apply for your BVA through ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you applied for your new substantive visa by paper form, you must submit your BVA application by [webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\nIf you have applied for a review of a decision about your substantive visa application, you must submit your BVA application by [webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\nYou and anyone included in your application must be in Australia when you lodge the BVA application.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you cannot prove your identity or do not [provide accurate information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply through ImmiAccount\n\n#### If you applied for your substantive visa through ImmiAccount\n\nYou must apply for the BVA through ImmiAccount.\n\nTo apply for a BVA through ImmiAccount:\n\n1.  Log in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin)\n2.  [Attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Apply by webform\n\n**If you applied for your substantive visa by paper form**\n\nYou must complete and submit your BVA application Form 1005 by [webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\n**If you have applied for review of a decision on your substantive visa application**\n\nYou must complete and submit your BVA application Form 1005 by [webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nSee what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### What will happen after you apply\n\nWe will tell you when we have received your application and documents.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on application processing times.\n\nWait for us to contact you.\n\n#### Travel\n\nIf you leave Australia while your BVA is in effect you will not be able to return. A BVA that is in effect will cease upon departure from Australia. To see if your BVA is in effect, see [VEVO.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions)\n\nIf you want to travel and return to Australia whilst your substantive visa application is being processed, you will need to be granted a BVB before you leave.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you are applying through ImmiAccount and did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them as soon as possible in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\nIf you are applying by webform, you must attach all documents before you submit your BVA application. You cannot attach extra documents after you have submitted your application.\n\nWe may ask you for more information. You should provide information how we ask you to in the request letter.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your bridging visa and your substantive visa application. It is important to submit your application early. This ensures enough time for us to process your bridging visa application.\n\n#### Including family members\n\nIf you and your family have made a combined application for a substantive visa in Australia, you might have also applied for a BVA. Check if family members already hold a BVA in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online)\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do [if your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation). \n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nTell us as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nTell us if you:\n\n-   want someone to receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   have asked someone to give you immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf)\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview) if you applied for your substantive visa online.\n\nIf you applied for your substantive visa by paper form, send your documents to the office assessing your visa application. You can find this information on the acknowledgement letter under Contact Us.\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nSome of the things you need to tell us about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   if you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to [tell us if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation). \n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know in writing our decision about your visa application. \n\nYou and anyone included in your application must be in Australia when we make a decision.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the email with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   if you have a right to a review of the decision","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f1",{"title":64,"content":494,"_id":495},"[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### How long you can stay\n\nTo see when you must leave after you are notified of an outcome, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### When you have this visa\n\n-   stay lawfully in Australia until we make a decision on your application for a visa or review\n\nTo see your specific conditions, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online). \n\n### What you must do on this visa (your obligations)\n\n-   comply with all Australian laws including all visa conditions applied to your visa\n\n### Working\n\nIf you get a BVA that does not permit work, you can apply for a further Bridging Visa with no conditions if you can demonstrate financial hardship.\n\nWe will assess your circumstances in relation to your claim that you need to work. If you do not meet the requirements for work, and you are still eligible for a BVA, we will grant you a new BVA with the same work prevention or restriction condition that was on your previous BVA.\n\nYou can't be granted a new BVA that lets you work if:\n\n-   your BVA was granted to you because you have applied for judicial review of the decision made on your substantive visa application, and\n-   that BVA prevents or restricts you from working in Australia.\n\n### Travelling\n\nIf you leave Australia on this visa when it is in effect you will not be able to return on it. To see if your BVA is in effect, see [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online). A BVA that is in-effect will cease upon departure from Australia\n\nIf you want to travel and return to Australia whilst your substantive visa remains under consideration, you will need to have been granted a BVB before you leave.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nSome of the things you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to [tell us if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation). \n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\nIf you leave Australia on this visa when it is in effect you will not be able to return on it. To see if your BVA is in effect, see [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).  A BVA that is in-effect will cease upon departure from Australia\n\nIf you want to travel and return to Australia whilst your substantive visa remains under consideration, you will need to have been granted a BVB before you leave.\n\nAt the Border\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\nProving you have been to Australia\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f2",{"_id":497,"name":498,"subclass":499,"slug":500,"category":461,"type":462,"description":501,"officialUrl":502,"sections":503,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f3","Bridging visa C","030","bridging-visa-c-030","Enables individuals who do not hold a substantive visa to stay lawfully in Australia while their visa application is processed.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030",[504,507,510,513,516],{"title":16,"content":505,"_id":506},"From 1 August 2022, the option to apply for a Bridging visa A (BVA), B (BVB) and C (BVC) in-person or via a paper form will no longer be available.\n\nApplications for a Bridging visa A, B or C must be made online via ImmiAccount or the [online webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\n#### Stay\n\nTemporarily\n\n#### Cost\n\nFree\n\n#### Processing times\n\nThere are no processing times available for this visa.\n\n#### With this visa, you can:\n\n-   stay lawfully in Australia until your substantive visa application is finally determined, or where granted in association with judicial review, until those proceedings are completed\n-   work, if you meet the requirements for work\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=030)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must:\n\n-   be in Australia when you apply\n-   if you meet all the eligibility requirements, be in Australia at time of grant\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f4",{"title":52,"content":508,"_id":509},"[About this visa](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[In effect](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Working in Australia](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-11)\n\n* * *\n\n## About this visa\n\nThis is a temporary visa. Nearly all bridging visas are applied for automatically as part of applying for a . We may grant you a BVC if you have made a valid application in Australia for a substantive visa but you do not already hold a substantive visa.\n\nA separate application for a BVC might be necessary where:\n\n-   you are seeking a further BVC without work restrictions\n-   you have applied for judicial review.\n\nYou can't use a bridging visa while you wait for a citizenship application to be decided.\n\n## In effect\n\nA BVC comes ‘into effect’ when:\n\n-   it is granted; or\n-   your current substantive visa ceases; or\n-   another bridging visa that is more beneficial than your current bridging visa ceases.\n\nVisa holders must adhere to the conditions imposed on their visa. Where you are granted a BVC, you will be notified about the conditions that apply. \n\nIf you hold a substantive visa when your BVC is granted, you must continue to comply with the conditions of the substantive visa. When your substantive visa ceases, the conditions of your BVC will apply.\n\nThe BVC does not support return travel to Australia. \n\n**Remaining lawful during judicial review**\nIf a merits review tribunal upholds our decision to refuse your substantive visa application and you apply for judicial review, you will need to apply for a bridging visa to maintain your lawful status during the judicial review proceedings. If you have applied for judicial review you can only apply for a bridging visa by webform.\n\n## Working in Australia\n\nThe initial BVC we grant when you apply for your substantive visa will not let you work, unless the substantive visa you have applied for is one of the following visas:\n\n-   Business Talent visa (subclass 132)\n-   Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)\n-   Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)\n-   Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)\n-   Skilled - Independent visa (subclass 189)\n-   Skilled - Nominated visa (subclass 190) \n-   Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)\n-   Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)\n-   Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)\n-   Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888).\n\nIf your BVC does not let you work, or has restrictions on working, you can apply for another BVC that lets you work. To be considered for a BVC that lets you work, you will have to demonstrate that you are experiencing financial hardship.\n\nWe will assess your circumstances in relation to your claim that you need to work. If you do not meet the requirements for work and you are still eligible for a BVC, we will grant you a new BVC with the same work prevention or restriction condition that was on your previous BVC.\n\nIf you are a Protection visa applicant and you apply for a BVC for judicial review, we can only grant you a new BVC that allows you to work if the last BVC you held allowed you to work.\n\nIf you are not a Protection visa applicant and you apply for a BVC for judicial review you will only be granted a new BVC that does not allow you to work, even if your last BVC allowed you to work.\n\n## With this visa you can\n\nStay lawfully in Australia until your substantive visa application is finally determined, or it granted in association with judicial proceedings, until those proceedings are complete.\n\nA BVC will end immediately if the following situations occur:\n\n-   you leave Australia while your BVC is in effect\n-   you are granted the substantive visa you applied for\n-   you are granted another bridging visa in relation to the same substantive visa application that this BVC is associated with, or\n-   we cancel either your BVC or the substantive visa that you held when you were granted the BVC.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nIn all other situations one of the following outcomes will determine when your BVC ceases: \n\n-   your substantive visa application is refused or deemed invalid\n-   your merits or judicial review is decided\n-   you withdraw your application for the substantive visa, merits review or judicial review\n-   a merits review tribunal tells you that it has no jurisdiction to consider your application for review.\n\nOnce you have been notified of an outcome you can see exactly how long you can stay in Australia in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview). \n\n### BVC granted on or after 19 November 2016\n\nYour BVC will cease 35 calendar days after:\n\n-   our refusal decision or a decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in relation to your associated substantive visa application\n-   a determination that your substantive visa application or an application for review by the AAT is invalid\n-   you withdraw your substantive visa application or application for review by the AAT.\n\nYou BVC will cease 28 calendar days after:\n\n-   a judicial review body upholds the decision to refuse your substantive visa application\n-   you withdraw a related judicial review application.\n\n#### BVC granted before 19 November 2016\n\nYour BVC will cease 28 days after the date that one of the following happens:\n\n-   we notify you that your substantive visa application is not valid\n-   we notify you that your substantive visa application has been refused\n-   you withdraw your substantive visa application\n-   a merits review tribunal notifies you that it has upheld our decision to refuse your substantive visa application\n-   a merits review tribunal notifies you that it has no jurisdiction to consider your application for review\n-   you withdraw your application for merits or judicial review from a merits review tribunal or a judicial review body\n-   a judicial review body upholds the decision to refuse your substantive visa application.\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for a new visa if you wish to stay longer.\n\n[Explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire). \n\n## Include family\n\nIf you and your family have applied together for a substantive visa in Australia, you might have also applied together for a BVC. Check if family members already hold a BVC in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nIf you apply separately for a BVC, you can include  in your BVC application, if they are included in your substantive visa application.\n\nWe will assess each member of the family unit's application and decide which bridging visa they can be granted.\n\n## Cost\n\nFree\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou and anyone included in your application must be in Australia when the BVC application is submitted and granted.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and anyone included in your application must:\n\n-   comply with all Australian laws\n-   comply with the conditions of the current visa (if any held)\n-   comply with the conditions of your BVC when it comes in to effect\n\nSee the [conditions that will and might be applied to a BVC](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions).\n\n## Travel\n\nIf you leave Australia on this visa when it is in effect you will not be able to return on it.  A BVC that is in effect will cease upon departure from Australia. To see if your BVC is in effect, see [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nAs BVC holder, we **cannot** grant you a [Bridging visa B (BVB)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020) that allows you to travel and return to Australia whilst your substantive visa application is being processed.\n\nIf you leave Australia and you do not hold another visa that allows you to return, you will have to apply for and be granted a substantive visa before you can return to Australia. There is no guarantee that you will be granted a visa.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f5",{"title":56,"content":511,"_id":512},"These are some of the common eligibility criteria:\n\n* * *\n\n## Do not hold a Bridging visa E\n\nYou must not hold a Bridging visa E (BVE) and you must not have held a BVE since you last held a substantive visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Do not hold a substantive visa\n\nWhen you lodged your application for a substantive visa, you must not have held a substantive visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Apply in Australia\n\nYou will need to be in Australia when you apply.\n\n* * *\n\n## Applied for a substantive visa or judicial review\n\nYou must have made a valid application for a substantive visa that has not been finally determined or you have made an application for judicial review of a decision relating to your substantive visa application, within the prescribed timeframe, and the judicial review proceedings have not been completed, and you previously held a BVC in relation to the substantive visa application. \n\n### When applying for a review, have applied in the prescribed timeframe\n\nYou must apply within the prescribed timeframe.\n\n### Administrative Appeals Tribunal\n\nYou must apply for review within the prescribed timeframe. \nIf you have applied within the prescribed timeframe, you may not need to apply for a further Bridging Visa. \n\n### Judicial review\n\nThe timeframe for applying for judicial review is 35 days from the date of the Tribunal’s decision.\nIf you have not applied for judicial review within the statutory time limits, this may affect your eligibility to apply for a further Bridging Visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Age\n\nYou can be any age to apply for this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet character requirement\n\nYou will need to meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\nFor all criteria see [Schedule 2 in Migration Regulations 1994](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FF1996B03551\u002F2018-12-13).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f6",{"title":60,"content":514,"_id":515},"Step 1\n\nStep 1 - Before you apply\n\nCheck if you already hold a BVC with [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview). \n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nStep 2 - Gather your documents\n\nGather the documents you need for your application.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't prove your identity or do not [provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide colour copies of the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Proof of hardship\n\nProvide proof to support your claims of hardship if you are applying to change to your visa conditions.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview) if you applied online, or send with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited, but on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than 1 page, save it all as 1 file.\n\nStep 3\n\nStep 3 - Apply for the visa\n\nHow you apply for a BVC depends on:\n\n-   how you applied for your (online or on paper)\n-   if you have applied for review of a decision about your substantive visa application\n\nYou must apply for the BVC in the same way you applied for your substantive visa. \n\nIf you applied for your new substantive visa through ImmiAccount, you must apply for your BVC application through ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you applied for your new substantive visa by paper, you must submit your BVC application by [webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\nIf you have applied for a review of a decision about your substantive visa application, you must submit your BVC application by [webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\nYou and anyone included in your application must be in Australia when the BVC application is lodged.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you cannot prove your identity or do not [provide accurate information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply through ImmiAccount\n\n**If you applied for your substantive visa through ImmiAccount** \n\nYou must apply for the BVC through ImmiAccount:\n\n1.  log in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin)\n2.  [attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n\n#### Apply by webform\n\n**If you applied for your substantive visa by paper**\n\nYou must complete and submit your BVC application Form 1005 by [webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online).\n\n**If you have applied for review of a decision on your substantive visa application**\n\nYou must complete and submit your BVC application Form 1005 by [webform](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fbridging-a-b-c-visa-application-online)\n\nStep 4\n\nStep 4 - After you apply\n\nSee what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### What will happen after you apply\n\nWe will tell you when we have received your application and documents.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on application processing times.\n\nWait for us to contact you.\n\n#### Travel\n\nIf you leave Australia while your BVC is in effect you will not be able to return. A BVC that is in effect will cease upon departure from Australia. To see if your BVC is in effect, see [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview). \n\nYou cannot apply for a Bridging visa B (BVB) to travel if you hold a BVC.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you are applying through ImmiAccount and did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them as soon as possible in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\nIf you are applying by webform, you must attach all documents before you submit your BVC application. You cannot attach extra documents after you have submitted your application.\n\nWe may also ask you for more information. You should provide that information in the way we ask you to in the request letter.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do [if your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your bridging visa and your substantive visa application. It is important to submit your application early. This ensures enough time for us to process your bridging visa application.\n\n#### Including family members\n\nIf you and your family have made a combined application for a substantive visa in Australia, you may have also applied for a Bridging visa. Check if family members already hold a Bridging visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do [if your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nTell us as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nTell us if you:\n\n-   want someone to receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   have asked someone to give you immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you applied for your substantive visa online upload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview)\n\nIf you applied for your substantive visa by paper form, send your documents to the office assessing your visa application. You can find this information on the acknowledgement letter under Contact Us.\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nSome of the things you need to tell us about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to [tell us if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nStep 5 - Visa outcome\n\nWe will let you know in writing our decision about your visa application.\n\nYou and anyone included in your application must be in Australia when we make a decision.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the email with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   if you have a right to a review of the decision","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f7",{"title":64,"content":517,"_id":518},"[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### How long you can stay\n\nTo see when you must leave after you are notified of an outcome, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### When you have this visa\n\n-   stay lawfully in Australia until we make a decision on your application for a visa review\n\nTo see your specific conditions, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### What you must do on this visa (your obligations)\n\n-   comply with all Australian laws including all visa conditions applied to your visa\n\n### Working\n\nIf you are granted a BVC that does not permit work, you can apply for a further Bridging Visa with no conditions if you can demonstrate financial hardship.\n\nWe will assess your circumstances in relation to your claim that you need to work. If you do not meet the requirements for work, and you are still eligible for a BVC, we will grant you a new BVC with the same work prevention or restriction condition that was on your previous BVC.\n\nIf you are a Protection visa applicant and you apply for a BVC for judicial review, we can only grant you a new BVC that allows you to work if the last BVC you held allowed you to work.\n\nIf you are a SkillSelect visa applicant and you are granted a BVC for judicial review, this visa will not initially allow you to work. To be considered for a BVC that lets you work, you will need to make a further BVC application and demonstrate that you are experiencing financial hardship.  \n\nIf you are not a Protection or SkillSelect visa applicant and you apply for a BVC for judicial review you will only be granted a new BVC that does not allow you to work, even if your last BVC allowed you to work.\n\n### Travelling\n\nIf you leave Australia on this visa when it is in effect you will not be able to return on it. To see if your BVC is in effect, see VEVO. A BVC that is in-effect will cease upon departure from Australia\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nSome of the things you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation). \n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\nIf you leave Australia on this visa when it is in effect you will not be able to return on it. To see if your BVC is in effect, see VEVO.  A BVC that is in-effect will cease upon departure from Australia\n\n**At the Border**\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n**Proving you have been to Australia**\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f8",{"_id":520,"name":521,"subclass":522,"slug":523,"category":461,"type":462,"description":524,"officialUrl":525,"sections":526,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593f9","Bridging visa E","050\u002F051","bridging-visa-e-050-051","Allows individuals to stay lawfully in Australia while resolving their immigration status, making arrangements to leave, or waiting for an immigration decision.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-e-050-051",[527,530,534],{"title":16,"content":528,"_id":529},"Subclass 050 and 051\n\n# Bridging visa E (BVE)\n\nThis visa lets you stay lawfully in Australia while you make arrangements to leave, finalise your immigration matter or wait for an immigration decision.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n-   comply with all Australian laws\n-   be in Australia when the application is decided (this also applies to anyone included in your application)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593fa",{"title":531,"content":532,"_id":533},"Bridging visa E (BVE)","Subclass (050)\n\n## [Bridging visa E (BVE)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-e-050-051\u002Fsubclass-050)\n\nThis visa lets you stay lawfully in Australia while you make arrangements to leave, finalise your immigration matter or wait for an immigration decision.\n\n-   Free to apply for\n\n-   Used to rectify your immigration status, generally if you are currently unlawful, the holder of a BVE 050 or the holder of a BVD 041\n\nStay\n\nTemporarily\n\nCost\n\nThere is no fee for a BVE application.\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593fb",{"title":531,"content":535,"_id":536},"Subclass (051)\n\n## [Bridging visa E (BVE)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-e-050-051\u002Fsubclass-051)\n\nThis visa lets you stay in Australia while your Protection visa application is being processed.\n\n-   Free to apply for \n-   used in limited situations for eligible non-citizens (as specified by the Regulations) who are not stopped from making a bridging visa application under the Migration Act or Regulations\n\nStay\n\nTemporarily\n\nCost\n\nThere is no fee for a BVE application.\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593fc",{"_id":538,"name":539,"subclass":540,"slug":541,"category":461,"type":11,"description":542,"officialUrl":543,"sections":544,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593fd","Former Resident visa","151","former-resident-151","Grants permanent residency to former Australian permanent residents and certain people who served in the Australian Defence Force.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fformer-resident-151",[545,548,551,554,557],{"title":16,"content":546,"_id":547},"From 23 July 2025, applicants for Former Resident (subclass 151) visa applicants can import their paper application into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,805.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=151)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   meet our age and long residence requirement or defence service requirement\n-   apply on paper\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593fe",{"title":52,"content":549,"_id":550},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years from date of grant as long as the travel facility remains valid\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis permanent visa allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day you get the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia when we granted it\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include in your application when you apply. You can also add to your application at any time before we decide on your application.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nIf you apply for this visa from outside Australia, family members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health and character requirements.\n\n### Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD4,805.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a fee for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and .\n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the other costs\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa but not in immigration clearance.\n\nIf you apply in Australia, we can't grant you the visa if you are outside Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf you apply outside Australia, we can't grant you the visa if you are in Australia when we make our decision.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need, or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Travel\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. \n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity expires:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about [eligibility requirements for Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNote:\n\n-   if you leave Australia after your travel validity expires or your travel validity expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. If you then wish to return to Australia as a permanent resident, you must apply for and be granted an RRV before your arrival in Australia. \n-   the maximum travel period that can be granted to someone who does not meet the RRV residence requirement is 12 months.  This period is set by law it can't be extended\n-   if you are already in Australia as a permanent resident, you do not need to apply for an RRV if you do not wish to travel\n\nFor more information on RRV, see: Resident Return visa (RRV). To see when your travel period ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ff",{"title":56,"content":552,"_id":553},"## Be able to meet the long residence requirement, if applicable\n\nYou must be able to show us that you meet all these criteria:\n\n-   if you are 18 years or older, spent at least 9 years in Australia as a before you turned 18 or if you are younger than 18, spent at least half of your life in Australia as a permanent resident \n-   younger than 45 years of age at the time you apply\n-   have never been an Australian citizen\n-   kept close business, cultural or personal ties with Australia (after you were no longer a permanent resident), including any regular contact with relatives or friends, frequent visits, owning property or having active business interests\n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to meet the defence services requirement, if applicable\n\nYou must be able to show us that you meet one of these conditions:\n\n-   completed at least 3 months of continuous Australian defence service \n-   discharged from the Australian Defence Force before 3 months of service because you were medically unfit because of your Australian defence service\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nTo meet the long residence requirement, you must be younger than 45 at the time of application.\n\nThere is no age requirement for the defence services requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIf you apply for this visa from outside Australia, family members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet character requirement\n\nYou and any family members aged 16 years or over must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\nIf you apply for this visa from outside Australia, family members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our character requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Assurance of support\n\nYou might be asked to provide an [Assurance of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support)\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459400",{"title":60,"content":555,"_id":556},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nYou might need to get health examinations. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nIf you need a new passport, plan to get it before you apply for this visa.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nGather documents to prove your identity and show you meet our requirements.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't prove your identity or don't provide [true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Long residence documents\n\nEvidence of your ties with Australia and that you have kept these ties while you have been living overseas, such as:\n\n-   date of arrival in, and departure from, Australia (passport pages)\n-   school attendance (school reports or information from the Department of Education)\n-   business, cultural or personal ties (evidence of business or property ownership, social or professional memberships, personal correspondence)\n-   regular correspondence with relatives or friends in Australia\n-   frequent visits to Australia for business, cultural or personal reasons\n-   economic or business interests in Australia, with proof of an ongoing and active interest. \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your:\n\n-   photo\n-   personal details\n-   signature\n-   passport issue and expiry dates\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Character documents\n\nDo not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. Learn more about [police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\nIf anyone included in the application has served in the armed forces of any country, provide certified copies of their military service record or discharge papers.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate or\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\nInclude a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\n#### Dependants 18 or older documents\n\nFor every dependant aged 18 years or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   a completed Form [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are currently studying\n\nUsually, your child or stepchild must be under 23 years old to be included in your application.\n\nHowever, a dependant older than 23 years can be included if they are unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this case, provide information about the physical or cognitive limitation.\n\n#### Defence service documents\n\nEvidence of service with the Australian Defence Forces before 1981 (if applicable).\n\nIdentity documents \n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your:\n\n-   photo\n-   personal details\n-   signature\n-   passport issue and expiry dates\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F) .\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nWhen you apply on paper you must provide [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy) of your documents.\n\nThis includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\nIf you are emailing us documents after you apply, the documents do not need to be certified. Use a good quality photograph or scan. \n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a full copy of your completed application including all supporting documents. Keep a full copy of your completed application including all supporting documents.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can \n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply on paper. You can't lodge this application in person or online. You can be in or outside Australia when you apply.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't prove your identity or [don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa, but not in immigration clearance.\n\nAll applicants apply together on the one [Form 47SV Application for special migration to Australia (581KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47SV.pdf) and lodge it with our Sydney office. \n\nPay the application charge before you send your application. Pay online in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp). \n\nYou can't lodge this application in person or online.\n\nWe will not process your application until you pay the correct charge. We will let you know if you have paid an incorrect charge.\n\nMail the form and supporting documents to:\n\nSubclass 151 Visa Application\nDepartment of Home Affairs\nGPO Box 9984\nSydney NSW 2001\nAUSTRALIA\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents.\n\nSee what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa.\n\n#### Travel\n\nIf you applied in Australia, tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. We need to know because we can't grant you the visa if you are outside of Australia.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire). \n\nIf you applied outside Australia, do not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa. We can't grant you the visa if you are in Australia.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nIf it is within standard processing times, do not call or email. We do not provide updates on the progress of your application. You will be contacted if additional information is required.\n\nWe do not acknowledge receipt of documents you send after you have submitted your application.\n\n#### Health Exams\n\nWe will let you know when you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics) (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all needed documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents you can upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents attach them to a completed [Resident Return, Former Resident, Australian Declaratory and Transitional (permanent) visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frrv-processing-centre-form).\n\nWe do not acknowledge receipt of documents you send after you have applied.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you are in Australia, make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nIf you held a substantive visa when you applied for this visa, you were granted a Bridging visa A (BVA). If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the BVA will start. You can stay in Australia on the BVA while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not cancel your current visa. If you do, you will:\n\n-   be in Australia unlawfully\n-   not be eligible for a Bridging visa A\n-   not be eligible for a Bridging visa B - which allows you to leave and re-enter Australian until this visa is finalised.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire). \n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add to your application before we decide on your visa.\n\nComplete [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf), and\n\n-   send it to the email address we gave you when you sent your application\n-   include evidence of the child's relationship to you\n-   include other supporting documents for your child, such as identity documents\n-   pay the additional application charge.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do [if your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nYou can let us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers. (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf)\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to the [Resident Return, Former Resident, Australian Declaratory and Transitional (permanent) visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frrv-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount, attach the completed form to the [Resident Return, Former Resident, Australian Declaratory and Transitional (permanent) visa processing centre form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frrv-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee how to tell us [if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nIf you apply in Australia, we can't grant the visa if you are outside Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf you apply outside Australia, we can't grant the visa if you are in Australia when we make our decision.\n\nWe will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the decision with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   if you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459401",{"title":64,"content":558,"_id":559},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates). \n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia while your visa is valid\n-   if eligible, become an [Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen) \n\nTo see your specific conditions and work entitlements use [Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).  \n\n### What you must do on this visa (your obligations)\n\nYou must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. \n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity expires:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about [eligibility requirements for Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNote:\n\n-   if you leave Australia after your travel validity expires or your travel validity expires when you are outside Australia, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. If you then wish to return to Australia as a permanent resident, you must apply for and be granted an RRV before your arrival in Australia. \n-   the maximum travel period that can be granted to someone who does not meet the RRV residence requirement is 12 months.  This period is set by law it can't be extended\n-   if you are already in Australia as a permanent resident, you do not need to apply for an RRV if you do not wish to travel\n\nFor more information on RRV, see: Resident Return visa (RRV). To see when your travel period ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n#### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\n\n-   you have a Former Resident visa (subclass 151)\n-   you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. The subclass 444 visa is not a permanent visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might affect your eligibility for Resident Return visa and Australian citizenship.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions)\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n### Working\n\nTo see your conditions for work, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions). \n\nYou have rights under [Australian workplace law](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\nThe  [Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool](https:\u002F\u002Fcalculate.fairwork.gov.au\u002F)  (PACT) has information on pay rates, shift calculations, leave arrangements and notice and redundancy entitlements.\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder)\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you were in Australia, or\n-   you entered Australia on this visa, if you were outside Australia when we granted it.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nYour visa is linked to your passport. You need to tell us if you get a new passport.\n\nSee how to tell us [if your situation changes.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459402",{"_id":561,"name":562,"subclass":563,"slug":564,"category":461,"type":11,"description":565,"officialUrl":566,"sections":567,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459412","Resident Return visa","155\u002F157","resident-return-155-157","Allows Australian permanent residents and former citizens to maintain or obtain a travel facility to return to Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157",[568,571,574,577,580],{"title":16,"content":569,"_id":570},"#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nAUD490.00 to apply online\n\nAUD570.00 to apply on paper\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want until the travel validity expires\n-   have a travel facility up to 5 years depending on your circumstances. See About this visa.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=155)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must be either\n\n-   an Australian [permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fglossary#Permanent-resident) \n-   a former Australian permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled \n-   a former Australian citizen who lost or renounced Australian citizenship. Australian citizens are not eligible to apply for an RRV.\n\nIf you are already in Australia as a permanent visa holder, you do not need to apply for this visa unless you wish to leave and re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n[Apply](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Felp\u002Fapp?action=new&formId=RRV-AP-155-157)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459413",{"title":52,"content":572,"_id":573},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[RRV Refunds](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[How long the travel facility lasts](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   travel to and from Australia as a permanent resident until the travel facility of your visa expires \n\nIf you leave Australia after your permanent visa travel facility has expired, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. If you wish to return to Australia as a permanent resident, you must apply for and be granted this visa before your arrival in Australia.\n\nIf you are already in Australia as a permanent resident, you do not need to apply for this visa if you do not wish to travel.\n\nThere are no limits on the number of Resident Return visas (RRV) you can apply for.\n\nFor more information, see [Overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\nCheck the travel facility expiry date of your permanent visa before you apply for an RRV to see if it covers your intended travel period. You can check this on VEVO.\n\n## Cost\n\nAUD490.00 for each applicant if you apply online (you must apply online unless we authorise you to apply on paper).\n\nAUD570.00 for each applicant if we authorise you to apply on paper. If you are exempt from paying the [Non-internet application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges\u002Fexplanation-of-visa-application-charges\u002Fnon-internet-application-charge) a repayment will automatically be processed and the payment returned to you.\n\nYou might also have to pay for other costs including health checks, police certificates and [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fglossary#biometrics). We will advise you if this is required.\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=155). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n## RRV Refunds\n\nGenerally, you will not be given a refund just because:\n\n-   your RRV application was refused\n-   you lost the travel facility remaining on your previous visa when your RRV was granted\n-   you did not use the travel facility attached to your RRV (regardless of the reason).\n\nIf you think we made a mistake that caused you to lodge your RRV application in error, let us know. Provide documentary evidence with your request to support your claim.\n\n## How long the travel facility lasts\n\nIf you are granted an RRV, the travel facility will vary depending on your circumstances.\n\nIf you : \n\n-   **were present in Australia for a total of at least 2 years in the last 5 years as a permanent visa holder or Australian citizen,** then you meet what is known as the ‘residence requirement’ and will be given a 5-year travel facility on your RRV.\n-   **have not met the ‘residence requirement’ but have demonstrated you have substantial ties with Australia that benefit Australia,** then you can only be given a maximum of 12 months travel facility on your RRV. See ‘[eligibility](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157#Eligibility)’ for the requirements.\n-   **have applied as a member of the family unit of a person who already holds an RRV, or who has lodged a separate application for an RRV and meets the time of application criteria for grant,** then you can only be given a maximum of 12 months travel facility on your RRV.\n-   **have not met any of the above requirements, but have compelling and compassionate reasons for departure**, then you can only be given 3 months travel facility on your RRV (subclass 157) if you have not been absent from Australia in the 5 years prior to making an application.\n\nIt is not possible to carry over the remaining travel facility from any previous visa to the subsequently granted RRV. You will not be able to get a refund for any lost travel facility.\n\nYou will not be able to request extension of travel facility, regardless of the circumstances (within or outside of your control).\n\nIt is not possible to postpone the grant of an RRV once all visa requirements are met.\n\nIf you have already applied for an RRV and find that the travel facility attached to your current permanent visa will cover your intended travel period, you should consider withdrawing your pending RRV application. You should do this in writing as soon as possible. See [You want to withdraw a visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fwithdraw-visa-application).\n\nIf you hold an RRV, you should always be aware of the expiry date of the travel facility before any travel arrangements are made. You can check this on [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\nWe will send you a reminder about the expiry of the travel facility of your RRV (Subclass 155) visa. We will not send you a reminder if you have a pending RRV application. If you need to travel, you should apply for a new RRV before your existing travel facility expires. This will help you avoid delays. For more information about the Travel Facility Expiry Reminder (TFER) and which permanent visa holders receive them, see [Overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\nIf you return to Australia without a permanent visa and a valid travel facility (for example, when holding a visitor visa), this might impact your:\n\n-   entitlements as a permanent resident\n-   ability to satisfy the permanent residence requirements when applying for Australian citizenship or another RRV.\n\nYou do not need to apply for an RRV if:\n\n-   you are in Australia,\n-   your travel facility has expired, and\n-   you do not wish to travel.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can't include family members in your application.\n\nIf other family members are also applying for this visa separately at the same time, then you can have all your applications processed together, if you declare them in your application.\n\nWhile you can’t include family members as secondary visa applicants in your application, you should provide information about any immediate family members who are Australian citizens or permanent residents in your application. This is important, if you are trying to show that you have substantial ties of benefit to Australia.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa but not in immigration clearance. If we authorise you to apply using a paper form, you must follow the instructions given to you otherwise your application may be invalid. If your application is invalid, it cannot be considered. You cannot apply in person.\n\nIf you have applied for your visa but have not been granted it and you need to travel urgently see [contact us](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Ftelephone).\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nGenerally, applications that:\n\n-   meet the [residence requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157#Eligibility) will be processed within 5 working days from lodgement\n-   do not meet the residence requirement will take longer to process. For example, this can be 12 weeks from lodgement or more.\n\nYour application can also take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need\n-   we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n\nYour application will not be processed if you do not pay the correct application charge. If necessary, you will be notified and any charges repaid.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel for a specified period from the date your visa is granted.\n\nAfter that period, you will need another RRV visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident. Alternatively, you may wish to consider your eligibility for Australian Citizenship so you can travel on an Australian passport.\n\nSee when your existing travel facility ends in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your valid travel document. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459414",{"title":56,"content":575,"_id":576},"## Be either\n\n-   an Australian\n-   a former Australian permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled, or\n-   a former Australian citizen who lost or renounced citizenship.\n\nAustralian citizens are not eligible to apply for an RRV.\n \n\nWhen you lodge an RRV application, you are assessed against the criteria for both subclass 155 and 157 visas. If you don’t meet the requirements for a subclass 155 RRV, but you are eligible for a subclass 157 RRV, we may grant you this visa. The maximum travel facility that can be granted with a subclass 157 RRV is 3 months.\n \n\nEven if you hold a temporary visa, you may still be eligible for an RRV if you had been a permanent visa holder or an Australian citizen.\n \n\nIf you were an Australian permanent visa holder who returned to Australia on a temporary visa (such as an Electronic Travel Authority), you should consider applying for an RRV as soon as possible. You should apply if you intend to remain permanently in Australia. For more information see [permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverview) and how to [stay lawful](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157#HowTo) after you apply.\n\n* * *\n\n## Age requirement\n\nThere are no age requirements for RRV applicants.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our residence or substantial ties requirements\n\nYou must either:\n\n-   have been present in Australia for 2 years in the last 5 years as the holder of a permanent visa (or permanent entry permit), or as an Australian citizen, in which case you will get a 5-year travel facility\n\nOR\n\n-   be outside Australia and:\n    -   not absent for 5 continuous years or more before the date of application (unless you have compelling reasons), and\n    -   hold a permanent visa or last left Australia as a permanent resident or citizen (but subsequently lost citizenship), and\n    -   be able to demonstrate substantial ties to Australia that are of benefit to Australia,\n\nin which case you can only be given a maximum 12 months travel facility\n\nOR\n\n-   be outside Australia and:\n    -   were an Australian citizen or permanent resident less than 10 years before you applied, and\n    -   not absent from Australia for periods that total more than 5 years (unless you have compelling reasons) between the date you left Australia as a permanent resident or citizen and the date of application, and\n    -   be able to demonstrate substantial ties to Australia that are of benefit to Australia,\n\nin which case you can only be given a maximum 12 months travel facility\n\nOR\n\n-   be in Australia and:\n    -   be able to demonstrate substantial ties to Australia that are of benefit to Australia, and\n    -   not been absent for 5 continuous years since grant of your most recent permanent visa or when you stopped being an Australian citizen (unless you have compelling reasons)\n\nin which case you can only be given a maximum 12 months travel facility\n\nOR\n\n-   be the member of family unit of a person who already holds an RRV or has lodged a separate application for an RRV, and meets the time of application criteria for grant, in which case you can only be given a maximum 12 months travel facility.\n\nIn calculating the residence requirement relating to the first dot-point above, the:\n\n-   2-year period is counted as 730 days\n-   5-year period is counted back from the RRV application lodgement date (not from the date of RRV decision)\n-   date of arrival and date of departure are both included in the count of days in Australia. Only one day is counted if the applicant arrives and departs on the same day. Only one day is counted if a visa expires and another one is granted on the same day. A part-day spent in Australia by a permanent visa holder is counted as a full day. \n\n### Have substantial ties\n\nYour ties must be both substantial and of benefit to Australia. Your ties can be:\n\n-   business ties \n-   cultural ties \n-   employment ties \n-   personal ties (including family ties)\n\nYou can see examples of how to demonstrate these ties in Step by step under Gather your documents.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not hold an Authority to Return or Return Endorsement\n\nYou are not eligible for an RRV if you hold a Transitional (permanent) visa because you were issued either an:\n\n-   Authority to Return (issued between 1 March 1976 to 31 August 1979)\n-   Return Endorsement (issued between 1 September 1979 and 31 December 1986)\n\nIf you hold one of these, see [Overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\n* * *\n\n## Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) - Treaty stream (Tuvalu)\n\nPacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) Treaty stream (Tuvalu) holders, have an unlimited travel facility. This means that if you are the holder of a Treaty stream visa, you can travel overseas and re-enter Australia as often as you like. This applies when the visa is not ceased (because we grant you another visa) or cancelled. Therefore, you don’t need to apply for an RRV to travel overseas and to re-enter Australia.\n\nIf you apply for an RRV and we grant you the visa, it will cease your Subclass 192 Treaty stream visa. RRVs do not have unlimited travel facilities.\n\nYou can check your visa details and conditions on [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet character requirement\n\nYou must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have cancellation action against your business skills visa\n\nYou might not be eligible for this visa if you have cancellation action on business grounds for your business skills visa. See the following visas:\n\n-   Class EA subclass 132 visa\n-   Class BH subclass 840-846 visas (repealed)\n-   Class EB subclass 188 visa\n-   Class UR subclass 160-165 visas\n-   Class EC subclass 888 visas\n\nYou might not be eligible for this visa if you are, or were the holder of one of the above visas and have:\n\n-   been granted a subclass 155, 157 or 159 visa\n-   cancellation action for your subclass 155, 157 or 159 visa on the same business visa grounds.\n\nYou may not be eligible for this visa if you are or were a family member of a person affected by the above, and either hold or have held one of the above visa subclasses as a dependant family member.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459415",{"title":60,"content":578,"_id":579},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck your current visa status and travel facility prior to applying to determine if an application for a Resident Return visa is necessary. You can check this through [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview). Note: you may not get a refund after lodging your application – see [Cost](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157#About).\n\nYou should have a valid passport or other travel document before we grant this visa. \n\nIf you need a new passport, plan to get it before you apply for this visa.\n\nIf you get a new passport after you apply, tell us your new passport information as soon as possible. See how to [tell us your passport has changed.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fpassport-details)\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou must apply online. Only in exceptional circumstances, such as an ImmiAccount technical issue, will we authorise you to lodge on paper. We might grant you the visa automatically without you needing to provide any documents if:\n\n-   you are an Australian\n-   you have resided in Australia for a total of at least 2 years in the 5 years as a permanent visa holder or Australian citizen before lodging your application\n-   your name and date of birth have not changed since the granting of your last visa\n-   you meet the character requirement\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if [you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Historical documents\n\nProvide evidence of your permanent residency with your visa application, particularly if you migrated to Australia before 1990. This could include:\n\n-   the pages of your old expired passport(s), which should include your photo, personal details, passport issue and expiry dates, and evidence of permanent residency wet stamps or printed visa labels\n-   any _Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status (CERS)_ issued to you before this product was abolished on 1 June 2016\n-   any separate permanent visa (or permanent entry permit) documentation issued to you overseas before and \u002F or on your arrival in Australia\n-   any historical documentation you have received to this effect from the [National Archives of Australia (NAA)](https:\u002F\u002Frecordsearch.naa.gov.au).\n\nIn addition to the above, you should provide a copy of your current passport.\n\nIf you migrated to Australia before 1990 and you have no evidence of your permanent residency, you should contact [NAA](https:\u002F\u002Frecordsearch.naa.gov.au) in the first instance and obtain any necessary documentation prior to lodging your application. This includes any international movement records before 1990, and any relevant visa documentation. Failing to do so may result in significant delays in processing your application.  \n\n#### Substantial ties and compelling reasons for absence documents\n\nIf you do not meet the residence requirement, you must provide documents that show evidence of your substantial ties, which are of benefit to Australia, and\n\n-   compelling reasons for any absences from Australia of 5 or more continuous years or\n-   if you are outside Australia and were an Australian citizen or permanent resident less than 10 years before the application, compelling reasons for any periods of absence that total more than 5 years from the date you last departed Australia\n\nProvide a statement that shows your ties are both substantial and of benefit to Australia. There may be delays in processing your application if you do not attach documents to your application showing that your ties are both substantial and of benefit to Australia.\n\nExamples of documents you can attach are (but not limited to):\n\n#### Business ties documents\n\n-   company reports defining your role and authority\n-   business transactions\n-   partnership or joint venture agreements\n-   contracts showing your signature\n-   business or personal records.\n\n#### Cultural ties documents\n\n-   publications written by you\n-   contracts\n-   evidence of membership of cultural associations\n-   newspaper articles about you\n-   programs listing your artistic or cultural performances.\n\n#### Employment ties documents\n\n-   employment contracts\n-   a letter of offer from an employer\n-   recent official documents such as group certificates and payslips\n-   employee identification or security pass.\n\n#### Personal ties documents\n\nSubstantial personal ties may be of benefit to Australia if the applicant is, or has been, a participating member of the Australian community and economy, and their ties enrich the lives of individual Australian residents and citizens. This may include regarding Australia as home or having an intention to reside in Australia.\n\nProving substantial personal ties to Australia \n\nExample situation\n\nExample documents\n\nYou have a history of long-term residence in Australia, spent your formative years in Australia or have spent a significant amount of time in Australia since first being granted a permanent visa.\n\nUtility bills, bank statements, travel record, permanent visa decision, school records\n\nYou have an Australian citizen partner or, in the case of a minor child, Australian citizen parent, who has previously lived in Australia. \n\nCopies of birth certificates, marriage or citizenship certificates of partners and children\n\nEvidence of continuing relationship with Australian citizen partner\n\nYou have one or more Australian citizen minor children living in Australia (including at boarding school) where no legal impediment to access exists.\n\nSchool reports, proof of residence of family home\n\nYou are returning to Australia after living overseas with your family unit, including Australian citizen minor children.\n\nPlane tickets, property purchase documents, school enrolments, moving receipts\n\n#### Compelling reasons for absence\n\nIf you are outside Australia when you apply, and\n\n-   you hold a permanent visa, or last departed Australia as a permanent resident or citizen (but subsequently lost that citizenship) – you must have compelling reasons for any absence(s) from Australia of more than 5 continuous years immediately before the date of your application;\n-   you were an Australian citizen or permanent resident less than 10 years before you applied for a RRV – you must have compelling reasons for any absence(s) that amount to 5 years in total between the date you departed Australia as a citizen or permanent resident and the date of application.\n\nYou are not eligible for an RRV if you are outside Australia when you apply and you were not an Australian citizen or permanent resident in the 10 years immediately before the application unless either of the above applies to you.\n\nIf you are in Australia when you apply\n\n-   you must have compelling reasons for any absence of more than 5 continuous years since the grant of your most recent permanent visa, or since you ceased to be an Australian citizen.\n\nYour reasons should include any elements which you thought were compelling at the time. Although not mandatory, you should indicate how the compelling reasons for your absence link to the entirety of your absence from Australia. This could be done by a statement explaining the circumstances of your absence(s). Attach other documents showing your compelling reasons for absence(s) from Australia to your application, or there may be delays in processing your application. Examples of documents you can attach are (but not limited to):\n\n-   severe illness or death of an overseas family member,\n-   work or study commitments by the applicant or the applicant’s partner,\n-   the applicant is living overseas in an ongoing relationship with a partner, or has minor children,\n-   the applicant or the applicant’s accompanying family members have been receiving complex or lengthy medical treatment,\n-   the applicant has been involved in legal proceedings overseas and the timing was beyond the applicant’s control,\n-   the applicant has been caught up in a natural disaster, political uprising, pandemic, or other similar event preventing them from travel.\n\nIt will take us longer to process your application if we need to ask you for more documents. We may still, however, make a decision on your application based on any available information without requesting any additional information from you. As such, it is very important that you read all information on the website, and provide a complete application at the time of lodgement.\n\n#### Documents required because you are a member of the family unit of a person who holds this visa\n\nFor married couples, provide the marriage certificate.\n\nFor de facto relationships, provide either:\n\n-   evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian State or Territory,\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply.\n\nFor both married and de facto applicants, you must provide evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:\n\n-   joint bank account statements,\n-   billing accounts in joint names,\n-   joint leases or mortgages,\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you.\n\nFor children under 18 years old, provide:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents,\n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nWe will tell you if and when you need to get a [police certificate](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fglossary#Police-certificates).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited but on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nApply for this visa online in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). You can use ImmiAccount even if you don’t already have an electronic visa record with us. If you cannot apply online due to a technical issue, you can access technical support in ImmiAccount. If technical support does not resolve the issue, we will consider allowing you to submit a paper application. Applying on paper will incur an additional non-internet application charge even with our authorisation.\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Create an account or log in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin)\n2.  [Attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n3.  [Have family applications processed together](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n4.  [Pay the application fee](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay)\n\nWe will not process your application until you pay the charge.\n\nEach family member must have their application charge paid and all relevant documents attached to their application.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nSee what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### What will happen after you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents.\n\nYou can track and manage your application using [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can’t give updates on applications within the standard processing time.\n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp). Wait for us to contact you if you applied on paper.\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nBefore you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa that allows you to return to Australia as a permanent resident.\n\nIf you are **outside Australia** when you apply for the visa, and apply on paper, you must be outside Australia when we grant you the visa.\n\nIf you are **in Australia** when you apply for the visa, you can be in or outside Australia when we grant you the visa. \n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you didn't attach all documents when you applied, attach them as soon as possible in ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you have a pending paper application, you may still be able to attach your documents in ImmiAccount. This can occur after the application has been imported into ImmiAccount. See Applying online or paper > Start and Manage an application > [Import an application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nYour application may take longer to finalise if we have to ask you to provide more information.\n\n#### Mistakes on your application before we decide on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf) and attach it in ImmiAccount, if you applied online or you have imported your application into ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nAttach the forms in ImmiAccount.\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you are in Australia, make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nIf you held a substantive visa when you applied for this visa, you may be eligible to apply for an associated [Bridging visa A (BVA)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010). If you are granted a BVA and your current visa expires before we decide this application, the BVA will come into effect. You can stay lawfully in Australia on the BVA while we process your application.\n\nIf your substantive visa is cancelled or ceases and you do not hold a bridging visa, you will:\n\n-   be in Australia unlawfully\n-   not be eligible for a Bridging visa A\n-   not be eligible for a Bridging visa B - which allows you to leave and re-enter Australia until this visa application is finalised\n-   not be eligible for a Bridging visa C.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to tell us if your [situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when we make a decision. \n\nWe will let you know about your visa application in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of the decision with you when in Australia.\n\nWe will notify you in writing if we refuse your visa and explain why we have refused it and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nThe visa application charge (VAC) will not be refunded to you just because we refused your visa application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459416",{"title":64,"content":581,"_id":582},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia,\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n#### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them that you have a permanent visa and that you do not want a temporary [Special Category visa (subclass 444)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444). If you do not tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa which might affect your eligibility for an RRV and Australian citizenship in the future.\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   stay in Australia,\n-   work and study in Australia,\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare),\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia,\n-   travel to and from Australia while your visa is valid,\n-   apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.\n\nTo see your specific conditions and work entitlements, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, name, residential or postal address while your application is being processed\n-   if you want to withdraw your application\n-   if you are issued with a new passport (we will then link your RRV to your new passport)\n\nTell us if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### Travelling on this visa\n\nFrom the date we grant your visa, you can travel for a specified period of time. This depends on the reason we granted you the RRV. For information on the travel validity, see [How long this visa lasts](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157#aboutVisa-index-2).\n\nAfter that period, you will need another RRV visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident. Alternatively, you may wish to consider your eligibility for Australian Citizenship and travel on an Australian passport. \n\nTo see when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Working\n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts either:\n\n-   on the day we grant the visa, if you were in Australia\n-   on the day you entered Australia on this visa, if you were outside Australia when we granted it\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid\n\nCheck your conditions and the expiry of your RRV in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\nSee what to do if your [visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459417",{"_id":584,"name":585,"subclass":586,"slug":587,"category":461,"type":183,"description":588,"officialUrl":589,"sections":590,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459403","Investor Retirement visa","405","investor-retirement-405","Allows self-funded retirees to live in Australia during their retirement years.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Finvestor-retirement-405",[591,593],{"title":467,"content":588,"_id":592},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459404",{"title":470,"content":594,"_id":595},"Subclass 405. Full eligibility, fees, and how to apply are on the Department of Home Affairs site: [Investor Retirement visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Finvestor-retirement-405).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459405",{"_id":597,"name":598,"subclass":599,"slug":600,"category":461,"type":183,"description":601,"officialUrl":602,"sections":603,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459418","Special Category visa","444","special-category-444","Issued automatically to New Zealand citizens on arrival in Australia, allowing them to live, work and study with a pathway to permanent residency.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444",[604,607,610,613,616],{"title":16,"content":605,"_id":606},"#### Stay\n\nFrom the time you are granted the visa until you leave Australia, unless it ceases because of other reasons. These may include if we grant you a permanent visa, you become an Australian citizen, or we cancel the visa. When you leave Australia your visa will cease. You must apply for a new SCV if you want to enter Australia again.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFree\n\n#### Processing times\n\nIf you apply on arrival in Australia, your application will be processed at the airport or seaport.\n\nIf you apply inside Australia, your application may take longer to process depending upon your individual circumstances.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   enter and stay in Australia for as long as you are a [New Zealand citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fnew-zealand-citizens)\n-   visit, work and study in Australia\n-   apply for a permanent visa if eligible\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=444)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   remain a [New Zealand citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fnew-zealand-citizens)\n-   continue to meet the [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459419",{"title":52,"content":608,"_id":609},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Health insurance](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travelling as a permanent visa holder](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Eligible New Zealand citizen (or Protected SCV holder)](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   enter and stay in Australia for as long as you are and continue to remain a [New Zealand citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fnew-zealand-citizens)\n-   visit, work and study in Australia\n-   apply for a permanent visa if eligible\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThe visa starts on the date we grant you the visa.\n\nThe visa ceases on the date you leave Australia, unless it ceases because of other reasons. These may include if we grant you a permanent visa, you become an Australian citizen, or we cancel the visa. When you leave Australia your visa will cease. You must apply for a new SCV if you want to enter Australia again.\n\n## Include family\n\nEach family member needs to make their own SCV application. They can do this by showing a valid New Zealand passport and completed incoming passenger card to an officer. They can also answer the health and character questions on [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fsmartgates\u002Foverview). \n\nIf family members are not New Zealand citizens, they need to apply for [another visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n## Cost\n\nThere is no application charge for this visa.\n\n## Apply\n\nYou usually apply for this visa when you enter Australia.\n\nIn some cases, you may be able to apply for this visa after you have entered Australia. This might be the case if you:\n\n-   became a New Zealand citizen and passport holder after you entered Australia\n-   entered on a passport that is not a New Zealand passport\n-   entered on another temporary visa, or\n-   had a New Zealand citizen baby born in Australia.\n\nIn these cases you can apply by completing our [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fspecial-category-visa). If we grant you the SCV after you have entered Australia the grant date will be the date of the decision. We can't backdate it to your original entry date.\n\nIf you had a child born in Australia to an SCV holding parent **on or before 30 June 2022,** ensure that the child has been registered as a New Zealand Citizen and has received a New Zealand citizenship certificate and\u002For a New Zealand passport. For further information see [New Zealand citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.govt.nz\u002Fbrowse\u002Fpassports-citizenship-and-identity\u002Fnz-citizenship\u002F).\n\nOnce you receive the New Zealand citizenship certificate and\u002For passport you can submit an onshore SCV application via the [Onshore visa application form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fspecial-category-visa).\n\nIf you had a child born to an SCV holding parent **on or after 1 July 2022** your child may have acquired Australian citizenship automatically by operation of law at the time of their birth. Children who meet these circumstances can apply for their [proof of citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fcertificate).\n\nFor further information see [You had a baby](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n### Check if you already hold a visa\n\nBefore submitting an application check if you already hold a visa or get a copy of it by using [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online). To access VEVO you will need a [reference number](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fvevo-request-for-reference-number-form).\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must remain a New Zealand citizen while you hold this visa. If your citizenship status changes, and you are no longer a New Zealand citizen, your SCV will cease. To remain lawful you must apply for and we must grant you a different visa.\n\nYou must obey Australian laws while you remain in Australia.\n\nAll visa holders must continue to meet the [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). If you don't, we may [cancel your visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa).\n\n## Health insurance\n\nWe recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You may be liable for your own healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.\n\nSee what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n\nLearn more about [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fsubjects\u002Fhow-enrol-and-get-started-medicare\u002Fenrolling-medicare\u002Fif-youre-new-zealand-citizen) for New Zealand citizens.\n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can't travel outside Australia and return on this visa. If you leave Australia the visa will cease. If you return to Australia you must apply for a new SCV when you return.\n\n## Travelling as a permanent visa holder\n\nWe may manually process your entry into Australia. If you hold a permanent visa (with a valid travel facility), you need to tell us that you do not want an SCV. If you do not tell us, we may grant you the SCV. This may later affect your eligibility for a Resident Return visa.\n\nMore information is in [overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\n## Eligible New Zealand citizen (or Protected SCV holder)\n\nSee Eligible New Zealand citizen (or Protected SCV holder) under [Entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fnew-zealand-citizens\u002Fentitlements#content-index-2)\n\nMore information is in [overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45941a",{"title":56,"content":611,"_id":612},"## Have a valid New Zealand passport\n\n* * *\n\n## Not be a behaviour concern non-citizen\n\nIf we assess you are a behaviour concern non-citizen (BCNC), we may refuse to grant you an SCV. We may refuse your entry into Australia.\n\nYou could be assessed as a BCNC if you have been:\n\n-   convicted of a crime that has resulted in a sentence of death or imprisonment for at least one year\n-   convicted of two or more crimes resulting in sentences of imprisonment for periods that total at least one year\n-   charged with, and found guilty of a crime while of unsound mind. This also includes if you were found not guilty because the crime was committed while of unsound mind \n-   removed or deported from Australia in the past\n-   removed, deported or excluded from another country in the past.\n\n**Note:** Sentenced to imprisonment includes ordered to be confined in a corrective institution.\n\nIf you have concerns about your eligibility for the SCV, you can check by using our online webform before you travel: [Enquiry Form – New Zealand passport holders travelling with a criminal conviction](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Ftravelling-with-a-criminal-conviction).\n\n* * *\n\n## Not be a health concern non-citizen\n\nWe may assess you as a health concern non-citizen if you declare when you enter Australia that you have tuberculosis (TB).\n\nIf you declare that you have TB we will ask you to give us more information.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have a 'no further stay' visa condition\n\nYou can't apply for this visa if you currently hold a visa that has a 'no further stay' condition.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45941b",{"title":60,"content":614,"_id":615},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nIf you had a child born in Australia to an SCV holding parent **on or after 1 July 2022** your child may have acquired Australian citizenship automatically by operation of law at the time of their birth. Children who meet these circumstances can apply for their [proof of citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fcertificate\u002Fget-a-certificate#Eligibility). They do not need to apply for an SCV first.\n\nEnsure you have a valid New Zealand passport before you travel to Australia.\n\nYou can't apply for this visa on your entry to Australia if you already hold another temporary visa. If you already hold a temporary visa you can apply for an SCV after you have entered Australia.\n\nYou can't apply for this visa if you currently hold a permanent visa or a visa that has a 'no further stay' condition.\n\n#### Check your visa details and status\n\nBefore submitting an onshore SCV visa application check if you already hold a visa by using VEVO. To access VEVO, you will need a [reference number](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fvevo-request-for-reference-number-form).\n\nPlease see the **Stay lawful** section below for Bridging visa information.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nYou must have a valid New Zealand passport to be granted this visa.\n\nYour visa will be linked to the passport number in your application. If you plan to get a new passport, do so before you apply.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\n#### Valid New Zealand passport\n\nIf you are applying for the SCV on or after your entry into Australia you will need your valid New Zealand passport with you.\n\n#### Australian Birth Certificate\n\nIf you were born in Australia **on or before 30 June 2022** and have not departed you will need to provide a copy of your Australian Birth Certificate with your onshore SCV application.\n\nYou will also need to provide evidence of your New Zealand citizenship. You may need to be registered as a New Zealand citizen first. For further information see [New Zealand citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.govt.nz\u002Fbrowse\u002Fpassports-citizenship-and-identity\u002Fnz-citizenship\u002F).\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide [accurate information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You don't need to have any documents certified unless we ask you to.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nWhen you enter Australia show your completed incoming passenger card with your valid New Zealand passport to an officer. You can also answer the health and character questions on [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fsmartgates\u002Foverview).\n\nIf applying after you have entered Australia, you will need to [apply online](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fspecial-category-visa).\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide [accurate information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Lodging an application after you have entered Australia\n\n[Apply online](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fspecial-category-visa) to request an SCV appointment. Once your information has been received by the Department, you will be contacted with a date and time for your appointment. The Department may also contact you about any additional documentation that you may need to submit.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will usually process your visa application at the airport or seaport that you use to enter Australia.\n\nIf you apply after you have entered Australia, a decision may take longer.\n\n#### Wait for us to contact you\n\nFor applications made after you have entered Australia, we will contact you with a date and time for your appointment. \n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't give updates on applications. Wait for us to contact you.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you apply for this visa after you have entered Australia, make sure you stay lawful. You can do this by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nIf your current visa will expire before we decide your application, consider applying for a Bridging visa.\n\n-   If you hold a substantive visa at the time you lodge your application, you may be eligible for a [Bridging visa A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010). You can stay in Australia on the Bridging visa A while we process your new visa application.\n-   If you do not hold a substantive visa at the time you lodge your application, you may be eligible for a [Bridging visa C](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030). You can stay in Australia on the Bridging visa C while we process your new visa application.\n\nIf we cancel your current visa or it ceases, and you do not hold a Bridging visa, you:\n\n-   will be staying in Australia unlawfully\n-   may not be eligible for a Bridging visa\n-   may not be eligible for a Bridging visa B. This allows you to leave and re-enter Australia while we finalise your visa application\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you may need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address\n-   changes to your citizenship (other than becoming an Australian citizen)\n-   the birth of a child\n-   if you want to withdraw your onshore application.\n\nSee [how to tell us if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation). \n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will tell you if we have granted your visa. How we tell you will depend on how and where you applied.\n\n#### If you applied on entry to Australia\n\nIf you meet all visa and immigration requirements, you will be:\n\n-   granted the visa\n-   immigration cleared.\n\nWe will add your visa electronically to your passport.\n\nYou can check your visa status, conditions and expiry or get a copy of it in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query). To access VEVO, you will need a [reference number](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fvevo-request-for-reference-number-form).\n\n#### If you applied after you entered Australia\n\nWe will let you know our decision about your visa application in writing. We will link your visa to the New Zealand passport number in your application and tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions.\n\nKeep a copy of the decision for your records.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused your visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45941c",{"title":64,"content":617,"_id":618},"[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\nThings you may need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address\n-   changes to your citizenship (other than becoming an Australian citizen)\n-   the birth of a child\n\nIf you had a child born in Australia to an SCV holding parent **on or after 1 July 2022** your child may have acquired Australian citizenship automatically by operation of law at the time of their birth. Children who meet these circumstances can apply for their [proof of citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fcertificate\u002Fget-a-certificate#Eligibility).\n\nSee how to let us know if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\nCheck your visa status, conditions and expiry in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa, show your visa conditions to someone, or get a copy of it, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query). To access VEVO, you will need a [reference number](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fvevo-request-for-reference-number-form).\n\n### Working\n\nAs an SCV holder you have the right to work in Australia. To confirm your permission to work, use [VEVO](http:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\nAs you have permission to work on the SCV, you have the protection of Australia's workplace law. You must follow these laws. [See your workplace rights and entitlements.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements)\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Get your super\n\nIf you worked in Australia you may have some money in a superannuation fund.\n\n[See how to access your super](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fleaving-australia).\n\n#### International Movement Record\n\nTo prove you have been to Australia, ask for your [international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45941d",{"_id":620,"name":621,"subclass":622,"slug":623,"category":461,"type":183,"description":624,"officialUrl":625,"sections":626,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45940c","Medical Treatment visa","602","medical-treatment-602","Permits individuals to travel to Australia for medical treatment or to support someone who is receiving medical treatment.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fmedical-treatment-602",[627,630,633,636,639],{"title":16,"content":628,"_id":629},"#### Stay\n\nTemporarily\n\n#### Cost\n\nFree if you apply outside Australia.\n\nAUD380.00 if you apply in Australia. If you represent a foreign government, the visa is free.\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   have medical treatment or consultation\n-   donate an organ\n-   support someone who holds this visa, if they are an organ donor or having medical treatment\n-   be granted single entry or multiple entries to Australia depending on your situation\n-   study for up to 3 months (or longer if you meet the exemption criteria).\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=602)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   comply with all visa conditions and follow Australian laws\n-   leave before your visa ends\n-   have the financial capacity to support yourself in Australia\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45940d",{"title":52,"content":631,"_id":632},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Support persons](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Health insurance](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   have medical treatment or consultation\n-   donate an organ\n-   support someone who holds this visa, if they are an organ donor or having medical treatment\n-   be granted single entry or multiple entries to Australia depending on your situation\n-   study for up to 3 months (or longer if you meet the exemption criteria).\n\nYou can't work except under limited circumstances.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa.\n\nWe determine the length of your stay on a case-by-case basis.\n\nThings we consider when determining your stay period include your treatment plan.\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou can't extend this visa to stay longer in Australia. If you need more time for your medical treatment or for another reason, you will need to apply for another visa.\n\n[Explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder) to stay longer in Australia.\n\n## Support persons\n\nIf you are applying to have medical treatment or donate an organ, a support person may apply for this visa.\n\nA support person can be a member of your family or another person such as a friend.\n\nEach support person must make a separate application unless they are included in your passport.\n\nWe can process your applications together.\n\nWe must grant your visa first before granting a support person a visa.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa is free if you apply outside Australia.\n\nThe visa costs AUD380.00 if you apply in Australia. If you represent a foreign government, the visa is free.\n\nYou might have to pay for health checks, police certificates and [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fglossary#biometrics). \n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=602). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa.\n\nIf we grant you the visa, at the time of grant you must be:\n\n-   in Australia, if you applied in Australia;\n-   outside Australia, if you applied outside Australia.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application can take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need\n-   we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information.\n\nWe can't process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nLearn more about [conditions for this visa.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=602)\n\n## Health insurance\n\nWe recommend you obtain health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.\n\nSee what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n## Travel\n\nThe visa is granted with single or multiple entry.\n\nYou must arrive in Australia on or before the expiry date on your visa.\n\nMultiple entry:\n\n-   You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want.\n\nSingle entry:\n\n-   if we grant you this visa while you are outside Australia, you can enter Australia once. If you leave Australia, you can’t return.\n-   if we grant you this visa while you are in Australia, you can leave and return once. If you leave again, you can’t return.\n\nIf you need to travel to Australia again, you must apply for another visa.\n\nCheck if you have multiple or single entry in [Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview) or your visa grant letter.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45940e",{"title":56,"content":634,"_id":635},"## Be in one of these situations\n\n-   intend to have medical treatment or consultation in Australia\n-   intend to donate an organ to someone in Australia\n-   intend to support a patient or organ donor who holds this visa\n-   intend to receive an organ from someone who travels to Australia with you\n-   intend to come to Australia under the arrangements between the Western Province of Papua New Guinea and the Queensland Department of Health\n-   be in Australia, aged 50 years or older, been refused an Australian permanent visa on health grounds only and are unfit to depart Australia\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have a medical condition that could be a threat\n\nYou must not have a medical condition that could be a threat to public health or endanger the Australian community.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not hold this visa\n\nIf you are in Australia, you must not hold a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) that was granted in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream. This also must not have been the last substantive visa you held.\n\nThe exception to this is applicants who are 50 years or older and are assessed as unfit to depart Australia after being refused a permanent visa on health grounds.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to support yourself\n\nYou might not be eligible for this visa if you do not have, or not have access to, adequate means to support yourself while you are in Australia.\n\nThis includes paying for:\n\n-   your travel to Australia\n-   your medical treatment\n-   other expenses related to your stay in Australia\n-   the expenses of anyone who comes with you to Australia (including an organ donor’s expenses).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be of any age\n\nYou can be of any age to apply for this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a genuine visitor\n\nYou must only intend to:\n\n-   stay temporarily in Australia\n-   do the things you are allowed to do on this visa.\n\nAn intention to stay temporarily in Australia does not apply if you:\n\n-   are in Australia\n-   are aged 50 years or older\n-   have been refused a permanent visa due to not meeting the health requirement\n-   are unfit to depart Australia.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have repaid debts to the Australian Government\n\nIn most cases if you owe the Australian Government money, you must have:\n\n-   paid it back or\n-   have a formal arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Arrange for payment of medical treatment\n\nIn most circumstances, you must pre-arrange payment of your medical costs. This is to show that it will not cost money to an Australian government or public authority. You can show this with written proof from a public or private hospital. This must confirm that it has approved your treatment and arrangements to pay all the costs.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45940f",{"title":60,"content":637,"_id":638},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nYou need a valid passport or other travel document. If you need a new passport, plan to get it before you apply for this visa.\n\n#### Organise health exams\n\nYou can complete your health examinations before you apply or you can wait until we tell you to have them. Find out the [examinations you need](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and how to arrange them.\n\nThis is in addition to details you must provide about the medical treatment you are seeking in Australia. \n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance, they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nInclude as much information as possible to support your application. This includes English translations of your documents.\n\nWe may decide your application without requesting further information from you.\n\nFollow these instructions to ensure you submit a complete visa application.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Medical treatment documents\n\nIf you are applying for this visa to receive medical treatment or donate an organ, provide a letter from your treating doctor in Australia outlining:\n\n-   your medical condition\n-   treatment that will be required\n-   an estimate of the timeframe\n-   an estimate of the cost involved.\n\nYou will also need to complete [Form 1507 Evidence of intended medical treatment (includes consultation) (191KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1507.pdf) if:\n\n-   you are applying in Australia, and\n-   you do not hold a substantive visa (a visa other than a bridging visa, criminal justice visa or an enforcement visa).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable, such as:\n    -   a marriage or divorce certificate\n    -   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n    -   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\n#### Additional documents for applicants under 18 years old\n\nIf you are under the age of 18, you should provide a copy of your birth certificate showing the names of both parents. If you can’t provide a birth certificate, provide identification pages from one of the following:\n\n-   a family book showing the names of both parents\n-   an identification document issued by the government\n-   a court-issued document that proves your identity\n-   a family census register\n\nIf somebody other than your biological parents has legal guardianship over you (for example, adoptive parents or a court-appointed guardian), you must provide proof of their legal guardianship.\n\nProvide adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable.\n\nAnyone with a legal right to decide where you live, and who is not travelling in Australia with you, must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 - Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for you to visit Australia on this visa\n\nInclude a document with the signature and photo of the person completing the form or declaration. This could be a passport or driver’s licence.\n\nIn addition to consent information, if you’re not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 - Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person you’re staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Financial documents\n\nWe need proof that you have access to enough money to:\n\n-   pay for your treatment\n-   support yourself and anyone who comes with you while you are in Australia.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   letters from any Australians who will be supporting you during your stay\n-   a letter from your treating doctor or hospital saying they are satisfied with arrangements for payment.\n\nIf you are going to be treated in a public hospital, the letter about payment arrangements must:\n\n-   come from the financial officer or the administration department of the hospital\n-   confirm that no Australian will be disadvantaged in accessing medical services as a result of your treatment.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nWe may ask you to provide a [police certificate](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fglossary#police-certificates).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n**Note**: You do not need to have any documents certified unless we ask you to.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear and legible.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\n#### Attach\n\nAttach a document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.\n\nLearn more about [attaching documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply. \n\nEach applicant must submit a separate application, unless they share a passport.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Login or create an [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp)\n2.  Select Medical Treatment visa\n3.  Complete application\n4.  Attach documents\n\nIf you are already in Australia when you apply, pay the application fee.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will confirm via your ImmiAccount when we receive your application.\n\nThere are other things you need to know and might need to do.\n\n#### Travel\n\nIf you applied in Australia, you must tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. \n\nYou might be eligible for a Bridging visa B, if you:\n\n-   applied in Australia\n-   hold a Bridging visa A.\n\nA Bridging visa B allows you to return to Australia if you leave.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nIf you did not have [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) before you applied for the visa, have them if we tell you to.\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe will tell you if you need to provide [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fglossary#biometrics)\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not send us all your documents when you applied, attach them to your application in ImmiAccount as soon as you can.\n\nWe may decide on your application without requesting further information from you.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you are in Australia, you must stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nDon't let your current visa expire before you apply. If you do:\n\n-   you will be in Australia unlawfully\n-   you might not be eligible for a BVA.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family members\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby). \n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nTell us if you made a mistake on your submitted application as soon as possible.\n\nTo tell us about a mistake on your visa application:\n\n-   login to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp)\n-   use the ‘+’ icon to expand the application details\n-   select 'Update details'\n-   select 'Notification of incorrect answer(s)'\n-   select 'Add'\n-   complete the fields\n-   select 'Confirm'\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nTell us [if things change](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation) after you submit your application but before we have made a decision.\n\nThings you need to tell us include:\n\n-   if you want to withdraw your application\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child.\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf you applied in Australia, you must be in Australia when we grant the visa.\n\nIf you applied outside Australia, you must be outside Australia when we grant the visa.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   the period that your visa will be valid for\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable.\n\nKeep a copy of the decision with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   if you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459410",{"title":64,"content":640,"_id":641},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nEveryone who arrives in Australia must complete an [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Using the SmartGate\n\nA SmartGate is an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\nThis visa lets you:\n\n-   stay in Australia while your visa is in effect\n-   study for up to 3 months (or longer if you meet the exemption criteria).\n\nTo see your specific conditions and work entitlements use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou must meet all visa conditions and obey all Australian laws.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query) or your visa grant letter.\n\nLearn more about [visa conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=600-29B) and how they work.\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\nThings you need to tell us include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child.\n\nSee how to tell us if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### Travel on your visa\n\nCheck whether you have been given single or multiple entries in [VEVO](http:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\nSingle entry:\n\n-   if we grant you this visa while you are outside Australia, you can enter Australia once. If you leave Australia, you can’t return.\n-   if we grant you this visa while you are in Australia, you can leave and return once. If you leave again, you can’t return.\n\nYou must arrive in Australia on or before the expiry date on your visa.\n\nMultiple entries:\n\n-   You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\n\nTime spent outside Australia does not extend the visa.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nSee when you must leave in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Staying longer\n\nYou can't extend this visa to stay longer in Australia. You must apply for a new visa if you want to stay longer.\n\n[See your options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Working\n\nYou can't work in Australia under this visa, except under limited circumstances.\n\nTo see your conditions for work, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Departures using SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### International Movement Record\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459411",{"_id":643,"name":644,"subclass":645,"slug":646,"category":461,"type":183,"description":647,"officialUrl":648,"sections":649,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459406","Maritime Crew visa","988","maritime-crew-988","Allows foreign crew members of non-military ships to enter and stay in Australia temporarily by sea.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fmaritime-crew-988",[650,653,656,659,662],{"title":16,"content":651,"_id":652},"#### Stay\n\nYou can stay in Australia as long as you are a crew member of a Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) eligible ship that is in Australia.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFree\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can...\n\n-   arrive and depart Australia by sea as a crew member of an MCV eligible ship\n-   stay in Australia for as long as you are signed on as a crew member of an MCV eligible ship\n-   sign off your ship to join another MCV eligible ship, or to leave Australia\n-   only perform work in Australia that meets the normal operational duties of a crew member of your ship\n-   only arrive by sea - if you want to fly to Australia, you will need to hold another valid visa.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=988)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must:\n\n-   be outside Australia when you apply\n-   comply with Australia's health and quarantine requirements\n-   be a crew member, or have a current offer to be a crew member, on an MCV eligible ship, such as a cargo or passenger ship on an international voyage to Australia\n-   not be a crew member, or seeking to join, on an ineligible ship including private sector research vessels, most fishing vessels, yachts or superyachts\n-   not be an Australian citizen or the holder of a permanent Australian visa.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n[Apply](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp)\n[Check your Maritime visa status](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002Fmcv?actionType=query)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459407",{"title":52,"content":654,"_id":655},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[Which ships you can work on in Australia](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Health insurance](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-11)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   arrive and depart Australia by sea as a crew member of an MCV eligible ship\n-   stay in Australia for as long as you are signed on as a crew member of an MCV eligible ship\n-   sign off your ship in Australia to leave Australia, or to join another MCV eligible ship\n-   only perform work in Australia as a crew member that meets the normal operational duties of your MCV eligible ship.\n\nWith this visa you cannot:\n\n-   enter Australia by air only holding this visa. To fly to Australia, you will also need another visa to enter\n-   enter Australia by sea on a type of ship that is not specified as eligible for an MCV\n-   stay as a visitor or tourist, or permanently. You can hold a Visitor visa at the same time as you hold an MCV to visit or sightsee Australia while you are not working as a crew member on a ship\n-   work in Australia, in port or at sea, doing work that is not directly related to the operation of the ship as a member of crew\n-   bypass Australia’s health and quarantine requirements.\n\nFor more information on visa options, see [Explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n## Which ships you can work on in Australia\n\nShips that **do** meet the eligibility for a Maritime Crew Visa include:\n\n-   cargo ships carrying goods between Australia and overseas ports\n-   international cruise ships with paying passengers\n-   foreign government owned and operated research ships\n-   ships granted Public Vessel Status by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade\n-   ships that have been entered for home consumption or imported under specific sections of Australia’s _Customs Act 1901_ **and** that have been registered on the [Australian International Shipping Register](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amsa.gov.au\u002Fvessels-operators\u002Fship-registration\u002Fregister-vessel-australian-international-shipping-register) (this does not include registration on the Australian **General** Shipping Register).\n\nShips that are **not** eligible include:\n\n-   small marine crafts, yachts and superyachts\n-   petroleum export tankers that go to both an offshore resource activity area **and** an Australian port on the same international journey\n-   trawlers and cable laying vessels\n-   most fishing vessels\n-   research vessels that are not owned and operated by a foreign government.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply. You can be inside or outside Australia when your visa is decided.\n\nYou must not travel to Australia without a visa.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nMaritime Crew visas last for three years unless they are ceased for one of the following reasons:\n\n-   you try to enter Australia, or you are working in Australia, on a ship that is not a MCV eligible ship\n-   while in Australia, you do work that is not related to the normal operational duties of the ship\n-   you arrive in Australia by air and do not sign on to your ship within five days of arrival or before any other visa you hold ceases, whichever is longer\n-   you sign off your ship, and you do not:\n    -   leave Australia\n    -   hold another type of visa or\n    -   sign on to another MCV eligible ship within five days (or a period specified by the Department of Home Affairs)\n-   your ship has been imported or brought into Australia for sale and:\n    -   was not registered on the Australian International Shipping Register, or\n    -   it was registered but that registration has ceased, and\n    -   you do not leave Australia, hold another suitable visa, or sign on to another MCV eligible ship within five days (or a period specified by the Department of Home Affairs)\n-   you leave a vessel after arriving in Australia without being immigration-cleared\n-   you hold another visa and the other visa is cancelled for a reason other than on character grounds\n-   we determined that it is undesirable for you to continue to hold a Maritime Crew visa.\n\nWhile the visa is valid you can enter Australia by sea as a member of a Maritime Crew visa eligible ship as many times as you want.\n\nIf you want to enter Australia by air to join a ship, and you hold a Maritime Crew visa, you will need another visa to enter.\n\nFor more information on visa options, see [Explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou cannot apply for a new Maritime Crew visa while you are in Australia. You must apply for another visa. You need to do this before your current visa ceases.\n\nFor more information on visa options, see [Explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n## Include family\n\ncan apply for Maritime Crew visas if they are travelling on the same ship as you with permission from the vessel master. They must lodge separate application forms.\n\nThe Maritime Crew visa held by members of your family unit will cease if:\n\n-   your Maritime Crew visa ceases\n-   they enter Australia on a ship without you and don't hold a valid visa other than the Maritime Crew visa\n-   they stop travelling with you and do not leave Australia or get another visa.\n\nFamily members are not permitted to work in Australia on a Maritime Crew visa.\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can enter Australia by sea as a member of a Maritime Crew visa eligible ship as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\n\nYou cannot fly into Australia only holding a Maritime Crew visa.\n\n## Cost\n\nFree\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and members of your family unit must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nLearn more about [conditions for this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=988).\n\n## Health insurance\n\nYou are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Medical insurance helps limit your financial liability.\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459408",{"title":56,"content":657,"_id":658},"## Be outside Australia\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply for this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a crew member on a Maritime Crew visa eligible ship\n\nYou must be an articled crew member on a Maritime Crew visa eligible ship that is taking an international voyage to Australia.\n\n### Articled crew members\n\nThis includes:\n\n-   people under contract or subcontract, involved in the usual day to day routine maintenance or duties of a ship while it is at sea\n-   people doing scientific research on a research ship owned by a foreign government.\n\nIt does not include those who only work on a ship while it is in port or dry dock unless they are travelling with the ship.\n\n### **Maritime Crew visa eligible ship**\n\nTo be eligible for crew to enter Australia on a Maritime Crew visa, the ship must meet one of the following activities:\n\n-   used for the commercial trading of cargo between Australia and international ports\n-   used for carrying paying passengers\n-   owned and operated by a foreign government to do scientific research\n-   approved for 'Public Vessel Status' by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade\n-   has been imported or entered for home consumption under specific sections of Australia’s _Customs Act 1901_ and is registered in the Australian International Shipping Register.\n\nExamples of the types of ships that are **not** eligible for Maritime Crew visa holders to enter Australia on are:\n\n-   small marine craft, private yachts or superyachts\n-   petroleum export tankers that go to both an offshore resource platform and an Australian port on the same international journey\n-   fishing vessels, trawlers and cable laying vessels\n-   research vessels that are not owned and operated by a foreign government.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Pay your debts to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members (including those who don't apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not had a refused application or cancelled visa\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n \n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n \n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview). \n\n* * * \n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459409",{"title":60,"content":660,"_id":661},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nSee if you hold a Maritime Crew visa that is still valid with the [Maritime Crew visa online status enquiry page](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002Fmcv?actionType=query).\n\nEnsure you apply for the visa well ahead of your travel. We may require further information from you and time to assess that information.\n\n**Do not travel to Australia without a valid visa.**\n\nEnsure that you enter Australia on a Maritime Crew visa eligible ship, which is a ship that:\n\n-   is transporting commercial cargo between Australia and international ports\n-   is carrying paying passengers\n-   is owned and operated by a foreign government to do scientific research\n-   has been approved for 'Public Vessel Status' by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade\n-   has been imported or entered for home consumption under specific sections of Australia’s _Customs Act 1901_ and is registered on the Australian International Shipping Register.\n\nExamples of the types of ships that are **not** eligible for Maritime Crew visa holders to enter Australia on are:\n\n-   small marine craft, private yachts or superyachts\n-   petroleum export tankers that go to both an offshore resource platform **and** an Australian port on the same international journey\n-   fishing vessels and trawlers operating in Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone\n-   research vessels that are not owned and operated by a foreign government.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nIf you plan to get a new passport, you should do so before applying for your visa. Your visa is linked to the passport number you use in your application.\n\nYou and your family members need valid passports before we will grant this visa.\n\nA seafarer's identity document is not acceptable with the exception of Chinese, Russian and Vietnamese seafarer passports. If you hold both a seafarer's passport and a national passport, you should apply using your national passport.\n\n#### If your previous Maritime crew visa is still valid\n\n -    you should not apply for another one unless it is going to expire before you are going to enter Australia or during your voyage in Australia as a member of crew of a non-military ship. You must not arrive or be in Australia without a visa.\n-   and you want to fly to Australia to join a ship, you will need another visa to enter Australia. You could apply for a Transit visa (subclass 771), or another visa that lets you enter Australia by air.\n-   You can hold a Maritime Crew visa at the same time as you hold another visa. Your Maritime Crew visa will be the visa in effect while you are signed on to a non-military ship. If you sign off your ship in Australia and you don't hold another visa to stay in Australia, you have five days to depart or apply for another visa to stay in Australia, or your Maritime Crew visa will cease.\n\nTo find an appropriate other visa, use the [Visa finder](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder). \n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou will be able to check [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin) for what documents we need from you before you submit your application.\n\nYou should submit the required identity, employment and education\u002Fqualification documentation with your application in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). If you do not provide these documents at time of your application, the decision may be delayed.\n\nIf you are applying as a partner or dependant of a crew member, we need you to submit identity documents and other documents to prove you are a family member.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See [what happens if you can't prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   colour copies of the pages of your current passport showing your:\n    -   photo\n    -   personal details\n    -   passport issue and expiry dates\n\nA seafarer's identity document is not acceptable with the exception of Chinese, Russian and Vietnamese seafarer passports. If you hold both a seafarer's passport and a national passport, you should apply and provide evidence of your national passport.\n\n-   copy of National Identity Card (both sides) if you have one\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   proof of change of name if you have had one\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Character documents\n\nWe will tell you if and when you need to get .\n\nProvide any military service record or discharge papers, if applicable.\n\n#### Employment documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   documentary proof that you are employed on, or will be employed on, a non-military ship that will be in Australia\n-   a statement from the vessel’s local shipping\u002Fhandling agent. The statement must state:\n    -   your name\n    -   the name of the company employing you\n    -   the name of the ship you will join\n    -   the date you arrive in Australia\n    -   the port and date you expect to join the ship\n\n#### Education\u002FQualification documents\n\nProvide evidence of your highest recognised qualification that relates to your employment as a crew member.\n\nThis should be a copy of an educational certificate such as a Degree or Diploma.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate or\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependent under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable.\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nFor every dependent under 18 years old who is applying with you, you must get consent from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the dependant lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the dependant\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa\n\nInclude a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\n\n-   passport\n-   driver’s licence\n\nIf the child is not staying with a relative or legal guardian while in Australia, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants 18 or older documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must be:\n\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age, unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n\nYou must also provide proof the child is dependent on you:\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts\n-   if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview) if you applied online, or send with your paper application.\n\n#### For online applications\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\n#### Attach\n\nAttach a document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.\n\nLearn more about [attaching documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### For paper applications\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave a  of all other documents. This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\nKeep a copy of your application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply. You can be inside or outside Australia when your visa is decided.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See [what happens if you can't prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Apply in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp)\n2.  [Attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n3.  Submit family applications together\n\nYou must complete an application for each person travelling to Australia, including children. Each person holds their own visa. \n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nIf you can't apply online, complete the following form:\n\n-   [Form 1273 Application for a Maritime Crew (Temporary) visa (285KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1273.pdf)\n\nSend the completed form by post or courier to the address specified on the form. Mark the envelope 'Attention: Maritime Global Processing Centre'.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can’t give updates on applications within the standard processing time.\n\nIf you applied online, you can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nWait for us to contact you if you applied on paper.\n\n#### Send us more information\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.  If we need more information from you we will let you know by messaging you through ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you are in Australia, make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nIf you are in Australia and your visa is cancelled, you could become unlawful in Australia.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf) and attach it in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview) if you applied online, or send to the office where you submitted your application.\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee [how to tell us if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know our decision in writing. \n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions.\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   if you have a right to a review of the decision","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45940a",{"title":64,"content":663,"_id":664},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid passport or other acceptable travel document\n-   the passport you used in your application \n-   if entering Australia by air, a valid visa to enter Australia as well as this visa.\n\nA seafarer's identity document is not acceptable. If you hold both a seafarer's passport and a national passport, you should use your national passport.\n\nWhen you hold this visa:\n\n-   you can enter or leave Australia by sea as crew member of a Maritime Crew visa eligible ship as many times as you like during the validity of your visa\n-   you can sign off your ship and have five days (or a period specified by the Department of Home Affairs) to join another Maritime Crew visa eligible ship or to leave Australia\n-   only perform work in Australia that meets the usual operational duties of a crew member of your Maritime Crew visa eligible ship\n-   only fly to Australia if you hold another valid Australian visa.\n\nTo find an appropriate other visa, use the [Visa finder](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder). \n\n#### Check that any ship that you will be on in Australia is a Maritime Crew visa eligible ship.\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do on your visa\n\nYou must follow all visa conditions and Australian laws.\n\n### Staying longer\n\nYou cannot apply for a Maritime Crew visa while you are in Australia.\n\nYou must hold a valid visa for the whole time that you are in Australia. If a change in plans means that you will not be able to leave Australia until after your current visa expires, you should apply for another visa before your visa expires.\n\n[Explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder)\n\nIf you cannot leave Australia within 5 days of signing off your ship, a small extension can be given in limited circumstances. It is important that you contact us while your Maritime Crew visa is still valid to ask for an extension.\n\nSee your visa expiry, conditions and work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n### Working\n\nMaritime Crew visa holders can only work as the crew member of a Maritime Crew visa eligible ship.\n\nTo see your conditions for work, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\nFor information on your workplace rights and entitlements, see the [Australian Maritime Safety Authority's regulations and standards](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amsa.gov.au\u002Fabout\u002Fregulations-and-standards).\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### International Movement Record\n\nTo prove you have been to Australia, [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records\u002Fapply).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45940b",{"_id":666,"name":667,"subclass":668,"slug":669,"category":670,"type":11,"description":671,"officialUrl":672,"sections":673,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593de","Refugee visa","200","refugee-200","Refugee","For individuals who are subject to persecution in their home country and are in need of resettlement in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Frefugee-200",[674,677,680,683,686],{"title":16,"content":675,"_id":676},"From 29 November 2025, you must use ImmiAccount to apply for a Refugee and Humanitarian visa. This doesn’t apply if you are submitting an application under the Community Support Program.\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nThere is no visa application charge for this visa\n\n#### Processing times\n\nThe decision process could take many months, or even years. The number of applications we receive for resettlement each year is far greater than available visas.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   propose family members for permanent residence\n\nSee all conditions for:\n\n-   [Refugee visa 200](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=200)\n-   [Refugee visa 201](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=201)\n-   [Refugee visa 203](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=203)\n-   [Refugee visa 204](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=204)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   enter Australia by the date on your visa\n-   you and your family members must obey all Australian laws\n\nWe usually grant this visa to people referred to us by [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.unhcr.org\u002F) for resettlement in Australia.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593df",{"title":52,"content":678,"_id":679},"[With this visa, you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Assisted Passage](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[More information](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   propose family members for permanent residence\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program\u002Fbackground)\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia permanently.\n\nYou become a permanent resident when you enter Australia.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day you enter Australia on this visa.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can also add certain family members to your application at any time before we decide on your application.\n\nFor this visa, your family are:\n\n-   your \n-   your ren\n-   your partner’s dependent children\n-   other who is a \n\nIf your child is not dependent on you, they must apply for their own visa.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIt is important to declare all of your family members, even if they will not be applying with you.\n\nIf you do not declare a family member in your application, you may not be able to propose them for a Humanitarian visa after you arrive in Australia.\n\n## Cost\n\nThere is no visa application charge for this visa\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply. You must also be outside Australia when your visa is granted.\n\n## Processing times\n\nWe generally acknowledge Humanitarian visa applications in writing. Processing times can vary according to the applicant’s:\n\n-   particular circumstances\n-   location\n-   ability to travel\n-   ability to provide documents\n-   access to Australian government officials.\n\nThe decision process takes many months, even years. The number of applications we receive for resettlement each year is far greater than available visas.\n\nYour application can take longer to process if:\n\n-   your application form is not filled in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need, or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information.\n\nProcessing times also vary according to individual and family circumstances, such as health conditions that might require testing or treatment.\n\nWe will contact you at key stages of processing and when a decision is made.\n\n### Priority processing\n\nThe Australian Government has established policy to guide decisions on which applications we should generally give priority. This policy includes those who are outside their home country and are one of following:\n\n-   assessed as a refugee by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and referred to Australia for resettlement, or\n-   proposed by immediate family member (for example, spouse, child under 18) who holds a Class XB visa (subclass 200, 201, 202, 203 or 204) or close family member (for example, sibling, adult child, parent) who holds a refugee category visa (subclass 200, 201, 203 or 204).\n\nBecause of the limited number of resettlement places available each year and the high demand for them, we accept applicants in the most compelling circumstances only.\n\n## Assisted Passage\n\nThe Assisted Passage program supports the delivery of Australia’s Offshore Humanitarian Program and provides health screening, travel and medical related services to refugee category visa applicants and visa holders.\n\nThe Assisted Passage service has transitioned from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to Toll Remote Logistics Pty Ltd (Toll). Toll are responsible for delivering Assisted Passage services globally.\n\nToll will help you to attend health appointments and, if you are granted a visa, assist you to travel to Australia.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must enter Australia before the first entry arrival date (initial arrival date) specified in your grant letter.\n\nIf you signed a health undertaking, you must comply with it.\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Travel\n\nThe department will arrange your travel to Australia at no cost to you. If the first entry arrival date (initial arrival date) specified in your grant letter has passed, we may issue you with a travel facilitation letter. We may first ask you to undergo another medical examination. \n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155) or (subclass 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\n## More information\n\nThe number of applications we receive for resettlement each year is far greater than available visas. \n\nThere are four visa subclasses included in the Refugee category of the Humanitarian Program. They are:\n\n-   Refugee (subclass 200)\n-   In-country Special Humanitarian (subclass 201)\n-   Emergency Rescue (subclass 203)\n-   Woman at Risk (subclass 204).\n\nWe will consider your application against each subclass.\n\nYou can find more information at [Refugee visas (offshore)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Frefugee-and-humanitarian-program\u002Frefugee-visas).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e0",{"title":56,"content":681,"_id":682},"## Be living outside Australia\n\nYou can't apply for this visa in Australia.\n\n* * *\n\n## Face persecution\n\nYou need resettlement because you face persecution in your home country.\n\n* * *\n\n## Work\n\nYou can work on this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members who do not apply with you might also have to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIf you have compassionate and compelling circumstances, we might waive your health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members who do not apply with you might also have to meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you sign or accept the [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members (including those who don't apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e1",{"title":60,"content":684,"_id":685},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\n[Check that you are eligible](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Frefugee-200#Eligibility).\n\nIf you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\nIf you can't provide these items, provide a statement explaining why you have no travel or identity documents.\n\n#### Humanitarian circumstances\n\nPlease provide proof if you have registered with any international organisation dealing with refugees, such as the [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.unhcr.org\u002F).\n\nIf you have been referred for resettlement by the UNHCR, provide a full copy of your resettlement registration form.\n\nAlso write a statement, in English, about why you left your home country.\n\n#### Visas or residence permits\n\nProvide certified copies of any visas or residence permits you hold.\n\n#### Relationship documents\n\nProvide certified copies of marriage certificates or relationship registrations for you and anyone else included in your application, even if they are not joining you in Australia.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 2 recent photographs (45mm x 35mm).\n\nThe photographs should be of the head and shoulders only against a plain background.\n\nPrint your name on the back of each photograph.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nProvide military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n-   any visas or residence permits held\n-   2 photographs, as described in the information for the main applicant\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate, or\n-   documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents, or a statement explaining why they have no travel or identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   any visas or residence permits held\n-   any marriage certificates or relationship registrations held\n-   character documents, if applicable\n-   2 photographs, as described in the information for the main applicant\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nUnless you have a court order you must get consent for the child to come to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to resettle in Australia\n\nInclude a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\n\n-   passport\n-   driver’s licence\n\nIf the child is not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant aged 18 years or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n-   any visas or residence permits held\n-   2 photographs, as described in the information for the main applicant\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou must demonstrate financial, physical or psychological dependence.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nHave all documents [certified](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep a copy\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   certified copies of all documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply online\n\nFollow these steps to apply:\n\n1.  Log in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). If you do not have an ImmiAccount login, you will need to create a new account.\n2.  Click ‘New application’.\n3.  Click ‘Refugee & Humanitarian’.\n4.  Click ‘Offshore Humanitarian Visa (200, 201, 202, 203, 204)’.\n5.  Complete the application. \n6.  Submit the application.\n\n#### Have family applications processed together\n\nSubmit your visa applications and supporting documents together.\n\nThis helps give us a clear idea of everyone that is applying for a visa.\n\nIn your application, you must list all family members who are also applying for their own visa.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\n#### What will happen after you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents.\n\nWe will advise you if you are required to undertake a medical examination and or have your biometrics collected. Toll, the Department’s Assisted Passage service provider, will assist you with these requirements. If you are requested to undertake these requirements, further information can be found in the letters below.\n\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - English (53KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-english.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Arabic (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-arabic.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Burmese (387KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-burmese.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Dari (346KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-dari.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Hakha Chin (53KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-hakha-chin.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Karen (200KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-karen.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Nepali (531KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-nepali.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Persian (350KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-persian.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa application - Somali (42KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-somali.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Spanish (54KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-spanish.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Swahili (53KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-swahili.PDF)\n-   [Requirements for your Offshore Humanitarian Visa Application - Turkish (229KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frequirements-offshore-humanitarian-visa-application-turkish.PDF)\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can’t give updates on applications.\n\nWait for us to contact you. Ensure you keep us up to date with contact details and changes in circumstances.\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nDo not arrange travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics) (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied send them to the office where you sent the application, quoting the file number we have given you.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\n#### Attend an interview\n\nWe might ask you to attend an interview. You must bring your passport or other identification and any other requested documents. You might be asked about:\n\n-   your situation, including why you are applying for a humanitarian visa\n-   your family\n-   information you provided in your application\n\nIf we receive information that could result in you being refused a visa, we will usually give you the opportunity to comment.\n\n#### Add family\n\nIn some circumstances you can add certain family members to your application before we decide on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms to the office your submitted your application.\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to [tell us if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know our decision by email or letter.\n\n#### About visa outcome\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e2",{"title":64,"content":687,"_id":688},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\nTo find out about Australian history, culture, society and values, read the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values).\n\nYou must arrive in Australia by the date specified in the letter we sent you when we granted your visa.\n\n### Other support\n\nYou can get help from the following organisations and programs:\n\n#### Australian Cultural Orientation (AUSCO) Program\n\nThis 5-day program is free and open to all humanitarian visa holders over the age of 5. It is delivered overseas, to give you an understanding of life in Australia before you arrive.\n\nRead more about the [AUSCO program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Fausco\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Humanitarian Settlement Program\n\nThis service will contact you when your visa is approved. It is free and runs across Australia. The focus is on helping you to learn English and to gain education or work skills.\n\nRead more about the [Humanitarian Settlement Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Fhumanitarian-settlement-program).\n\n### Departure health check\n\nYou, and any family members travelling with you on the visa, may be required to have a health check in the 72 hours before you leave for Australia.\n\nThe Australian Government will cover the cost of your health check.\n\nThe departure health check includes:\n\n-   checking that you are healthy enough to travel\n-   a physical check up\n-   a pregnancy test\n-   tests for communicable diseases\n-   vaccinations if needed, such as for measles, mumps and rubella\n-   treatment of parasites and infestations if needed\n\nYou must agree to follow up on any health conditions after you arrive in Australia.\n\n### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid travel document such as a passport or [ImmiCard](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fimmicard\u002Foverview)\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the Incoming Passenger Card. You will get a card on board.\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What can you do when you have this visa\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   propose family members for permanent residence\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program\u002Fbackground)\n\n### What you must do on your visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or immicard\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child\n\nSee [what to do if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia. To see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Ftools\u002Fvevo).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo obtain evidence you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n### Work and study\n\nWith this visa, you can work and study. You are protected by Australian workplace law. For more information on your workplace rights and entitlements see [Visa holders and migrant workers](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Ftools-and-resources\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\nYou can also propose a family member for a [Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-special-humanitarian-202?)\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen \n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day you entered Australia on this visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid travel document to leave Australia. Check your [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid and allows for re-entry to Australia\n\nSee what to do if [your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e3",{"_id":690,"name":691,"subclass":692,"slug":693,"category":670,"type":11,"description":694,"officialUrl":695,"sections":696,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ce","Global Special Humanitarian visa","202","global-special-humanitarian-202","Allows individuals outside Australia who face substantial discrimination or human rights abuses in their home country to live permanently in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-special-humanitarian-202",[697,700,703,706,709],{"title":16,"content":698,"_id":699},"From 1 July 2025, you must use ImmiAccount if you are proposing a person, or applying for, a Refugee and Humanitarian visa. You must complete the proposal first and use your transaction reference number (TRN) within 60 days to apply for the visa in ImmiAccount.\n\nFor more information, see the [step-by-step guide](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-special-humanitarian-202#HowTo).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nThere is no visa application charge for this visa unless an Approved Proposing Organisation proposes you under the [Community Support Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Frefugee-and-humanitarian-program\u002Fcommunity-support-program).\n\n#### Processing times\n\nEach year we receive more applications for resettlement than the number of available visas. This means the decision process may take many years and most applications will be unsuccessful.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   propose certain family members for permanent residence.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=202)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   have a proposer\n-   enter Australia by the date on your visa\n-   you and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n[Apply](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593cf",{"title":52,"content":701,"_id":702},"[With this visa, you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Assisted Passage](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   propose family members for permanent residence\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program\u002Fbackground).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia permanently.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day you enter Australia on this visa. This counts for citizenship purposes.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include family in your application when you apply. You can also add certain family members to your application at any time before we decide on your application.\n\nFor this visa, your family are:\n\n-   your \n-   your ren\n-   your partner’s dependent children\n-   other relative who is a dependant (parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or cousin).\n\nIf your child is not dependent on you, they must apply for their own visa.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIt is important to declare all your family members, even if they will not be applying with you.\n\nIf you do not declare a family member in your application, you may not be able to propose them for a Humanitarian visa after you arrive in Australia.\n\n## Cost\n\nThere is no visa application charge for this visa unless you are proposed under the [Community Support Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Frefugee-and-humanitarian-program\u002Fcommunity-support-program) by an Approved Proposing Organisation.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia and outside your country of origin when you apply for this visa.\n\n## Processing times\n\nEach year we receive more applications for resettlement than the number of available visas. This means the decision process may take many years and most applications will be unsuccessful. We will tell applicants when their application reaches the next stage of processing or when the application is finalised.\n\nProcessing time is lengthy and varies according to the circumstances of each applicant.\n\nYour application can take longer to process if:\n\n-   your application form is not filled in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need, or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information.\n\nWe do not give processing updates.\n\n### Priorities\n\nWe process SHP applications in order of priority group. Visa applications for family reunion are more likely to be successful if the proposer is an immediate or close family member because they receive a higher priority. \n\nPriority groups within the SHP are as follows:\n\n1.  Your proposer is an immediate family member (partner or dependent child, or, if the proposer is under 18 years of age, the proposer's parent). They must also have been granted a Class XB visa or are an Australian citizen who held a Protection or Resolution of Status visa.\n    You must also meet the split-family criteria. This means your proposer:\n    -   was a member of your immediate family when we granted their visa\n    -   told us about your relationship before we granted their visa\n    -   proposed your visa application within 5 years of us granting their visa.\n2.  You do not meet the split-family criteria and your proposer is a close family member (partner, child, parent or sibling) and does not hold a Protection or Resolution of Status visa.\n3.  Your proposer is an extended family member (grandparent, grandchild, cousin, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew) and does not hold a Protection or Resolution of Status visa.\n4.  Your proposer is a distant relative, friend or community organisation and does not hold a Protection or Resolution of Status visa.\n5.  Your proposer holds a Protection or Resolution of Status visa.\n\nA person who arrived in Australia as an unauthorised maritime arrival (UMA) on or after 13 August 2012 cannot propose family members under the Humanitarian Program. This is in line with the Migration Regulations 1994.\n\nTo satisfy the criteria for a Woman at Risk\u002Fvulnerable women visa in either the subclass 204 (Woman at Risk) or under the SHP, women must not:\n\n-   be living with a male person who is over 18 years of age or\n-   have a male relative residing in the same locality.\n\nWomen who are granted a Woman at Risk (subclass 204) visa or who are prioritised under the SHP on the basis of being a vulnerable women should sponsor any existing or new spouses under the Family Stream of the Migration Program. Similarly, children (under 18) who are granted a visa on the basis of their mother’s vulnerability as a woman, should sponsor their parent under the Family Stream of the Migration Program.\n\nThe Australian Government has established policy to guide decisions on which applications we should generally give priority. For more information about these priorities, see [About the refugee and humanitarian program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Frefugee-and-humanitarian-program\u002Fabout-the-program\u002Fabout-the-program).\n\nAs all humanitarian applicants are in similarly compelling circumstances, the department is unable to expedite applications outside of these priorities.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must enter Australia before the first entry arrival date (initial arrival date) specified in your grant letter.\n\nIf you signed a health undertaking, you must comply with it.\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Assisted Passage\n\nThe Assisted Passage program supports the delivery of Australia’s Offshore Humanitarian Program and provides health screening and medical related services to Special Humanitarian Program visa applicants and visa holders.\n\nThe Assisted Passage service has transitioned from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to Toll Remote Logistics Pty Ltd (Toll). Toll are responsible for delivering Assisted Passage services globally.\n\nToll will help you to attend health appointments and, if you are granted a visa, assist you to travel to Australia.\n\nHelp with travel to Australia may be available through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under their prepaid migration travel program. More information is available on the IOM website [Travel to Australia with IOM](\u003Chttps:\u002F\u002Faustralia.iom.int\u002Fsites\u002Fg\u002Ffiles\u002Ftmzbdl1001\u002Ffiles\u002Fdocuments\u002FIOM_Travel Assistance Flyer.pdf>).\n\nYou and your proposer are responsible for paying for your travel to Australia.\n\nTell us about your travel bookings so that we can ensure you receive settlement assistance when you arrive in Australia.\n\nMore information about Assisted Passage services for 202 Global Special Humanitarian visa applicants can be found in the information sheets below:\n\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - English (166KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-english.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Arabic (567KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-arabic.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Burmese (501KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-burmese.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Chin Hakha (173KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-chin-hakha.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Dari (293KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-dari.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Farsi (551KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-farsi.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Karen (218KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-karen.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Nepali (651KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-nepali.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Somali (180KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-somali.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Spanish (179KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-spanish.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Swahili (70KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-swahili.PDF)\n-   [Comms for 202 visa holders - Turkish (261KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fcomms-for-202-visa-holders-turkish.PDF)\n\n## Travel\n\nYou and your proposer or approved proposing organisation are responsible for arranging your travel to Australia. \n\nIf the first entry arrival date (initial arrival date) specified in your grant letter has passed, contact the visa processing office for a travel facilitation letter. We may first ask you to undergo another medical examination.\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155) or (subclass 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport or other travel document. You will not get a label.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d0",{"title":56,"content":704,"_id":705},"## With this visa you can move to and stay permanently in Australia\n\n-   You face substantial discrimination or human rights abuses in your home country and you have a proposer or \n-   You are a member of the immediate family of a person who has been granted this visa and this person is your proposer.\n\nYou must:\n\n-   Be living outside Australia and outside your country of origin\n-   Be subject to substantial discrimination in your home country\n-   The discrimination would amount to a gross violation of your human rights in your home country.\n\nOr\n\n-   Living outside Australia\n-   A member of the immediate family of a person who was granted this visa in the last five years.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a proposer\n\nYou must be proposed for this visa by a person or organisation in Australia.\n\nYour proposer must be one of the following:\n\n-   an Australian citizen\n-   an Australian permanent resident\n-   an or\n-   an organisation in Australia.\n\nIf you are applying for this visa as an immediate family member of a person who was granted this visa, your proposer must be that person.\n\nThe cost of the travel is your or your proposer’s responsibility. Toll can provide help to organise travel to Australia. Toll is the department’s Assisted Passage service provider. Your Toll case manager will be in contact with you to offer help. This includes help with:\n\n-   booking flights\n-   getting exits permits and\n-   providing you with your AMS ImmiCard.\n\nThe Australian Migration Status (AMS) ImmiCard is an official International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliant travel document. It is also an identity document that you can use in Australia to prove your eligibility for government services and to check your visa details.\n\nThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) can also help you. Learn more at the [International Organization for Migration website](https:\u002F\u002Faustralia.iom.int\u002Fservices-global-special-humanitarian-visa-subclass-202-holders).\n\nYou or your proposer should tell the Department about your travel bookings. This is so that we can send you an invitation to attend the Australian Cultural Orientation (AUSCO) program before you travel to Australia and settlement assistance when you arrive in Australia.\n\nYour proposer also has other responsibilities to help you settle in Australia.\n\nSelect the ‘For Proposers’ switch at the top of this page for information about proposing.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members who do not apply with you might also have to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIf you have compassionate and compelling circumstances, we might waive your health requirement\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members who do not apply with you might also have to meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws by signing or accepting the [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d1",{"title":60,"content":707,"_id":708},"Step 1\n\nGather your documents\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you can't [prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\nIf you can't provide these items, provide a statement explaining why you have no travel or identity documents.\n\n#### Humanitarian circumstances\n\nProvide proof If you have registered with any international organisation dealing with refugees, such as the [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.unhcr.org\u002F).\n\nProvide a detailed statement, in English about why you left your home country.\n\n#### Visas or residence permits\n\nProvide certified copies of any visas or residence permits you hold.\n\n#### Relationship documents\n\nProvide certified copies of marriage certificates or relationship registrations for you and anyone else included in your application, even if they are not joining you in Australia.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nOnline applications need 1 scanned photograph per applicant.\n\nThe photographs should be of the head and shoulders only against a plain background.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nProvide military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n-   any visas or residence permits held\n-   a photograph, as described in the information for the main applicant.\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate, or\n-   documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply.\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship can include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents, or a statement explaining why they have no travel or identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   any visas or residence permits held\n-   any marriage certificates or relationship registrations held\n-   character documents, if applicable\n-   a photograph, as described in the information for the main applicant.\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nUnless you have a court order you must get consent for the child to resettle in Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to resettle in Australia.\n\nInclude a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\n\n-   passport\n-   driver’s licence.\n\nIf the child is not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant aged 18 years or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n-   any visas or residence permits held\n-   a photograph, as described in the information for the main applicant.\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. You must demonstrate financial, physical or psychological dependence. \n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. On each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nStep 2\n\nApply for the visa\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nApply for this visa online.\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply\n\nYour proposer must use ImmiAccount to submit a proposal, unless you are applying under the Community Support Program (CSP). Your proposer will then give you the transaction reference number (TRN).\n\nFollow these steps to apply:\n\n1.  Log in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). If you do not have an ImmiAccount login, you will need to create a new account.\n2.  Click ’New application’.\n3.  Click ’Refugee & Humanitarian’.\n4.  Click ‘Offshore Humanitarian Visa (200, 201, 202, 203, 204)’.\n5.  Complete the application. \n6.  Submit the application.\n\nYou must submit the application within 60 days of the proposal. The proposal will expire after 60 days if you have not submitted the application.\n\nIf the proposal has expired, the proposer must submit a new proposal. Use the new TRN for the application.\n\nSelect the ‘For Proposers’ switch at the top of this page for information about proposing.\n\nProposers under the CSP must submit:\n\n-   Form 842 Application for an Offshore Humanitarian Visa\n-   a proposal form specific to Approved Proposing Organisations (APO).\n\nYour APO will explain the full process for submitting application forms under CSP.\n\n#### Having family applications processed together\n\nSubmit your applications at the same time. This helps give us a clear idea of everyone that is applying for a visa.\n\nIn your application, you must list all family who are also applying for their own visa.\n\nStep 3\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you and your proposer (if you have authorised them) know when we have received your application and documents.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can’t give updates on applications.\n\nWait for us to contact you.\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nDo not arrange travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). \n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics) (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied send them to the office where you sent the application. Quote the file number we have given you.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\n#### Attend an interview\n\nWe might ask you to attend an interview. You must bring your passport or other identification and any other requested documents. We might ask you about:\n\n-   your situation, including why you are applying for a humanitarian visa\n-   your family\n-   information you provided in your application.\n\nIf we receive information that could result in us refusing you a visa, we will usually ask you to comment.\n\nWe might contact your proposer to:\n\n-   clarify details in their proposal\n-   assess the kind of help they can give you.\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nIf you need to pay a second instalment, we will send you an invoice after you have met all other requirements for the visa. Pay the instalment after you get the invoice. Do not ask for the invoice.\n\n#### Add family\n\nIn some circumstances you can add certain family members to your application before we decide on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee how to [tell us if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 4\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nYou must be outside Australia when we make our decision.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable.\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d2",{"title":64,"content":710,"_id":711},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\nTo find out about Australian history, culture, society and values, read the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values).\n\nYou must come to Australia initially by the date specified in the letter we sent you when we granted your visa.\n\n#### Find support\n\nYou or your proposer must pay for you to travel to Australia.\n\nYou will be contracted by Toll, who are the Department’s Assisted Passage service provider, to offer assistance with your travel arrangements to Australia.\n\nOnce you arrive, your proposer has responsibilities to help you settle in Australia.\n\nThe Australian Government also offers some general support services for visa holders.\n\n#### Australian Cultural Orientation (AUSCO) Program\n\nThis 5-day program is free and open to all humanitarian visa holders over the age of 5. It is delivered overseas, to give you an understanding of life in Australia before you arrive.\n\nRead more about the [AUSCO program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Fausco\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Humanitarian Settlement Program\n\nThis service will contact your proposer once your visa is approved. It is free and runs across Australia. The focus is on helping you to learn English and to gain education or work skills.\n\nRead more about the [Humanitarian Settlement Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Fhumanitarian-settlement-program).\n\n#### Departure health check\n\nYou, and any family members travelling with you on the visa, may have a health check in the 72 hours before you leave for Australia. An approved [immigration panel physician](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) must do the check. This will assist in reducing any health issues after you arrive, and make resettlement easier.\n\nYour departure health check might include:\n\n-   checking that you are healthy enough to travel\n-   a physical check up\n-   a pregnancy test\n-   tests for communicable diseases\n-   vaccinations if needed, such as for measles, mumps and rubella\n-   treatment of parasites and infestations if needed\n\nYou must agree to follow up on any health conditions after you arrive in Australia.\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid travel document.\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the Incoming Passenger Card. You will get a card on board.\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What can you do when you have this visa\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   propose family members for permanent residence\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program\u002Fbackground)\n\n### What you must do on your visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child\n\nSee [what to do if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia. To see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Work and study\n\nWith this visa, you can work and study. You are protected by Australian workplace law. For more information on your workplace rights and entitlements see [Visa holders and migrant workers](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Ftools-and-resources\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\nYou can also propose a family member for a [Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-special-humanitarian-202).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen \n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day you entered Australia on this visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or non-citizen travel document to leave Australia. Find out more about [non-citizen travel documents](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.passports.gov.au\u002Fnon-citizen-travel-documents).\n\nYou must [tell us](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fpassport-details) if you have a new travel document so that we can link it to your visa.\n\nYou cannot use your ImmiCard to leave Australia and return.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid and allows for re-entry to Australia\n\nYour visa allows you to travel overseas and return to Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. To see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions). After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia.\n\nSee what to do if [your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You could leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d3",{"_id":713,"name":714,"subclass":715,"slug":716,"category":670,"type":11,"description":717,"officialUrl":718,"sections":719,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e4","Resolution of Status visa","851","resolution-of-status-851","Provides permanent residency to certain individuals who held a temporary protection or humanitarian visa and meet the eligibility criteria.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresolution-of-status-851",[720,723,726,729,732],{"title":16,"content":721,"_id":722},"Free visa application assistance is available to people who are eligible to apply for a Resolution of Status (RoS) visa. If you hold a Temporary Protection visa (TPV) or Safe Haven Enterprise visa (SHEV) you can contact the legal service provider in your state or territory. For more information see the\n[RoS visa fact sheet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fenglish-ros-factsheet.pdf).\n\nThe Department of Home Affairs does not charge a fee to fast-track a visa. If you are offered this service, it is a scam.\n\nTo apply for a RoS, you must apply before your TPV or SHEV expires. If your visa expires, you will become unlawful and may lose access to government services.\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nNil\n\n#### Processing times\n\nProcessing times for this visa are unavailable.\n\n#### With this visa, you can...\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia permanently\n-   access benefits from [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fcentrelink) and [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   access [short-term counselling for torture and trauma](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.health.gov.au\u002Four-work\u002Fprogram-of-assistance-for-survivors-of-torture-and-trauma) if required\n-   sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence through the family visa stream\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n-   if eligible, attend [English language classes for free](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program).\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=851)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be in Australia at time of application lodgement\n-   be in Australia at time of visa grant\n-   meet the visa requirements including health, character and security\n\nNote: Persons with any concerns regarding their eligibility to apply for a RoS visa can contact specialist community legal service providers (listed in the [Factsheet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresolution-of-status-851#About)). They can also contact the Department’s [Status Resolution Service](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fstatus-resolution-service) for assistance.\n\n[Apply](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e5",{"title":52,"content":724,"_id":725},"[Overview](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[With this visa, you can:](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Requirements](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Converted TPV or SHEV applications](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Current TPV and SHEV holders (with no application before the Department)](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Extending your TPV or SHEV](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[If you are currently unlawful](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[How long can you stay](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Including family members](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-11)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-12)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-13)\n\n[Fact sheet](#aboutVisa-index-14)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-15)\n\n* * *\n\n## Overview\n\nThe Australian Government has fulfilled its election commitment to make Temporary Protection visa (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise visa (SHEV) holders eligible to apply for a permanent Resolution of Status (RoS) visa.\n\nProviding permanent residence to TPV and SHEV holders empowers them to move forward with their lives. Permanent residency will enable TPV\u002FSHEV holders to:\n\n-   gain secure employment\n-   grow businesses\n-   study more easily\n-   sponsor eligible family members to Australia\n-   eventually become an Australian citizen.\n\nAnyone who has submitted a TPV or SHEV application before 14 February 2023 that has not been finally determined, has had the existing application automatically converted to a RoS visa application. This includes subsequent TPV or SHEV applications.\n\nCurrent TPV and SHEV holders who had not submitted a subsequent TPV or SHEV application before 14 February 2023 can apply for a RoS visa online via ImmiAccount. They must apply before their current TPV or SHEV ceases to remain lawful.\n\nWe are committed to supporting the transition to a Resolution of Status visa for those who held or have applied for a TPV or SHEV before 14 February 2023. The Department continues to actively process all RoS visa applications. \n\nIf you have any concerns about your eligibility to apply for a RoS visa, you can contact specialist community legal service providers (listed in the Factsheet below). If you need assistance, you can also contact the Department’s [Status Resolution Service](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fstatus-resolution-service\u002Fministerial-intervention) for assistance.\n\n## With this visa, you can:\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia permanently\n-   access government services such as [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare) and [Centrelink](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fcentrelink) services\n-   access [short-term counselling for torture and trauma](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.health.gov.au\u002Four-work\u002Fprogram-of-assistance-for-survivors-of-torture-and-trauma)\n-   sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence through the family visa stream of the Migration Program\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n-   if eligible, attend [English language classes for free](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program).\n\n## Requirements\n\nAll applicants need to meet health, character and security requirements. Any applicants aged 18 or over must sign the Australian Values Statement.\n\nYou may be asked to provide additional identity information, or to clarify information in relation to your identity. In some cases this may require an interview. The Department will contact you if additional information is required.\n\n## Converted TPV or SHEV applications\n\nIf you applied for an initial TPV or SHEV before 14 February 2023 you do **not** need to apply for a RoS visa. If we find that you meet the criteria for the TPV or SHEV, the Department will convert your application to an application for a RoS visa. The Department will notify you if you have been granted a RoS visa.\n\nYou do not need to apply for a RoS visa if you hold a TPV or SHEV and have applied for a subsequent TPV or SHEV before 14 February 2023. The Department has converted your application to an application for a RoS visa. The Department will notify you if we have granted you a RoS visa.\n\n## Current TPV and SHEV holders (with no application before the Department)\n\nCurrent TPV and SHEV holders who had not submitted a subsequent TPV or SHEV application before 14 February 2023 can apply for a RoS visa. **You must apply before your current TPV or SHEV ceases to remain lawful.**\n\nYou must apply for a RoS visa online via [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\nOnline applications for a RoS visa include the notification of an application bar lift (as unauthorised maritime arrivals are otherwise subject to the application bar in section 46A of the _Migration Act 1958_).\n\nFor assistance with ImmiAccount technical issues see [Technical help](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). If you are still unable to lodge your application you can contact our Global Service Centre, or the legal service provider in your state or territory for free assistance. For a list of providers see the [RoS visa factsheet (200KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fenglish-ros-factsheet.pdf).\n\nThere are limited circumstances where we will authorise applicants to lodge a RoS visa application using the paper application form (including verified ImmiAccount systems issues).\n\n## Extending your TPV or SHEV\n\nWe will extend the TPV\u002FSHEV of current TPV or SHEV holders who make a valid application for a RoS visa until we have made a decision on the RoS visa. To ensure that your TPV or SHEV is extended and that you remain lawful, you must apply for a RoS visa before your TPV or SHEV ceases.\n\n## If you are currently unlawful\n\nIf you are currently an unlawful non-citizen because your TPV or SHEV expired before 14 February 2023, note that an application for a RoS visa is also an application for a bridging visa.\n\nFor current TPV or SHEV holders, you must apply for a RoS visa before your TPV or SHEV ceases.\n\n## How long can you stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nYou become an Australian permanent resident on the day we grant your visa.\n\nFor Australian citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day we grant your visa.\n\n## Including family members\n\nFamily members may apply together on the same application form. Each applicant must meet the requirements in their own right for the grant of the visa.\n\n### **Newborn child**\n\nIf a child is born after you submit your application and before we make a decision on your application, we will include the child in that application. You must tell us as soon as possible by completing [Form 1022 Notification of change of circumstances (172KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1022.pdf). You must also provide a clear colour copy of the child's original birth certificate, and attach both of these documents in ImmiAccount or send them via email to the address provided in your RoS visa or subsequent TPV or SHEV application acknowledgement letter.\n\nIf a child is born in Australia, they are automatically granted the same visa their parents hold at the time of the child’s birth.\n\nIf either parent is an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of the child’s birth, the child will be an Australian citizen by birth. In such cases an Australian citizenship certificate should be obtained and attached in ImmiAccount. For more details see: [Get a citizenship certificate](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fcertificate\u002Fget-a-certificate#Overview).\n\n## Cost\n\nThere is no cost.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be in Australia when you apply for the visa.\n\n## Processing times\n\nThe Department continues to actively process all RoS visa applications. \n\nSome cases are more complex than others and the department may need to request additional information from applicants, including in relation to identity. It is important that applicants cooperate with this process to allow applications to be processed as quickly as possible. \n\nInformation regarding the processing of the RoS visa caseload is available in the Unauthorised Maritime Arrival legacy caseload reports available at [Humanitarian program statistics](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fstatistics\u002Fvisa-statistics\u002Flive\u002Fhumanitarian-program).\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Travel\n\nThere are no travel restrictions on the Resolution of Status visa.\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. To re-enter Australia after 5 years you will need a [Resident Return visa (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nIf you want to travel outside Australia after we grant the visa and you do not have a current passport, you should first contact any [Australian Passport Office](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.passports.gov.au\u002F) of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to apply for a travel document.\n\n## Fact sheet\n\nA fact sheet with useful information about the Resolution of Status visa process is available below in the following languages:\n\n-   [Arabic (560KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Farabic-ros-factsheet.pdf)\n-   [Burmese (357KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fburmese-ros-factsheet.pdf)\n-   [Dari (554KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fdari-ros-factsheet.pdf)\n-   [English (200KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fenglish-ros-factsheet.pdf)\n-   [Farsi (207KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Ffarsi-ros-factsheet.pdf)\n-   [Pashto (546KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fpashto-ros-factsheet.pdf)\n-   [Rohingya (122KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Frohingya-ros-factsheet.pdf)\n-   [Tamil (344KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Ftamil-ros-factsheet.pdf)\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your travel document or [ImmiCard](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fproof-of-identity). You will not get a label in your travel document. \n\n### Irregular travel to Australia\n\nThe Government remains committed to Operation Sovereign Borders. Australia’s border protection policies have not and will not change. Any person who attempts to travel to Australia irregularly will not settle permanently here.\n\nAnyone who attempts to travel to Australia by voyage without a valid visa will be turned back to their point of departure, returned to their home country or transferred to another country.\n\nAustralia's tough border protection policies are designed to protect Australia's borders, combat people smuggling and deter people from attempting dangerous boat voyages across the open ocean.\n\nThe Government’s policy on transitory persons remains unchanged. Transitory persons will not settle in Australia. We encourage them to engage in third country migration options including:\n\n-   Resettlement in the United States or New Zealand or private sponsorship in Canada\n-   Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) home or to another country in which they have right of entry.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e6",{"title":56,"content":727,"_id":728},"## Meet the visa requirements\n\nTo make a valid application for a Resolution of Status visa, you must be a holder (or former holder, and your visa was not cancelled) of one of the below visas:\n\n-   Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785) – and you first arrived in Australia before 14 February 2023\n-   Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790) – and you first arrived in Australia before 14 February 2023\n\nFrom 14 February 2023, TPV and SHEV holders who held their TPV or SHEV before this date are eligible to apply for a RoS visa. You can apply online via [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\nPeople who have submitted a TPV or SHEV application prior to 14 February 2023 that has not been finally determined, will have their existing application automatically converted to a RoS visa application. This includes any subsequent TPV or SHEV application.\n\nIf you currently hold a bridging visa and you made a valid application for a TPV or SHEV before 14 February 2023, the Department will convert your TPV or SHEV application to a Resolution of Status visa application. You must satisfy the requirements for the grant of a TPV or SHEV.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not be barred from lodging a Resolution of Status (RoS) visa application\n\nYou cannot make a valid RoS visa application while you are subject to an application bar. This includes the section 46A bar for Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals.\n\nThe online application form for a RoS visa includes the notification of a section 46A application bar lift. You must make your application online via [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin), unless the Department has authorised you to lodge a paper application form and notified you in writing of an application bar lift.\n\nThere are limited circumstances where we will authorise applicants to lodge a RoS visa application using the paper application form (including verified ImmiAccount systems issues). If you are experiencing difficulties lodging online, you should refer to the [Technical help](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). You may also contact the legal service provider in your state or territory for free assistance. For a list of providers see the RoS visa [factsheet (200KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fenglish-ros-factsheet.pdf).\n\n* * *\n\n## Not previously had your most recent TPV or SHEV refused or cancelled\n\nIf we cancelled your most recent TPV or SHEV, or your TPV or SHEV application was refused and finally determined, you cannot make a valid application for a Resolution of Status visa.\n\nWe expect that people found not to engage protection obligations and, whose application has been finally determined by any merits and judicial review processes, will depart Australia. We may provide these people assistance to depart.\n\nIf you have new, credible protection claims relating to changes in your country of origin or personal circumstances, you may request [Ministerial Intervention](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fstatus-resolution-service\u002Fministerial-intervention).\n\nThe Minister will not consider protection claims that have already been considered in a Protection visa application or by the Tribunal. Requests will only be considered where a person is making genuine and compelling claims that require consideration when these claims could not be raised in their initial protection visa application. If the Minister does not intervene in your case, the Minister expects you to leave Australia when your current visa expires.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our identity requirements\n\nYou may be asked to provide documents as [evidence of your identity, nationality or citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-protection-785\u002Fidentity-requirements) to support your application.\n\nWe may also ask you to provide biometrics (a scan of your fingerprints and a digital photograph of your face) as part of your application, if you have not provided them to us before.\n\nIf you are invited to provide identity information and you do not provide this within the timeframe provided, you will be provided with an opportunity to explain why you could not provide the information, and the steps that you took to obtain the information. If you do not make a genuine attempt to establish your identity, the department may consider refusing your application.\n\nIf the department requests identity information from you and, following your response, has substantial concerns with a previous finding in relation to your identity, we will assess whether you meet **at least one** of the following criteria before granting your visa:\n\n-   You would satisfy the criteria for the grant of a protection visa (including engaging Australia’s protection obligations).\n-   There is a compelling or compassionate reason for you to be granted a RoS visa (this could include, for example, family circumstances, health needs or a positive contribution to Australian society).\n-   You are a member of the same family unit as a person who holds a RoS visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our security requirements\n\nAs part of the application process, we will assess whether you meet Australia’s security requirements for the grant of a Resolution of Status visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirements\n\nYou may need to undergo [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). This will protect your health and the health of the Australian community. We may waive the health requirements if you have already satisfied the health requirements for the grant of a TPV or SHEV.\n\nThese examinations will be conducted by [Bupa Medical Visa Services](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.bupamvs.com.au\u002F).\n\nafter you have lodged your visa application if required, we will give you a health identifier (HAP ID) and information about how to [arrange your health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirements\n\nYou must meet certain [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must have read, or had explained to you, the booklet, [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values).\n\nYou must also confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you sign or accept the [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values#content-index-1).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e7",{"title":60,"content":730,"_id":731},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck that you are eligible and check when your current TPV or SHEV ceases. You can prepare and submit your application yourself or, if you need help, you can get someone to act on your behalf. You should start this process well before your TPV or SHEV ceases. If you do not apply before your current visa ceases you will become unlawful and may lose access to Government services.\n\nFor more information see [Eligibility](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresolution-of-status-851#Eligibility).\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be one of the following:\n\n-   [Registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   [Legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner)\n-   [Exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person)\n\nYou can appoint anyone to receive documents on your behalf relating to your visa matter. For more information see [Receiving Documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents).\n\nYou can get free legal assistance to apply for a RoS visa.\n\nWhile not mandatory, we encourage TPV\u002FSHEV holders who are applying for a RoS visa to contact the specialist legal service provider in their state for free support.\n\n**State \u002F Territory**\n\n**Service Provider**\n\n**Website**\n\nAustralian Capital Territory (ACT)\n\nLegal Aid ACT\n\n[www.legalaidact.org.au](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.legalaidact.org.au)\n\nNew South Wales (NSW)\n\nRefugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS)\n\nImmigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) on referral from RACS NSW\n\n[www.racs.org.au](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.racs.org.au) \n\n[www.iarc.org.au](https:\u002F\u002Fiarc.org.au\u002F)\n\nNorthern Territory (NT)\n\nNorthern Territory Legal Aid Commission\n\n[www.legalaid.nt.gov.au](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.legalaid.nt.gov.au)\n\nQueensland (QLD)\n\nRefugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS)\n\n[www.rails.org.au](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.rails.org.au)\n\nSouth Australia (SA)\n\nLegal Services Commission of SA\n\n[www.lsc.sa.gov.au](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.lsc.sa.gov.au)\n\nTasmania (TAS)\n\nTasmanian Refugee Legal Service\n\n[www.trls.org.au](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.trls.org.au) \n\nVictoria (VIC)\n\nRefugee Legal\n\n[www.refugeelegal.org.au](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.refugeelegal.org.au)\n\nWestern Australia (WA)\n\nCircle Green Community Legal\n\n[www.circlegreen.org.au](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.circlegreen.org.au)\n\nThere is no visa application charge for the RoS visa. If you are using the services of a migration agent, ensure they are registered with the [Office of Migration Agents Regulatory Authority (OMARA)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mara.gov.au\u002F). Only registered migration agents and legal practitioners can charge for immigration assistance.\n\n**Note:** The Department of Home Affairs does not charge a fee to fast-track a visa. If you get offered this service, it is a scam.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou need to provide documents to support your application for this visa. In many cases, we can make a decision using the information you provide when you lodge your application. In some cases, we may request additional information (for example, in relation to your identity).\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nIt is in your interest to provide as much information as possible in your application and that your application is truthful and complete. We can make a decision using only the information you provide when you submit your application.\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWhere the department has invited you to provide further information concerning your identity you must provide original and translated documents of your [identity, nationality and citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-protection-785\u002Fidentity-requirements).\n\nSuch as:\n\n-   all pages of your current or expired passports (including biodata page)\n-   your birth certificate\n-   your national identity card\n-   your driver's licence\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable\n-   any other documents that support your identity, nationality or citizenship.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\nThese documents are to be attached in ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you cannot provide these documents, you will be provided with the opportunity to explain why and demonstrate the reasonable steps you have taken to obtain the requested information. If you do not provide this information, or you provide a bogus document or false or misleading information in relation to your identity your application may be refused.\n\n#### Access documents I previously provided to the Department\n\nIt is not necessary for you to provide us with the claims, information or documents you already provided as part of your previous TPV or SHEV application. Therefore, you do not need to ask for copies of these documents from us.\n\nIf you still want to access your documents held by us, you can request them under the _Privacy Act 1988_.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nIf requested by the Department, you must be prepared to provide a police certificate from each country you have lived in for 12 months or more during the past 10 years after you turned 16 years of age. You do not need to do this if you have provided this information with your TPV or SHEV application.\n\nDo not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or forms. To upload documents see [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nYou do not need to have any documents certified.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\n#### For online applications\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all relevant identity documents including any passports (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\nEnsure that you save photos under the name of the person in the photo. Clearly label all other files in English.\n\nLearn more about accepted [document size and formats](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline?bk=content-index-2#content-index-2).\n\n#### Attach\n\nAttach:\n\n-   identity documents not previously provided to the Department or when requested by the Department)\n-   each document only once (even if you are using it to show more than one thing)\n\nLearn more about [attaching documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline?bk=content-index-2#content-index-2).\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\n#### Completing your application\n\nIf your migration agent completes your application form, you must read and understand all the information included in the form before signing it. This also includes signing any statutory declaration you make.\n\nThe form asks for basic information about you and any other applicant on the form (including name, address, date of birth and contact details). It also asks some questions in relation to character and travel history. It is important that you complete the form in full, including completing the Australian Values Statement and declaration.\n\n#### Apply online in ImmiAccount\n\nRoS visa applications should be lodged online through [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). There are a number of benefits to lodging online. You can:\n\n-   check the status of your application\n-   continue a saved application\n-   attach documents to an application\n-   update personal details\n-   access a copy of your application at any time.\n\nTo apply online, follow these steps:\n\n1.  Log in or create an [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n2.  Attach documents (if required)\n3.  Note the Transaction reference number\n\nThe online form will guide you to answer the questions we need from you. It has helpful information included if you need support.\n\nWhen you finish your online application, you will come to a page that will prompt you to attach documents. You can save your application at any page and go back to it when you are ready.\n\nOnce you have submitted your application online, you can check the status of your application through ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you have difficulties lodging your application online, the ImmiAccount front page provides information about planned and unplanned system outages. You may need to return to ImmiAccount at a later time to complete your application, but you must apply before your current visa ceases. You can find help and support for technical issues with ImmiAccount at [technical help](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fcommon-issues-and-error-messages).\n\nIf you still have difficulties lodging your application online, you may seek support from one of the specialist legal service providers available to provide free assistance to RoS applicants. For a list of providers see the [RoS visa factsheet (200KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fenglish-ros-factsheet.pdf). You can also contact our Global Service Centre on 131 881.\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nIf you can't submit your application for a Resolution of Status visa online due to a verified system issue with ImmiAccount, the Department may authorise you to submit a paper application.\n\nIf you have difficulties lodging your application online, the ImmiAccount front page provides information about planned and unplanned system outages. You may need to return to ImmiAccount at a later time to complete your application, but you must apply before your current visa ceases. You can find help and support for technical issues with ImmiAccount at [technical help](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fimmiaccount-technical-support-form).\n\nIf you still have difficulties lodging your application online, you may seek support from one of the specialist legal service providers available to provide free assistance to RoS applicants. For a list of providers see the [RoS visa factsheet (200KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fenglish-ros-factsheet.pdf). You can also contact our Global Service Centre on 131 881.\n\n**Note:** If you have already been provided with a paper application form and notification of an application bar lift, you can still apply for a RoS visa online via ImmiAccount\n\n#### Communicating by email\n\nThe online application form asks if you agree to the department communicating with you via email. This is the department’s preferred and fastest method of communication. If you do not agree to email communication, we will send you information by post, which is slower. Your application may take longer to finalise if we need to contact you about it by post.\n\nIf you have already applied and you want us to communicate with you by email but you did not select this option in your application, complete [Form 1193 Communicating by email with the Department (127KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1193.pdf).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will tell you when we have received your application by sending you an acknowledgement letter.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can’t give updates on the processing status of an application.\n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](http:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp).\n\nYou must wait for us to contact you if you applied on a paper application form.\n\n#### Health examinations\n\nWe may require you to undergo [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). These will protect your health and the health of the Australian community. We may waive the health requirements if you have already satisfied the health requirements for the grant of a TPV or SHEV.\n\n#### Get support\n\nIf you have submitted a valid application, you might be able to get financial or other assistance from the [Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fstatus-resolution-service).\n\n#### Enrol in Medicare service centre\n\nTo access public healthcare, enrol in Medicare. Take your 'Acknowledgement' letter and supporting documents to a [Medicare service centre](https:\u002F\u002Ffindus.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002F).\n\n#### Provide more information\n\nYou can provide more information to us, in writing, at any time until we make a decision on your application.\n\nIf you did not provide all relevant documents when you applied, attach them as soon as possible in [ImmiAccount](http:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp). You may also provide them via email using the address provided in your visa application acknowledgement letter.\n\nWe could also ask you for more information. You will have to respond by a set date. After that date, we can make a decision about your application using the information that we have.\n\nWe will give you the chance to comment if we receive information from another person that could result in, or be part of, a decision to refuse your visa.\n\n#### Add family members to your application\n\n#### Newborn child\n\nIf you have a baby after you submit your application and before we make a decision on your application, we can include that child in the application. For this to occur you must tell us as soon as possible by:\n\n-   completing [Form 1022 Notification of change of circumstances (172KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1022.pdf)\n-   providing a clear colour copy of child's original birth certificate and\n-   attaching these documents in ImmiAccount or send via email to the address provided in your RoS visa or subsequent TPV or SHEV application acknowledgement letter.\n\nIf your child is born in Australia, we automatically grant them the same visa you hold at the time of the child’s birth.\n\nIf either parent is an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of the child’s birth, the child might be an Australian citizen by birth. See the requirements for [evidence of Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fcertificate\u002Fget-a-certificate#Eligibility).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nTell us as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete Form [1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf)\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nTell us if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you applied online upload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview). You can also send it to the office where you submitted your application.\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to tell us about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your name, phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   you are pregnant or you become pregnant\n-   the birth of a child\n-   a death in your family (if the family member is an applicant for a RoS visa)\n-   if you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee [how to tell us if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n#### Travel for TPV SHEV visa holders\n\nTPV SHEV visa holders who have made a valid application for another TPV, SHEV or RoS (including a converted RoS) will remain holding their current visa indefinitely until a final decision is made on the subsequent application.\n\nTPV SHEV visa holders can continue travelling overseas, for more information refer to [Requesting Permission to Travel](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fwaivers-and-permissions\u002Frequesting-permission-to-travel).\n\nA RoS applicant must be in Australia for the grant of the visa. If you are overseas when your RoS visa is ready to be granted you will be contacted and asked to return to Australia within 28 days. If you do not return your RoS visa application may be refused. \n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will tell you our decision in writing.\n\n#### If we grant your visa\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will send you a visa grant notification letter. Your letter will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   when we granted your visa\n-   information about a range of topics including:\n    -   [ImmiCards](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fimmicard\u002Foverview)\n    -   living in Australia\n    -   translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)\n    -   client service information\n    -   torture and trauma counselling services\n    -   other government services.\n\nYou should keep a copy of this letter in a safe place for your reference.\n\n#### If we refuse your visa application\n\nIf we refuse your visa application, we will send you a letter to tell you:\n\n-   why we refused your visa application\n-   your review rights and [your review rights with the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.art.gov.au\u002Fapplying-review)\n-   the time limit for lodging an application for review.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e8",{"title":64,"content":733,"_id":734},"[What you can do when you have this visa](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[What you must do on this visa](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Tell us if things change](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n[Proving you have a visa](#haveThisVisa-index-3)\n\n[Visa details](#haveThisVisa-index-4)\n\n[Work and study](#haveThisVisa-index-5)\n\n[Bringing family](#haveThisVisa-index-6)\n\n[Becoming an Australian citizen](#haveThisVisa-index-7)\n\n[Get support](#haveThisVisa-index-8)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia permanently\n-   access government services such as [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare) and [Centrelink](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fcentrelink) services\n-   access [short-term counselling for torture and trauma](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.health.gov.au\u002Four-work\u002Fprogram-of-assistance-for-survivors-of-torture-and-trauma) if required\n-   sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence through the family visa stream of the Migration Program \n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n-   attend [English language classes for free](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program) if you are eligible\n\n## What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n## Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about when you have this visa:\n\n-   changes to your name, phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   a death in your family (if the family member is an applicant for a RoS visa)\n\nSee what to do [if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n## Proving you have a visa\n\n### ImmiCard\n\nYou and your eligible family members can obtain an [ImmiCard](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fimmicard\u002Foverview).\n\nAn ImmiCard is an official, secure immigration credential. It contains a photograph and personal details such as:\n\n-   family name\n-   given names\n-   date of birth\n-   gender.\n\nImmiCards also have a unique number linked to biometric and visa details in our system.\n\n## Visa details\n\nTo prove you have a visa and to show your visa conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n## Work and study\n\nWith this visa, you can work and study. You are protected by Australian workplace law. For more information on your workplace rights and entitlements see [Visa holders and migrant workers](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Ftools-and-resources\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n## Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor eligible family to come to Australia through the family visa stream of the Migration Program.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n## Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you may be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen). For citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day we grant your visa.\n\n## Get support\n\n### Australian government services\n\nYou may be able to access a range of services offered by the Australian Government such as:\n\n-   benefits from [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fcentrelink)\n-   job matching\n-   [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   [National Disability Insurance Scheme](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ndis.gov.au\u002F)\n-   short-term counselling for torture or trauma where required.\n\nServices Australia delivers a range of social and health-related payments and services. For more information about the range of available services and your eligibility to access them go to [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002F).\n\n### Australian Taxation Office\n\nTo receive an income in Australia, you need a Tax File Number (TFN). Income includes wages or salary from a job, government payments and income from investments. For more information or to apply for a TFN online, go to the [Australian Taxation Office](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002F).\n\n### Information pack on domestic and family violence, sexual assault and forced marriage\n\nThe Australian Government has developed a family safety pack with information on Australia’s laws regarding domestic and family violence, sexual assault and forced marriage. [The family safety pack](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dss.gov.au\u002Ffamilysafetypack) also includes important information about essential services and emergency contacts in Australia.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155) or (subclass 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\n### Before you leave\n\nCheck your travel documents\n\nCheck the travel component of your visa is still valid in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\nContact any Australian Passport Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to [apply for an Australian travel document](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.passports.gov.au\u002F).\n\n### Travel facility and Resident Return visa\n\nWhen you hold a permanent Resolution of Status visa, you can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. This means you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in the 5 years from the date we granted the visa, as long as your visa is in effect.\n\nAfter 5 years your travel facility expires. You will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155) or (subclass 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\nIf you leave Australia after the travel facility of your Resolution of Status visa has expired, or if it expires when you are overseas, you will need to apply for, and be granted, an RRV before you can return to Australia as a permanent resident.\n\nFor more information on the travel facility on your permanent visa and advice on when to apply for a Resident Return visa, see [Overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593e9",{"_id":736,"name":737,"subclass":738,"slug":739,"category":670,"type":11,"description":740,"officialUrl":741,"sections":742,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d4","Protection visa","866","protection-866","Grants permanent residency to individuals already in Australia who meet the criteria for refugee status or complementary protection.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fprotection-866",[743,747,751,755,759,763,767,771,775],{"title":744,"content":745,"_id":746},"Eligibility for a Protection visa","Protection visas are for people (or their family members) who, if they return home, face a real risk of significant harm or persecution on the grounds of:\n\n-   race\n-   religion\n-   nationality\n-   membership of a particular social group\n-   political opinion.\n\nTo apply for a Protection visa, you must be in Australia, having arrived on a valid visa and been immigration cleared on arrival.\n\nWhen you apply for a Protection visa you are seeking asylum in Australia from your home country. If you can legally enter and safely live in another country (apart from your home country), you will not be granted a Protection visa in Australia.\n\nRead more about [Australia's protection obligations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Frefugee-and-humanitarian-program\u002Fabout-the-program\u002Fseek-protection-in-australia\u002Faustralia-protection-obligations).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d5",{"title":748,"content":749,"_id":750},"If we refuse your Protection visa","We refuse over 85% of Protection visa applications as they do not meet the requirements for the visa. Applications from some nationalities have refusal rates close to 100%. If we refuse your Protection visa application:\n\n-   you cannot apply for most other visas while you are in Australia\n-   you will need to leave Australia if you do not hold a valid visa\n-   you and your family may find it harder to visit Australia in the future\n-   your refusal will stay on your immigration record for life\n-   it can impact future visa applications to other countries outside of Australia.\n\nThe Australian Government will detain and remove refused Protection visa applicants who no longer have a right to stay in Australia. These enforcement activities help maintain the integrity of Australia’s immigration system.\n\nIf we detain and remove you from Australia after we refuse your Protection visa application, you may need to pay back the costs of your removal. This could be thousands of dollars.\n\nYou can read more about what can happen if an application for a Protection visa is refused by viewing [Protection visa applicant stories](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fprotection-866\u002Fgenuine-asylum-seekers\u002Fpv-applicant-stories).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d6",{"title":752,"content":753,"_id":754},"Check if a Protection visa is right for you or someone you know","To see if a Protection visa is right for you or someone you know, use our Protection visa information guide.\n\nThe guide will ask you questions to help guide you on whether or not you, or someone you know, should apply for a Protection visa. The Australian Government will not store or be able to see any of your answers\n\nThe guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. You cannot use it in an application for a visa.\n\n[Protection visa information guide](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fprotection-866\u002Fwhat-you-need-to-know-866-visa)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d7",{"title":756,"content":757,"_id":758},"Your responsibilities when submitting a Protection visa application","When you submit a Protection visa application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of the information you provide is correct. This applies even if somebody else completes and submits your application for you. Make sure that you understand what you are applying for and what information you are providing in the application before anyone helps you to complete or submit it.\n\nThere are serious consequences if you provide false or misleading information or false documents in a Protection visa application. This can include large fines, possible jail for up to 10 years, or both. It may also be harder for you and your family to return to Australia, even on a visitor, student, or temporary work visa such as a [Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403\u002Fpacific-australia-labour-mobility-stream)\n\nCommunities in Australia play an important role in stopping the spread of false information to people considering applying for a Protection visa. This includes spreading awareness of the risks of submitting false or misleading information and using an unregistered migration adviser.\n\nIf someone asks you to write a support letter for their Protection visa application, only do so if you believe they face the risk of significant harm or persecution if they return home. Encourage them to seek help from a specialist refugee and immigration legal provider in their state or territory through free legal help.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d8",{"title":760,"content":761,"_id":762},"Travel restrictions when we process or approve your visa","Do not travel to the country you are seeking Australia’s protection from when you apply for a Protection visa, even if your family lives there. If you do, we may refuse your application.\n\nIf we grant you a Protection visa, you cannot travel to the country you have obtained asylum from without permission from the Australian Government. This applies even if your family lives there.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593d9",{"title":764,"content":765,"_id":766},"Seek the right advice before you apply","Before you apply for a Protection visa, you should get official advice from a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner.\n\nYou can get free and confidential advice from a specialist, government-funded refugee and immigration legal provider in your state or territory. These providers can help you:\n\n-   find out if you are eligible for a Protection visa or another more suitable visa\n-   understand the application process\n-   understand the implications of a Protection visa refusal\n-   complete and lodge a Protection visa application if required.\n\nList of legal providers in your state or territory\n\nState or Territory\n\nWebsite\n\nAustralian Capital Territory\n\n[Legal Aid ACT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legalaidact.org.au\u002F)\n\nNew South Wales\n\n[Refugee Advice and Casework Service](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.racs.org.au\u002F)\n\nNorthern Territory\n\n[Refugee Legal](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.refugeelegal.org.au\u002F)\n\nQueensland\n\n[Refugee and Immigration Legal Service](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.rails.org.au\u002F)\n\nSouth Australia\n\n[Legal Services Commission of SA](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.lsc.sa.gov.au\u002F)\n\nTasmania\n\n[Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.trls.org.au\u002F)\n\nVictoria\n\n[Refugee Legal](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.refugeelegal.org.au\u002F)\n\nWestern Australia\n\n[Circle Green Community Legal](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.circlegreen.org.au\u002F)\n\nYou can also seek general immigration help from an exempt person.\n\nAn exempt person is someone who is not a registered migration agent or legal practitioner but who is allowed to provide general immigration help. This may be:\n\n-   your nominator or sponsor\n-   your close family member\n-   a parliamentarian\n-   a member of a diplomatic mission\n-   a member of a consular post\n-   a member of an international organisation.\n\nA person who is not a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner must not charge you a fee for their help. It is illegal for an exempt person to charge a fee.\n\nTo check if someone is a registered migration agent, search the online register on the [Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) website](https:\u002F\u002Fportal.mara.gov.au\u002Fsearch-the-register-of-migration-agents\u002F). You can also find out more about getting help from an [Australian legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner).\n\nRead more about [who can help you with your application in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\nFind out the [steps to choose a registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mara.gov.au\u002Fget-help-with-a-visa\u002Fhelp-from-registered-agents\u002Fsteps-to-choose\u002Fstep-by-step).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593da",{"title":768,"content":769,"_id":770},"Beware of visa scammers","It is unlawful for a person to charge for migration advice unless they are a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner. You risk getting incorrect advice that could harm your chances of staying in Australia if you do not use a registered migration agent or an Australian lawyer.\n\nBeware of visa scams and scam agents pretending to be official migration professionals. Scam agents often advertise their services on social media and in online chat groups. They sometimes tell applicants to submit false documents, or to give false or misleading information when applying for a Protection visa. Some scammers charge a lot of money for this incorrect advice.\n\nIf someone promises you a Protection visa, or demands a large upfront payment to ‘fast-track’ your application, it is probably a scam. Find out what to look out for in [visa scams](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fvisa-scams).\n\nIf someone tries to illegally give you immigration assistance, you can tell us by using the [Border Watch Online Report](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-and-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fborder-watch). You do not have to give your name.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593db",{"title":772,"content":773,"_id":774},"Other visa options","Other visas may be more suited to your circumstances if you do not meet the eligibility for a Protection visa.\n\nTo find the right visa for you, [Explore your options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593dc",{"title":776,"content":777,"_id":778},"Help with an expiring visa and status queries","To find out if your visa is expiring soon or has already expired, fill in your details at [Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\nOur Status Resolution Service (SRS) can help you resolve your immigration issues. SRS officers can:\n\n-   address obstacles or barriers which prevent case resolution\n-   provide clear information about immigration pathways or departure options\n-   grant bridging visas to eligible people who are currently unlawful.\n\nFind out more at [Status Resolution Service](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fstatus-resolution-service\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593dd",{"_id":780,"name":781,"subclass":782,"slug":783,"category":784,"type":183,"description":785,"officialUrl":786,"sections":787,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ed","Training visa","407","training-407","Student","Enables individuals to participate in workplace-based training to improve skills for their current job, area of tertiary study or field of expertise.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftraining-407",[788,792,796],{"title":789,"content":790,"_id":791},"Occupational training required for registration","Workplace-based training is required to get occupational registration, membership or licensing. The registration, membership or licensing is mandatory to work in that occupation in Australia or your home country.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ee",{"title":793,"content":794,"_id":795},"Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation","Workplace-based structured training programs that are:\n\n-   specifically tailored and timed to the training needs of the nominated person\n-   in relation to an occupation specified on the[list of eligible skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FF2019L00277\u002Flatest\u002Ftext)\n-   involve a nominee who has recent and suitable prior experience. This can include employment experience or study experience that:\n    -   is the equivalent of at least 12 months full-time experience in the occupation\n    -   was done in the 24 months immediately before the nomination is lodged.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ef",{"title":797,"content":798,"_id":799},"Occupational training for capacity building overseas","Occupational training for capacity building overseas includes:\n\n### Overseas qualification\n\nStructured workplace-based training in Australia for up to 6 months for students who:\n\n-   are currently enrolled in a foreign educational institution and\n-   must complete a period of practical training, research or observation to get their qualification\n-   The training must be specifically tailored to the training needs of the nominated person.\n\n### Government support\n\nStructured workplace-based occupational training which has:\n\n-   the support of a government agency in Australia or\n-   the government in the home country of the nominated trainee\n-   Government agency support in Australia must be at the national or state\u002Fterritory level.\n-   Government in the nominated person’s home country must be at the national, state\u002Fterritory or provincial level.\n\nThe training must be specifically tailored and timed to the training needs of the nominated person\n\n### Professional development\n\nProfessional development programs of face-to-face teaching in a classroom or similar environment in Australia. It is for overseas employers to send their managerial or professional employees.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592f0",{"_id":801,"name":802,"subclass":803,"slug":804,"category":784,"type":183,"description":805,"officialUrl":806,"sections":807,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e5","Student visa","500","student-500","Allows international students to study full-time in Australia at a recognised educational institution for up to 6 years.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-500",[808],{"title":809,"content":810,"_id":811},"Welfare and custody arrangements for students under 18","If you are applying for a student visa and you are under 18 years of age, you must give us:  \n\n-    a [Form 1229 - Consent to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf), or a statutory declaration from each parent or legal guardian with their consent. Your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must complete, sign and return the form. If you cannot provide consent from both parents or guardians, you need to provide evidence that one party has sole custody\n\n-   evidence of adequate welfare arrangements\n\n## If you turn 18 before you arrive in Australia\n\nYou do not need to have welfare arrangements in place, if you:\n\n-   complete questions 1 to 8 in [Form 157N Nomination of a student guardian to your application (291KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F157N.pdf)\n-   have your parent or legal custodian sign the form\n-   attach the form to your application\n\nYou still need to provide a completed [Form 1229 - Consent to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n\n## If you will be under 18 in Australia\n\nYou must either:\n\n-   arrange a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW). Unless you are a secondary exchange student or a Foreign Affairs or Defence student, organise for your education provider to approve your welfare arrangements. Your education provider will issue a CAAW and advise us of your welfare arrangements start and end date\n\n-   provide your Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Student (AASES) form if you are a secondary exchange student\n-   organise approval of your welfare arrangements from the relevant Minister, if you are a Foreign Affairs or Defence student, or\n\n-   to nominate a guardian, you must attach a completed [Form 157N Nomination of a student guardian to your application (291KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F157N.pdf). If your nominated guardian is applying for a student guardian (subclass TU-590) visa, both applications should be made at the same time.\n\nA nominated guardian must be: \n\n-   the parent of the student, or \n-   a person who has custody of the student, or \n-   a relative of the student, aged 21 years or older, nominated in writing by a parent or person who has custody of the student.\n\nA nominated guardian can hold: \n\n-   Australian citizenship \n\n-   a permanent visa\n-   substantive temporary visa for the duration of the students stay or until they turn 18\n\nThey can also have applied for or hold a Subclass 590 visa.\n\nFor this visa, a relative is a: \n\n-   parent or step-parent\n\n-   grandparent or step-grandparent\n\n-   sibling or step-sibling\n\n-   aunt, uncle, step-aunt or step-uncle\n\nInclude in your application: \n\n-   a [Form 157N Nomination of a student guardian to your application  (291KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F157N.pdf)\n\n-   proof of relationship to the student, for example the birth certificate of the student, parent(s) and nominated guardian\n\n-   a police certificate for every country the guardian has lived in for more than 12 months in the last 10 years since turning 16, if not a parent\u002Flegal custodian\n\n-   a copy of the guardian's passport including biodata and signature page\n\n-   evidence of residency in Australia if they already hold a substantive visa. \n\n## Minimum length of welfare arrangements for students under 18\n\nYou must have welfare arrangements in place until you turn 18, even if you turn 18 before your course starts.\n\nYou must not enter Australia before your welfare arrangements start. This is a condition of your visa. If you breach your visa conditions we might cancel your visa. You must not change your welfare arrangements without written approval from your education provider.\n\nIf your education provider approves your welfare arrangements, the minimum period on the Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) letter must be:\n\n-   the same period of time as your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)\n-   plus 7 days at the end of your enrolment or until you turn 18\n\nWe recommend your provider takes responsibility for your welfare at least a week before your course starts. You cannot arrive before the welfare commencement date on your CAAW.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will consider the dates of your welfare arrangements when considering the visa period. \n\n## Enrolling with more than one provider\n\nIf you are enrolled in 2 or more courses with more than 1 provider, you must show us you have organised continuous welfare arrangements. If the education providers are approving your welfare arrangements, there cannot be a gap in the dates your providers have nominated for welfare arrangements.\n\n## Student visa applications made in Australia\n\nIf you are applying for a student visa while you are in Australia, you still need to show you have welfare arrangements in place when you lodge your application. Your application must have this information to be valid.\n\nThe welfare arrangements must start:\n\n-   the day after your current visa expires, or\n-   before or on the date you lodge your new student visa application\n\n## Alternative welfare arrangements\n\nYou need our approval if you need to change your welfare arrangements. \n\nIf your guardian needs to depart Australia while you stay here, before they leave, your guardian must provide evidence: \n\n-   there is a compelling and compassionate reason for their travel\n\n-   they have made alternative welfare arrangements for your accomodation, general welfare and support until they return\n\n#### Request approval of alternative welfare arrangements\n\nYour guardian can nominate another guardian. This person must be (except in limited situations) a parent or close family relative aged 21 years or over. Before your guardian leaves Australia, they need to provide:\n\n-   a new [Form 157N Nomination of a student guardian to your application (291KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F157N.pdf) appointing a new guardian\n-   parent\u002Flegal custodian signature ID to verify the information within the Form 157N\n\n-   a statement to explain the compelling or compassionate reason for travel without the student\n-   a letter (or email) from the school approving the change of welfare request\n-   proof of welfare documents for the new guardian.\n\nYour education provider can issue a CAAW letter. This letter must include the start and end date of the alternative welfare arrangements.\n\nIf nominating a new guardian provide:\n\n-   proof of relationship to the student\n-   a police certificate for every country the guardian has lived in for more than 12 months in the last 10 years since turning 16, if not a parent\u002Flegal custodian\n-   a copy of the guardian’s passport biodata page\n-   evidence of residency for the nominated guardian.\n\nTo submit your change of welfare arrangements, see ['Your study situation has changed'](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fstudy-situation). \n\nYour guardian cannot leave Australia without you if the alternative welfare arrangements are not suitable. If your guardian holds a Student Guardian visa, we will tell you or your guardian if we have approved the alternative arrangements.\n\nIf you do not maintain adequate welfare arrangements, we may cancel your visa. We may also cancel your student guardian’s visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e6",{"_id":813,"name":814,"subclass":815,"slug":816,"category":784,"type":183,"description":817,"officialUrl":818,"sections":819,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e7","Student Guardian visa","590","student-guardian-590","Permits guardians to stay in Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder under 18 years of age.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-590",[820,823,826,829,832],{"title":16,"content":821,"_id":822},"#### Stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. We will determine the length of the visa by the student visa holder’s stay and their age.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD2,000.00\n\n#### Cost Exemption\n\nFrom 22 March 2025, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid Student or Student Guardian visa application. See [About this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-590#About).\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=590). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age or older due to exceptional circumstances\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=590)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be the student's parent, custodian or relative who is 21 years or older\n-   have and show evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself and the student during your stay\n-   have adequate health insurance in place\n-   be able to provide accommodation, welfare and other support\n-   hold an eligible substantive visa, if in Australia.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n[Apply](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Felp\u002Fapp?action=new&formId=STUG-AP-590)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e8",{"title":52,"content":824,"_id":825},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Financial support](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age (or over 18 in exceptional circumstances)\n-   care for more than one student\n-   study an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) for less than 20 hours per week, or any other study or training for no more than 3 months\n\nYou cannot work.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nYou can stay in Australia until a date specified on your visa grant letter. In deciding this date, we usually consider the length of the student visa holder’s stay or when that student turns 18.\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou can stay in Australia by applying for a further Student Guardian visa.\n\n## Include family\n\nWe will not grant you a visa if any is under 6 years old unless:\n\n-   there are compelling and compassionate reasons or\n-   granting the visa would significantly benefit the relationship between the Australian Government and the government of another country\n\nThis applies even if your family members under 6 years old are not planning to travel to Australia with you.\n\nIf a family member under 6 years old meets all the criteria and is granted a visa, it will only be valid until their 6th birthday. After that, they must apply for their own Student visa to continue their study in Australia. Children 6 years old or older can travel to Australia with you, but they must apply for their own Student visa.\n\nYou can't include children under 6 years old after you have submitted your application.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs from AUD2,000.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for:\n\n-   health checks \n-   police certificates\n-   .\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=590). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n### Cost for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste Student and Student Guardian visa applicants\n\nFrom 22 March 2025, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid Student or Student Guardian visa application.\n\nWe will charge eligible applicants the lower visa application cost during the application process in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). We will recognise eligible applicants by the valid passport from the specified countries used in the application when they apply.\n\nFamily members are also eligible for the lower visa cost. We base this on the passport of the primary applicant (or visa holder who satisfies the primary visa criteria).\n\nThe primary applicant must hold a valid passport issued by one of the following countries:\n\n-   Federated States of Micronesia\n-   Fiji\n-   Kiribati\n-   Nauru\n-   Palau\n-   Papua New Guinea\n-   Republic of the Marshall Islands\n-   Samoa\n-   Solomon Islands\n-   Timor-Leste\n-   Tonga\n-   Tuvalu\n-   Vanuatu.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application. If you are in Australia you must hold an eligible substantive visa. For more information see 'Have this visa if applying while in Australia' under [Eligibility](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-590#Eligibility).\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application may take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee [which conditions will and might be attached to this visa.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=590)\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid. But you can't leave Australia without the student visa holder unless you have made [alternative welfare arrangements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-500\u002Fwelfare-arrangements-students-under-18).\n\nThe time you spend outside Australia does not extend the visa.\n\n## Financial support\n\nYou will need to be able to financially support yourself while in Australia. You will need to be able to financially support accompanying family members\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e9",{"title":56,"content":827,"_id":828},"## Have this visa if applying while in Australia\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa.\n\nYou can apply in Australia if you hold a except for one of these:\n\n-   Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or consular) stream\n-   Domestic Worker (Temporary) Diplomatic and Consular visa (subclass 426)\n-   Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)\n-   Visitor visa (subclass 600)\n-   Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601) (ETA)\n-   Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)\n-   eVisitor visa (subclass 651)\n-   Transit visa (subclass 771)\n-   Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988)\n-   Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995) – primary visa holder only. A family member of a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995) can apply for a Student visa in Australia\n\nIf you don't hold an eligible  you can apply within 28 days of either:\n\n-   holding a student visa, a special purpose visa, or a dependent Diplomatic (temporary) visa\n-   being notified by the Tribunal that your visa cancellation has been set aside.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a parent, custodian or relative\n\nTo be a Student Guardian you must be:\n\n-   the parent of the student visa holder, or\n-   a person who has custody of the student, or\n-   a relative of the student, aged 21 years or older and nominated in writing by a parent or person who has custody of the student.\n\nYou are required to provide care and support for:\n\n-   a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age or\n-   a student visa holder who is 18 years of age or older and needs care and support due to exceptional circumstances.\n\nFor this visa, a relative is the student's:\n\n-   parent or step-parent\n-   grandparent or step-grandparent\n-   or stepsibling\n-   aunt, uncle, step-aunt or step-uncle\n-   niece, nephew or step-niece or step-nephew\n-   or\n-   or \n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to provide for the student\n\nYou must be able to provide accommodation, general welfare and support to the student.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have enough money for your stay\n\nYou must show us evidence that you have enough money to pay for your stay in Australia. This includes meeting the costs and expenses of yourself, your accompanying family members and the student visa holder. \n\nTo see what you will need to provide, go to [Gather Documents in the 'Step by Step tab'](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-590#HowTo).\n\n* * *\n\n## Bringing children to Australia\n\nWe will not grant you a visa if any is under 6 years old unless:\n\n-   there are compelling and compassionate reasons or\n-   granting the visa would significantly benefit the relationship between the Australian Government and the government of another country\n\nThis applies even if your family members under 6 years old are not planning to travel to Australia with you.\n\nIf a family member under 6 years old meets all the criteria and is granted a visa, it will only be valid until their 6th birthday. After that, they must apply for their own Student visa to continue their study in Australia. Children 6 years old or older can travel to Australia with you, but they must apply for their own Student visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Making welfare arrangements for dependants overseas\n\nYou must make adequate arrangements for the accommodation, support and welfare of any non-migrating children of your family who:\n\n-   are not coming with you to Australia\n-   are under 18 years of age and\n-   does not have a Student visa.\n\nWe consider you have made adequate welfare arrangements for your children aged 6 to 18 years if they will be living with:\n\n-   another parent or custodian or\n-   a relative who is at least 21 years old\n\nYou must show evidence of welfare arrangements and a letter from the appointed guardian accepting responsibility for the non-migrating child while you reside in Australia. The letter should detail the guardian's consent that the child will be wholly or substantially reliant on the guardian's financial support. The child must also reside in the guardian's household. \n\nA copy of the guardian's current personal particulars (bio-data) page of their passport or a valid driver's licence showing the signature field should also be included.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have adequate health insurance\n\nYou are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Medical insurance helps limit your financial liability.\n\nYou must maintain adequate health cover for the whole of your stay if you are granted this visa. Your insurance should cover you for medically necessary treatment, including transport.\n\nSee a guide to what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n\n#### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a genuine temporary entrant\n\nYou must only intend to:\n\n-   stay temporarily in Australia\n-   do the things you are allowed to do on this visa\n\nYou must have substantially complied with the conditions of the last substantive or subsequent bridging visa that you held.\n\nWhen we assess whether you plan to stay in Australia temporarily we will consider:\n\n-   your personal circumstances in your home country\n-   your potential circumstances in Australia\n-   your immigration history\n-   anything else that relates to your plan to remain in Australia temporarily.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meeting our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n\n* * *\n\n## Meeting our character requirement\n\nIf you are a relative of the student visa holder, you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nYou must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) and\n-   sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we decide on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ea",{"title":60,"content":830,"_id":831},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nYou might need to organise health exams. See what to do if you want [help with your application.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview)\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you cannot [prove your identity or do not give us true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you cannot prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   we might not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years\n\nYou must provide:\n\n-   the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of any change of name (if applicable)\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\nYou must have any document(s) in a language other than English translated into English. Provide copies of both the translated documents and the document in the original language. \n\n#### Student guardianship documents\n\nProvide a completed [Form 157N - Student guardianship arrangements (291KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F157N.pdf).\n\nYour application will not be valid if you do not provide the completed Form 157N.\n\n#### Genuine temporary entrant documents\n\nShow proof that you are staying in Australia temporarily:\n\nWrite a personal statement addressing the Genuine Temporary Entry (GTE) requirement. If you are not comfortable writing it in English, you can write your statement in your own language and submit a translated copy with your application. \n\nIn your written statement, provide evidence or information about circumstances in your home country, ties to your home country or country of residence and incentive to return. This could include:\n\n-   evidence of immediate family members in your home country\n-   your visa or residence status in your home country and your right to return\n-   your previous immigration history\n-   proof of property or other significant assets in your home country\n-   a letter from your employer confirming your leave.\n\nWe consider your personal circumstances when we make a decision. When we assess whether you are a genuine temporary entrant, we consider your overall situation.\n\n#### Evidence you have enough money for your stay\n\nThe living costs we ask you to declare and provide with your visa application indicate the cost of living in Australia. Actual living costs vary throughout Australia. We recommend you research the area you intend to live, including the cost of living in that area.\n\nThere are options to prove you have genuine access to enough money for your stay.\n\n**You must ensure you have enough money to support yourself, the student visa holder(s) and any children who come to Australia with you.**\n\nYou need enough money to pay for:\n\n-   travel costs for you and the student visa holder(s)\n-   12 months of course fees for the student visa holder(s) (or pro rata fees, if the course is less than 12 months)\n-   12 months of living costs for you, the student visa holder(s) and accompanying family members (or pro rata living costs, if stay is less than 12 months)\n-   school fees for school-age children who accompany you (or pro rata fees, if the child will be at school for less than 12 months).\n\nEvidence you can provide includes:\n\n-   money deposits held within a financial institution\n-   loans from a financial institution and\u002For government \n-   scholarship or financial support.\n\nIf someone else is providing you funds, give us evidence of your relationship with them and their identity documents.\n\nIf you are providing evidence of deposits of money, explain their source. Only certain people are acceptable in terms of providing you with financial support.\n\n###\n**Work out how much money you need**\n\nUse the following information to work out how much money you need. To calculate pro rata costs, divide the annual cost by 365 and multiply the result by the number of days you intend to stay in Australia.\n \n\n#### Living costs\n\n12-month living costs:\n\n-   for you – AUD29,710\n-   for a child coming with you – AUD4,449. \n\n####\nSchooling costs\n\nYou must have 12 months of course fees for the student visa holder(s) or pro-rata if less than 12 months.\n\nIf you are including children (under 6 years old) in your application, add schooling costs of at least AUD13,502 per year, per child. Costs vary between states, territories and schools in Australia.\n\nYou are responsible for finding out how much schooling will cost.\n \n\n#### Travel Costs\n\nAs a guide, allow $2000 per person.\n\n###\n**Evidence you have genuine access to the money**\n\nYou must show you will have genuine access to funds while you are in Australia for:\n\n-   meeting the costs and expenses of yourself, your accompanying family members and in most cases, the student visa holder.\n-   proving your financial capacity for the matters specified above\n\n### **Annual income**\n\nAlternatively, you could also show us that your spouse or de facto partner, (who is not travelling to Australia), will support you. They must have an annual income of AUD102,500 or more in the 12 months immediately before you apply.\n\nYou must provide evidence of personal income.\n\nThis must be in the form of official government documents, such as tax assessments that are less than 12 months old.\n\nWe will not accept bank statements or direct evidence from an employer as evidence of annual income.\n\n#### Health insurance\n\nYou will need to provide evidence of [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance) for you and your family members for the first 12 months of your stay in Australia.\n\nThis can be an Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) premium or another health insurance product from Australia or your home country that provides a similar level of cover. \n\nOVHC is available through several private and general insurers in Australia. However, the benefits available, membership costs and eligibility can vary between insurers.\n\nLearn more about [Overseas Visitors & Overseas Students](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm) and [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\n#### Polio vaccination certificate\n\nIf you are applying from outside Australia and you are travelling from, or spent time in, a country considered at risk of polio, you need to give us a polio vaccination certificate.\n\nFor the current countries of risk, see [Threats to public health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fthreats-to-public-health#content-index-5).\n\n#### Character documents\n\nIf you are a relative of the student visa holder, you must provide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nYou are also required to provide an [overseas police certificate from every country](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Foffices-outside-australia), where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16. This includes your home country.\n\nLearn more about [country-specific instructions on how to obtain a police certificate](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Foffices-outside-australia) and [Character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Documents for dependants under 6 years old\n\nIf you have any dependants under 6 years old, you must provide:\n\n-   a statement to demonstrate compelling and compassionate circumstances or\n-   provide written support from the government of your home country or a letter of support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.\n\nFor every dependant under 6 years old who is applying with you, you must also provide:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children and \n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf) or\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.\n\nAlternatively, if you have sole responsibility of the student(s) you must, provide evidence. Acceptable evidence may include: \n\n-   a court order, custody documentation, or a death certificate of the other parent, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.\n\nYou must also include:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence and\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph documents\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be legible.\n\nIf a document is more than 1 page, save it all as 1 file.\n\n#### Keep a copy\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa online. You should apply at the same time as the student.\n\n#### If you are in Australia\n\nYou must hold an eligible substantive visa, or apply:\n\n-   within 28 days of holding a Student visa, a Special Purpose visa, or a dependent Diplomatic (temporary) visa, or\n-   within 28 days of being notified by the Tribunal that your visa cancellation has been set aside.\n\nYou cannot apply for a Student Guardian visa in Australia if you hold one of these:\n\n-   Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or consular) stream\n-   Domestic Worker (Temporary) Diplomatic and Consular visa (subclass 426)\n-   Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)\n-   Visitor visa (subclass 600)\n-   Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601)\n-   Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)\n-   eVisitor visa (subclass 651)\n-   Transit visa (subclass 771)\n-   Maritime crew visa (subclass 988)\n-   Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995) – primary visa holder only. A family member of a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995) can apply for a Student visa in Australia\n\n#### Do not provide false and misleading information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Log in or create an [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin)\n2.  [Attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) \n3.  [Pay the application fee](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you pay the fee.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. See what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nDo not call if it is in [standard processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). We can't give any further updates on the application's progress. You can see if we have asked for more information in your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nYou do not have to tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. This is because you can be outside Australia when we make a decision.\n\nBut if you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return. \n\nYou can't leave Australia without the student visa holder unless you you have made [alternative welfare arrangements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-500\u002Fwelfare-arrangements-students-under-18).\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire). \n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics) (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Provide more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them as soon as possible in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp). \n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you are in Australia, make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nIf you were in Australia when you applied for this visa, you were granted a Bridging visa A (BVA). If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the BVA will start. You can stay in Australia on the BVA while we process your new visa application. You cannot travel on the BVA - there is no right of return on this visa; it cancels on departure.\n\nDo not get cancel your current visa cancelled. If you do, you will be in Australia unlawfully.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can. If you do not tell us you made a mistake on your application, we might refuse it.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf) and upload in ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know in writing our decision about your visa application. If we grant you the visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of the decision with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you why it was refused and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592eb",{"title":64,"content":833,"_id":834},"[Now you have your visa](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-3)\n\n* * *\n\n## Now you have your visa\n\nIf we have granted you a Student Guardian (subclass 590) visa, you may want to consider withdrawing any other undecided visa applications you have lodged with us.\n\nWe will continue to progress any undecided visa applications. If they meet the requirements it may result in your current visa ceasing. It may also affect your eligibility for government benefits such as Centrelink or Medicare.\n\nTo withdraw any other visa application, you must tell us in writing. More information is available on our website at [You want to withdraw an application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fwithdraw-visa-application).\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will get the card on board.\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under the age of 18 (or over 18 in exceptional circumstances)\n-   care for more than one student\n-   study an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) for less than 20 hours per week, or any other study or training for no more than 3 months\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou, and your family members, must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws. Check your conditions in your grant letter or in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nIf a family member under 6 gets the visa, they must apply for their own Student visa once they turn 6 to keep studying in Australia.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   changes to your work\n-   the birth of a child\n-   changes to your welfare arrangements\n\nSee how to let us know if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia until the date provided in your visa grant letter.\n\nTo see when you must leave, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### Staying longer\n\nYou can stay in Australia longer by applying for a further Student Guardian visa.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\n\nBut you can't leave Australia without the student visa holder unless you have made [alternative welfare arrangements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fstudy-situation).\n\nThe time you spend outside Australia does not extend the visa.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### Working on this visa\n\nTo see your conditions for work, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nIf your visa has condition 8101, you must not work in Australia.\n\nThis means when in Australia, you must not do that a person would normally get paid for.\n\nFor more information and examples of how this condition might apply to you see [visa conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions).\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\nYou can't leave Australia without the student visa holder unless you have made [alternative welfare arrangements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fstudy-situation). You must have:\n\n-   compassionate or compelling reasons\n-   alternative and suitable arrangements in place\n-   the approval of the minor's education provider\n\nIf you leave Australia without alternative welfare arrangements, you may be in breach of [condition 8538](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=590). We may cancel your visa.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster (all visas)\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### To prove you have been to Australia\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ec",{"_id":836,"name":837,"subclass":838,"slug":839,"category":840,"type":183,"description":841,"officialUrl":842,"sections":843,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592df","Working Holiday visa","417","working-holiday-417","Visitor","Permits young adults from eligible countries to work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-417",[844,847,851,855,859],{"title":16,"content":845,"_id":846},"(Subclass 417)\n\n# Working Holiday visa\n\nFor young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n-   Must be 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries)\n-   Must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction\n-   Must not be accompanied by dependent children","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e0",{"title":848,"content":849,"_id":850},"Important information","If you hold a Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa (subclass 417 or 462) and we grant you another visa, your WHM visa will end. This includes visas such as an eVisitor (subclass 651) or Transit (subclass 771), which will cause your WHM visa to cease on the date the new visa is granted. This could stop you from working in Australia. It may also affect your ability to apply for another WHM visa. See [417 - When you have this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-417\u002Ffirst-working-holiday-417#When) or [462 - When you have this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-462\u002Ffirst-work-holiday-462#When).\n\n**You must declare your current location correctly on your visa application form. We may not be able to grant your visa if your location is incorrect.**","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e1",{"title":852,"content":853,"_id":854},"First Working Holiday visa","Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)\n\n## [First Working Holiday visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-417\u002Ffirst-working-holiday-417)\n\nThis visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.\n\n-   You must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction\n\n-   You can work while you are here\n-   You can apply for a second Working Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria\n\nStay\n\n12 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD670.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application **may take longer** to process than the times shown in the guide due to the number of Working Holiday visa applications we receive. **Do not** arrange travel to Australia before we tell you in writing that we have granted your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e2",{"title":856,"content":857,"_id":858},"Second Working Holiday visa","Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)\n\n## [Second Working Holiday visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-417\u002Fsecond-working-holiday-417)\n\nThis visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) who currently hold, or who have held, a Working Holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia\n\n-   You must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction\n\n-   You can do any kind of work while you are here\n\n-   You must have completed 3 months of specified subclass 417 work\n\n-   If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago\n\n-   You can apply for a third Working Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria\n\nStay\n\n12 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD670.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application **may take longer** to process than the times shown in the guide due to the number of Working Holiday visa applications we receive. **Do not** arrange travel to Australia before we tell you in writing that we have granted your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e3",{"title":860,"content":861,"_id":862},"Third Working Holiday visa","Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)\n\n## [Third Working Holiday visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-417\u002Fthird-working-holiday-417)\n\nThis visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) who currently hold, or who have held, a second Working Holiday visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.\n\n-   You must have a passport from an eligible country\u002Fjurisdiction\n-   You can do any kind of work while you are here\n\n-   You must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 417 work\n-   If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago\n\nStay\n\n12 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD670.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application **may take longer** to process than the times shown in the guide due to the number of Working Holiday visa applications we receive. **Do not** arrange travel to Australia before we tell you in writing that we have granted your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592e4",{"_id":864,"name":865,"subclass":866,"slug":867,"category":840,"type":183,"description":868,"officialUrl":869,"sections":870,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d9","Work and Holiday visa","462","work-and-holiday-462","Allows young people from eligible countries to work and holiday in Australia for up to a year.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-462",[871,874,876,880,884],{"title":16,"content":872,"_id":873},"Subclass 462\n\n# Work and Holiday\n\nFor young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n-   Must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)\n-   Must have a passport from an eligible country\n-   Must not be accompanied by dependent children","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592da",{"title":848,"content":849,"_id":875},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592db",{"title":877,"content":878,"_id":879},"First Work and Holiday visa","Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)\n\n## [First Work and Holiday visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-462\u002Ffirst-work-holiday-462)\n\nThis visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) have an extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.\n\n-   You must have a passport from an eligible country\n-   You can work while you are here\n-   You can apply for a second Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria\n\nChina, India and Vietnam passport holders must participate in a visa pre-application process (ballot) and be randomly selected in the ballot to apply for a first Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa.\n\nFor more information, see [New Work and Holiday visa pre-application process](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=ab31dd9b-f9ba-4d68-af19-84c2e30ea129).\n\nStay\n\n12 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD670.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application **may take longer** to process than the times shown in the guide due to the number of Working Holiday visa applications we receive. **Do not** arrange travel to Australia before we tell you in writing that we have granted your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592dc",{"title":881,"content":882,"_id":883},"Second Work and Holiday visa","Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)\n\n## [Second Work and Holiday visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-462\u002Fsecond-work-holiday-462)\n\nThis visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a Work and Holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia.\n\n-   You must have a passport from an eligible country\n\n-   You can do any kind of work while you are here\n\n-   You must have completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work\n\n-   If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago\n-   You can apply for a third Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria\n\nStay\n\n12 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD670.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application **may take longer** to process than the times shown in the guide due to the number of Working Holiday visa applications we receive. **Do not** arrange travel to Australia before we tell you in writing that we have granted your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592dd",{"title":885,"content":886,"_id":887},"Third Work and Holiday visa","Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)\n\n## [Third Work and Holiday visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fwork-holiday-462\u002Fthird-work-and-holiday-462)\n\nThis visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.\n\n-   You must have a passport from an eligible country\n\n-   You can do any kind of work while you are here\n\n-   You must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work\n\n-   If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago\n\nStay\n\n12 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD670.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application **may take longer** to process than the times shown in the guide due to the number of Working Holiday visa applications we receive. **Do not** arrange travel to Australia before we tell you in writing that we have granted your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592de",{"_id":889,"name":890,"subclass":891,"slug":892,"category":840,"type":183,"description":893,"officialUrl":894,"sections":895,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d0","Visitor visa","600","visitor-600","For tourists, business visitors or to visit family for three, six or 12 months.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600",[896,899,902,906,910,914,918,922],{"title":16,"content":897,"_id":898},"Subclass 600\n\n# Visitor visa\n\nFor tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n-   be a genuine visitor\n-   have enough funds to support your stay and leave","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d1",{"title":848,"content":900,"_id":901},"Find out what you can do to [help us process your application faster](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcheck-twice-submit-once).\n\nAustralian citizens are ineligible to apply for an eVisitor visa, refer to [Entering Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Ftravel-documents-for-australian-citizens-and-permanent-residents).\n\nVisitor visa holders need to be aware of new laws [restricting visa hopping to the Student visa program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1211).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d2",{"title":903,"content":904,"_id":905},"Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)","Visitor visa (subclass 600)\n\n## [Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600\u002Ftourist-stream-overseas)\n\nThis visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to visit family and friends.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 12 months\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD200.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   We might grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months\n-   Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday\n-   You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d3",{"title":907,"content":908,"_id":909},"Tourist stream (apply in Australia)","Visitor visa (subclass 600)\n\n## [Tourist stream (apply in Australia)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600\u002Ftourist-stream-onshore)\n\nThis visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to visit family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 12 months\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD500.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   We might grant you a stay of up to 12 months\n-   Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday\n-   If you hold another visa that is expiring and want to stay longer, this visa might suit you\n-   You must be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d4",{"title":911,"content":912,"_id":913},"Business visitor stream","Visitor visa (subclass 600)\n\n## [Business visitor stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600\u002Fbusiness-visitor-stream)\n\nThis visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 3 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD200.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   You can make a short visit for business visitor reasons, but you can't work or sell goods or services\n-   We might let you enter Australia once or many times while the visa is valid\n\n-   You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d5",{"title":915,"content":916,"_id":917},"Approved Destination Status stream","Visitor visa (subclass 600)\n\n## [Approved Destination Status stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600\u002Fapproved-destination-stream)\n\nThis visa stream is for citizens from certain areas of China visiting Australia on a tour organised by an approved travel agent.\n\nStay\n\nFor the period or until the date we specify in your grant letter\n\nCost\n\nAUD200.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nVisa processing times are based on the age of applications finalised in a given period. Many applications finalised recently had been on-hand for some months while borders were closed.\n\nFor more information see [visa processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b).\n\n-   This visa lets citizens of the People's Republic of China (excluding SARs) visit Australia with an organised tour group\n-   You must remain with the organised tour group","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d6",{"title":919,"content":920,"_id":921},"Frequent traveller stream","Visitor visa (subclass 600)\n\n## [Frequent traveller stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600\u002Ffrequent-traveller-stream)\n\nThis visa stream is for citizens of the People's Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam or Timor Leste who travel often to Australia for tourism or business visitor activities.\n\nStay\n\nThe visa can be granted for up to 10 years. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter.\n\nCost\n\nAUD1,480.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nProcessing times for this visa are unavailable.\n\n-   We might grant a validity period for up to 10 years\n-   Visit for tourism and\u002For business visitor activities\n\n-   You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d7",{"title":923,"content":924,"_id":925},"Sponsored family stream","Visitor visa (subclass 600)\n\n## [Sponsored family stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600\u002Fsponsored-family-stream)\n\nThis visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 12 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD200.00. We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond.\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-    You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident  \n-   We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond  \n-   You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592d8",{"_id":927,"name":928,"subclass":929,"slug":930,"category":840,"type":183,"description":931,"officialUrl":932,"sections":933,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592c2","Electronic Travel Authority","601","electronic-travel-authority-601","Allows short-term visits to Australia for tourism or business activities. Visit as often as you wish in a 12-month period for up to three months at a time.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Felectronic-travel-authority-601",[934,937,940,943,946],{"title":16,"content":935,"_id":936},"**Important information about the ETA**\n\nAll [ETA-eligible passport holders](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Felectronic-travel-authority-601#Eligibility) must apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app. For more information, see our [Step by step guide](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Felectronic-travel-authority-601#HowTo).\nIf you are unable to use the app, you can apply online through ImmiAccount for another visa that suits your needs.\nEuropean passport holders may be eligible for an [eVisitor (subclass 651)\n\n](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fevisitor-651)\n\nAustralian citizens are ineligible to apply for an ETA, refer to [Entering Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Ftravel-documents-for-australian-citizens-and-permanent-residents).\n\n#### Stay\n\nUp to 3 months at a time\n\n#### Cost\n\nThere is a service charge of AUD20 to use the Australian ETA app. There is no other charge payable for an ETA. \n\n#### Processing times\n\nIn most cases we will tell you of the result of your ETA application immediately. Your application may take longer if you do not complete the application process correctly or we require further information.\n\nWe suggest you do not make travel arrangements until we grant your ETA.\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   visit family or friends\n-   cruise or have a holiday\n-   undertake some \n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=601)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   apply from outside Australia\n-   have an [eligible passport](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Felectronic-travel-authority-601#Eligibility)\n-   use the Australian ETA app\n-   watch the [ETA video guides](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Feta-and-aia-video-guides).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592c3",{"title":52,"content":938,"_id":939},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Including family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Health insurance](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n[Other visas](#aboutVisa-index-11)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\nTravel to Australia:\n\n-   as a tourist - for example, to cruise or have a holiday \n-   to visit family or friends\n-   as a business visitor\n\nYou can study or train for up to 3 months in total on this visa. If your main reason for travelling to Australia is to study, you should apply for a student visa.\n\n**Note**: You should apply for a [Visitor (subclass 600) visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600) and complete the relevant health checks if you are seeking to:\n\n-   train at a childcare centre\n-   study to be a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic\n-   enter health care or hospital environments.\n\n### Cruise\n\nYou will need a visa if you enter Australia during a cruise.\n\nIf your cruise is a starting from Australia, the time you spend on the cruise counts as time spent in Australia - that is, we do not consider you have left Australia. A round trip cruise will not reset your stay period on your visa.\n\nAsk your cruise operator or travel agent if we consider your cruise to be a round trip cruise.\n\n### Business visitor\n\nAs a business visitor, you can:\n\n-   make general business or employment enquiries\n-   investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract\n-   conduct activities as part of an official government visit\n-   take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can't pay you to take part.\n\nYou can't:\n\n-   work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia\n-   sell goods or services directly to the public\n\nThe ETA is not a work visa. You cannot undertake paid work for an Australian employer. If you work or intend to work in Australia on an ETA, your ETA may be [cancelled](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa). You may be removed or refused entry to Australia.\n\nTo work in Australia, you must hold a visa that permits you to work. See [Working in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. It is valid for travel to Australia for either 12 months, or for the period your passport is valid, whichever is shorter.\n\nThe visa is granted with multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid. You can remain in Australia for 3 months after each entry.\n\nIf you stay in Australia for long periods or make frequent visits to Australia, we may ask you about your travel purpose next time you enter Australia. If you are found not to be a genuine visitor, your ETA may be [cancelled](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa).\n\nIf you want to stay longer than 3 months at a time, you need to apply for a different visa that suits your circumstances.\n\nThe 12 month visa period starts on the date it is granted unless you hold another substantive visa that is already in effect. \n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for another visa.\n\nTo find out about other visas, [explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\nIf you remain in Australia after your ETA ceases, and do not hold another visa to remain, you will become an unlawful non-citizen and you may be removed from Australia.\n\n## Including family\n\nYou can't include family members, such as children or your spouse, in your application. Each family member, including those listed on your passport, must submit a separate application.\n\n## Cost\n\nThere is no Visa Application Charge (VAC) however there is an application service fee of AUD20 to use the Australian ETA app.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply for the ETA and outside Australia when the visa is granted.\n\n## Processing times\n\nIn most cases, you will be notified of the result of your ETA application immediately.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you don't answer the questions in the ETA app correctly\n-   we need more information from you\n-   your information is hard to verify.\n\nWe suggest you do not make travel arrangements until your ETA has been granted.\n\nIf you have a criminal conviction in any country, we will need more information from you. You should apply for a [Visitor visa (subclass 600)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600) and provide evidence about your criminal convictions.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\n## Health insurance\n\nWe recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.\n\nSee what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia). \n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.\n\nYour ETA is attached to your current passport. If your current passport expires or you get a new passport:\n\n-   your ETA will cease\n-   you must apply for a new ETA\n\n## Other visas\n\n### Maritime Crew visa or Special Purpose visa\n\nIf you hold a Maritime Crew visa or a Special Purpose visa and you are granted an ETA, you will hold both visas concurrently. When you arrive in Australia, you will enter on both visas. You can stay in Australia for the longer of the 2 visa periods.\n\nIf the longer period exceeds 3 months the ETA will cease, but you can remain for the duration of the other visa's stay period.\n\n### Any other substantive visa\n\nIf you hold any other substantive visa and an ETA when you arrive in Australia, you will enter Australia on your other substantive visa, not your ETA. Your ETA will come into effect when the other visa ceases.\n\nHowever, the 3-month ETA stay period still begins when you enter Australia.\n\nCheck your other substantive visa is valid for more than 3 months if you want to stay in Australia longer than the 3-month ETA stay period.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592c4",{"title":56,"content":941,"_id":942},"## Have an eligible passport\n\nYou must hold a valid passport from one of these countries or jurisdictions to be eligible for an ETA. You cannot apply for an ETA with a non-citizen passport, certificate of identity or other travel document, such as a Titre de Voyage.\n\n-   Andorra\n-   Austria\n-   Belgium\n-   Brunei\n-   Canada\n-   Denmark\n-   Finland\n-   France\n-   Germany\n-   Greece\n-   Hong Kong (SAR of China)\n-   Iceland\n-   Ireland\n-   Italy\n-   Japan\n-   Liechtenstein\n-   Luxembourg\n-   Malaysia\n-   Malta\n-   Monaco\n-   Norway\n-   Portugal\n-   Republic of San Marino\n-   Singapore\n-   South Korea\n-   Spain\n-   Sweden\n-   Switzerland\n-   Taiwan (excluding official or diplomatic passports)\n-   The Netherlands\n-   United Kingdom-British Citizen\n-   United Kingdom-British National (Overseas)\n-   United States of America\n-   Vatican City\n\nIf you hold more than one passport, you must declare this in your ETA application and provide details of your other passports.\n\nIf you hold an ETA eligible passport, but you are also an Australian citizen, you cannot apply for an ETA. Australian citizens have an automatic right of entry and do not need a visa to enter Australia. See [Travelling as a dual citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Ftraveling-as-a-dual-citizen).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a genuine visitor\n\nYou must only intend to stay temporarily in Australia and obey any condition or stay period attached to your visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nWhere a visa applicant has previously **failed to meet** the [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth), the most appropriate visa for these applicants is a [Visitor (subclass 600) visa.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600)\n\nIf you will be entering health care or hospital environments, you should apply for a [Visitor (subclass 600) visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nIf you have a criminal conviction in any country, you should apply for a [Visitor visa (subclass 600)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600) and provide evidence about your criminal convictions.\n\nIf you are granted an ETA, but we find that you provided incorrect information, your ETA may be [cancelled](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members (including those who don't apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or have arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592c5",{"title":60,"content":944,"_id":945},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\n1.  Check you have a valid passport.\n2.  Download the Australian ETA app for free from the [Apple Store (Apple)](https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fau\u002Fapp\u002Faustralianeta\u002Fid1527982364) or [Google Play store (Android)](https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=au.gov.homeaffairs.eta&hl=en_AU&gl=US).\n3.  Watch the [ETA and AIA video guides](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Feta-and-aia-video-guides).\n\n### Help with your application\n\nTravel industry representatives can use the Australian ETA app to help you apply. They must take a live facial image of you when they lodge the application. We will not grant you a visa if you do not take a live image.\n\nMore information for industry representatives is available at:\n\n-   [Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (English)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsupporting\u002Ffiles\u002Faustralian-eta-app-industry-guidance.pdf)\n-   [Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (Japanese)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsupporting\u002Ffiles\u002Faustralian-eta-app-industry-guidance-japanese.pdf)\n-   [Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (Korean)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsupporting\u002Ffiles\u002Faustralian-eta-app-industry-guidance-korean.pdf).\n\nStep 2\n\nApply for the visa\n\n#### Apply using the Australian ETA app\n\nTo apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app, you need to have:\n\n1.  A mobile device with a camera which can take your photo and an image of the Passport data page.\n2.  Near-field communication (NFC) enabled on your mobile device.\n3.  Location services enabled on your mobile device.\n4.  A valid email address.\n5.  A valid payment method ready to pay the service fee.\n\nYou can't include family members in your application. Each family member, including those listed on your passport, must submit a separate application. If all family members apply using the same mobile device, you can submit and pay for the applications at the same time.\n\nYou can get help from a friend or family member to apply through the app but you must be physically with them when you apply. Authorised travel agents and industry representatives can also make an ETA application on your behalf using the app.\n\nMore information for industry representatives is available at:\n\n-   [Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (English)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsupporting\u002Ffiles\u002Faustralian-eta-app-industry-guidance.pdf)\n-   [Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (Japanese)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsupporting\u002Ffiles\u002Faustralian-eta-app-industry-guidance-japanese.pdf)\n-   [Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (Korean)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsupporting\u002Ffiles\u002Faustralian-eta-app-industry-guidance-korean.pdf).\n\nIf an agent applies on your behalf, you must still be physically present when they make the application. You will need to take your photo and have your passport available to scan.\n\nAfter you have downloaded and opened the app on your mobile device, you need to:\n\n-   scan your passport to pre-fill your name, date of birth, passport number and other details\n-   take a photo of yourself\n-   answer some questions, including whether you have any criminal convictions, any prior names and contact details in Australia\n-   pay the service fee\n-   submit the application.\n\n**Note:** You must check that all details of your application, including name and date of birth, are correct before submitting your application. You must also check that you have answered all questions in the app correctly.\n\nIf you need more help, check the Frequently Asked Questions in the app.\n\n#### Other ways to apply\n\nIf you are ineligible or unable to apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app, you can apply online for another visa that suits your needs through [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\nEuropean passport holders may be eligible for an [eVisitor (subclass 651) visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fevisitor-651).\nThere is no charge to make an eVisitor visa application.\n\nOther passport holders may be eligible for a [Visitor (subclass 600) visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600).\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nWhen applying, you must truthfully answer all questions. This includes declaring:\n\n-   if you hold any other passports\n-   if you have been known by any other name\n-   any criminal conviction or domestic violence history.\n\nIf you do not [provide accurate information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information), we may [cancel your ETA.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa)\n\nIf your ETA details do not exactly match your passport details, you might experience delays when boarding your aircraft or be refused entry in Australia.\n\nWe cannot change the details on an ETA once it has been issued.\n\nWe suggest you do not make travel arrangements until we grant your ETA.\n\nFind out what you can do to [help us process your application faster](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fcheck-twice-submit-once).\n\nStep 3\n\nAfter you apply\n\nIn most cases, we will tell you of the result of your ETA application immediately. Sometimes there will be a delay before you receive your notification. Check your emails, including your junk mail folder for a written notification from us.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you don't fill it in correctly\n-   we need more information from you\n-   your information is hard to verify.\n\nIf you have a criminal conviction in any country, we will need more information from you. You should apply for a [Visitor (subclass 600) visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600) and provide evidence about your criminal convictions. \n\n#### Travel\n\nDon't arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.\n\nStep 4\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know our decision on your visa application in writing. If the visa is granted we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions.\n\nYou should keep a copy of our decision with you while in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you why we refused your visa and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\n### If your application cannot be processed or approved without further information.\n\nYou will receive a letter detailing how to provide this information. You must:\n\n-   use the link in the letter to submit an online form directly in ImmiAccount\n-   answer all questions in the online form and attach the required supporting documentation\n-   complete and attach [Form 1554: ETA Request for further processing](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1554.pdf) to the online form.\n\nIf we cannot process your application without more information, you can consider applying for another visa that is suitable for your travel needs. See [explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder)\n\nDo not submit further ETA applications through the Australian ETA app. You will receive the same results.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592c6",{"title":64,"content":947,"_id":948},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\nYour ETA is electronically linked to the passport you used to apply for your ETA. You must enter Australia using the same passport. If this passport expires or you get a new passport:\n\n-   your ETA will cease\n-   you must apply for a new ETA.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card \n\nEveryone who arrives in Australia must complete an [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Using the SmartGate\n\nA SmartGate is an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do on an ETA\n\nYou must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws. See your conditions in your visa grant letter or [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nIf you breach any visa conditions, your ETA may be [cancelled](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa). You may be removed or refused entry to Australia.\n\n### Check your ETA status and details\n\nYou can check the details and status of your ETA in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nYou can also check the status of your application on the Australian ETA App by using the “Visa check” function.\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\nYour ETA is electronically linked to the passport you used to apply for your ETA. You must enter Australia using the same passport. If this passport expires or you get a new passport, your ETA will cease and you must apply for a new ETA.\n\n### What you can do on an ETA\n\nYou can travel to Australia:\n\n-   to visit family or friends\n-   as a tourist - for example, to cruise or have a holiday\n-   as a business visitor.\n\nYou can study or train for up to 3 months in total on an ETA. If your main reason for travelling to Australia is to study, you should apply for a student visa.\n\n#### Business visitor\n\nAs a business visitor, you can:\n\n-   make general business or employment enquiries\n-   investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract\n-   conduct activities as part of an official government visit\n-   take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can't pay you to take part.\n\nYou can't:\n\n-   work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia\n-   sell goods or services directly to the public.\n\nIf you want to work in Australia, you need to apply for a visa that allows work.\n\nTo see your specific conditions use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nIf you work or intend to work in Australia on an ETA, or breach your visa conditions, your ETA may be [cancelled](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa). You may be removed or refused entry to Australia.\n\n### Travel on your visa\n\nThe ETA is granted with multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid. You can stay in Australia for up to 3 months on each entry.\n\nIf you stay in Australia for long periods or make frequent visits to Australia, we may ask you about your travel purpose next time you enter Australia. If you are found not to be a genuine visitor, your ETA may be [cancelled](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nSee when you must leave in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### Staying longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending an ETA. You must apply for a new visa if you want to stay longer. [See your options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Prove you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have an ETA and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Departures SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### International Movement Record \n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia, [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592c7",{"_id":950,"name":951,"subclass":952,"slug":953,"category":840,"type":183,"description":954,"officialUrl":955,"sections":956,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592c8","eVisitor","651","evisitor-651","Permits travel to Australia for tourism or business as often as you wish in a 12-month period for up to three months at a time.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fevisitor-651",[957,960,963,966,969],{"title":16,"content":958,"_id":959},"Find out what you can do to [help us process your application faster](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcheck-twice-submit-once).\n\nAustralian citizens are ineligible to apply for an eVisitor visa, refer to [Entering Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Ftravel-documents-for-australian-citizens-and-permanent-residents).\n\n#### Stay\n\nUp to 3 months at a time\n\n#### Cost\n\nFree\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   visit family or friends\n-   cruise or have a holiday\n-   undertake \n-   study or train for up to 3 months, in some circumstances\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=651)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   apply from outside Australia\n-   hold a passport from a particular country\n\n[Apply](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Felp\u002Fapp?action=new&formId=TV-AP-651)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592c9",{"title":52,"content":961,"_id":962},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Health insurance](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n### Travel to Australia:\n\n-   as a tourist - for example, to cruise or have a holiday \n-   to visit family or friends\n-   as a business visitor\n\nYou can study or train for up to 3 months in total on this visa. But if your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, a student visa might be more appropriate.\n\n**Note**: Applicants who are seeking to train at a childcare centre, study to be a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic or enter health care or hospital environments should apply for the Visitor (subclass 600) visa and complete the relevant health checks.\n\n### Cruise\n\nYou will need a visa if you enter Australia during a cruise.\n\nIf your cruise is a , the time you spend on the cruise counts as time spent in Australia - that is, we do not consider you have left Australia. A round trip cruise will not reset your stay period on your visa.\n\nAsk your cruise operator or travel agent if we consider your cruise to be a round trip cruise.\n\n### Business visitor\n\nAs a business visitor, you can:\n\n-   make general business or employment enquiries\n-   investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract\n-   conduct activities as part of an official government visit\n-   take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can't pay you to take part\n\nYou can't:\n\n-   work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia\n-   sell goods or services directly to the public\n\nThe eVisitor visa is not a work visa. You cannot perform paid work for an Australian employer. If you work or intend to work in Australia on an eVisitor visa, [we may cancel it](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa).\n\nWe may remove you or refuse you entry to Australia.\n\nTo work in Australia, you must hold an appropriate visa. See [Working in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. The eVisitor visa is valid for travel to Australia for 12 months, starting from the date it is granted.\n\nThe visa has multiple entry . You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid. You can stay in Australia for 3 months after each entry. If you want to stay longer than 3 months at a time, you must apply for a different visa that suits your circumstances.\n\nIf you stay in Australia for long periods or make regular visits , we may ask you about your travel purpose next time you enter Australia. If we find you are not a genuine visitor, we may [cancel](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa) your eVisitor visa.\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for another visa.\n\nIf you want to have a further short stay or stay longer for a holiday you might be eligible for a [Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (apply in Australia)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600\u002Ftourist-stream-onshore).\n\nIf you want to stay longer for other reasons, you should be able to apply for a new visa that suits your circumstances.\n\n[Explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\nIf you stay in Australia after your eVisitor visa ceases, and do not hold another visa to stay, you will become an unlawful non-citizen. We may remove you from Australia.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can't include family members in your application. A separate application must be made for each member of your family, including those listed on your passport.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe eVisitor is free.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply.\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the subclass 651 visa.\n\nYou must be outside Australia when we decide on your application.\n\n## Processing times\n\n-   25% of applications: Less than 1 Day\n-   50% of applications: Less than 1 Day\n-   75% of applications: Less than 1 Day\n-   90% of applications: Less than 1 Day \n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\n## Health insurance\n\nWe recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.\n\nSee what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the eVisitor is valid.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ca",{"title":56,"content":964,"_id":965},"## Have an eligible passport\n\nYou must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries to be eligible for the eVisitor:\n\n-   Andorra\n-   Austria\n-   Belgium\n-   Bulgaria\n-   Croatia\n-   Cyprus\n-   Czech Republic\n-   Denmark\n-   Estonia\n-   Finland\n-   France\n-   Germany\n-   Greece\n-   Hungary\n-   Iceland\n-   Ireland\n-   Italy\n-   Latvia\n-   Liechtenstein\n-   Lithuania\n-   Luxembourg\n-   Malta\n-   Monaco\n-   The Netherlands\n-   Norway\n-   Poland\n-   Portugal\n-   Romania\n-   Republic of San Marino\n-   Slovakia\n-   Slovenia\n-   Spain\n-   Sweden\n-   Switzerland\n-   United Kingdom – British Citizen\n-   Vatican City - passport must indicate that you are a national of the Vatican City (Holy See)\n\nYou cannot apply with:\n\n-   a non-citizen passport, certificate of identity or other travel document including a Titre de Voyage, or\n-   a British National Overseas, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person or British Subject passport\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nWhere a visa applicant has previously **failed to meet** the [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth), the most appropriate visa for these applicants is a [Visitor (subclass 600) visa.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600)\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nIf you have a criminal conviction in any country, apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead. If you arrive in Australia on an eVisitor with a criminal conviction, you might be refused entry.\n\n* * *\n\n## Pay your debts to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members (including those who don't apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a genuine visitor\n\nYou must only intend to:\n\n-   stay temporarily in Australia\n-   obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa\n\n* * *\n\n## Have enough money\n\nYou must have enough money to:\n\n-   support yourself while you are in Australia\n-   leave Australia at the end of your stay\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592cb",{"title":60,"content":967,"_id":968},"Step 1\n\nApply for the visa\n\nApply for the eVisitor online.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nDouble check all information is correct before you submit your application. This includes:\n\n-   making sure your name is spelt as it appears in your passport, including your middle name, and that it has not been auto-corrected by your device\n-   checking you hold a valid passport from one of the countries [eligible](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fevisitor-651#Eligibility) for the eVisitor\n-   checking you have entered your date of birth in dd\u002Fmm\u002Fyy format\n-   checking your email address has been entered correctly.\n\nIf your visa is granted with incorrect information, you may experience delays or be refused entry to Australia.\n\nSee what happens if you [can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Character documents\n\nYou must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nIf you have a criminal conviction in any country, apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead. If you arrive in Australia on an eVisitor with a criminal conviction, you might be refused entry.\n\nIf you still decide to apply for an eVisitor you must:\n\n-   declare all criminal conduct you have engaged in\n-   truthfully answer all questions\n-   provide all requested information including details of the offence\u002Fs and any fines or sentence\u002Fs imposed.\n\nWe may ask you to provide a [police certificate](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\u002F#content-index-5).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n##### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nYou do not need to have any documents certified unless we ask you to.\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  [Create your application](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n2.  [Attach your documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) and submit.\n\nStep 2\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application. If you don't receive an email from us within 12 hours of applying, check your application status in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\nThere are other things you need to know and might need to do.\n\n#### Travel\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know in writing that we have granted you the visa.\n\nYou must be outside Australia to be granted the eVisitor.\n\nStep 3\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know our decision on your visa application in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of our decision with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you why we refused and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592cc",{"title":64,"content":970,"_id":971},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nEveryone who arrives in Australia must complete an [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do on an eVisitor\n\nYou must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws. See your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview) or your visa grant letter.\n\nLearn more about [visa conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=651) and how they work.\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child\n\nSee how to let us know if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on an eVisitor\n\nTravel to Australia:\n\n-   to cruise or for a holiday\n-   to visit family or friends\n-   as a business visitor\n\nYou can study or train for up to 3 months in total on the eVisitor visa. But if your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, a student visa might be more appropriate.\n\n**Note**: Applicants who are seeking to train at a childcare centre, study to be a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic or enter health care or hospital environments should apply for the Visitor (subclass 600) visa and complete the relevant health checks.\n\n#### Business visitor\n\nAs a business visitor, you can:\n\n-   make general business or employment enquiries\n-   investigate, negotiate, sign or review a business contract\n-   make an official government visit\n-   take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. You cannot be paid by the organisers for taking part\n\nYou can't:\n\n-   work for or provide services to a business or organisation\n-   sell goods or services to the public\n\nThe eVisitor visa is not a work visa. You cannot perform paid work for an Australian employer. If you work or intend to work in Australia on an eVisitor visa, [we may cancel it](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa).\n\nWe may remove you or refuse you entry to Australia.\n\nTo work in Australia, you must hold an appropriate visa. See [Working in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia).\n\n#### Volunteer work tourism schemes\n\nYou can't work in Australia on an eVisitor visa, but you might be able to do .\n\n### Travel on an eVisitor\n\nThis is a temporary visa. The eVisitor visa is valid for travel to Australia for 12 months, starting from the date it is granted.\n\nThe visa has multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid. You can stay in Australia for 3 months after each entry. If you want to stay longer than 3 months at a time, you must apply for a different visa that suits your circumstances.\n\nIf you stay in Australia for long periods or make regular visits, we may ask you about your travel purpose next time you enter Australia. If we find you are not a genuine visitor, we may [cancel](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fcancelling-a-visa) your eVisitor visa.\n\nSee how long you can stay and when you must leave in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Stay longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for another visa.\n\nIf you want to have a further short stay or stay longer for a holiday you might be eligible for a [Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (apply in Australia)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fvisitor-600\u002Ftourist-stream-onshore).\n\nIf you want to stay longer for other reasons, you should be able to apply for a new visa that suits your circumstances.\n\n[Explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\nIf you stay in Australia after your eVisitor visa ceases, and do not hold another visa to stay, you will become an unlawful non-citizen. We may remove you from Australia.\n\n### Prove you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Departures SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### International Movement Record\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592cd",{"_id":973,"name":974,"subclass":975,"slug":976,"category":840,"type":183,"description":977,"officialUrl":978,"sections":979,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ce","Transit visa","771","transit-771","Enables travellers to transit through Australia for up to 72 hours on their way to another destination.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftransit-771",[980],{"title":981,"content":982,"_id":983},"Travellers eligible to transit without a visa (TWOV)","If you are from an eligible country (see eligible countries listed below) you can transit Australia on your way to a third country. You can do this without an Australian visa, provided you meet **all** of the following criteria:\n\n-   will arrive in Australia by aircraft\n-   have a confirmed ticket to leave Australia to travel to a third country, by aircraft within 8 hours of arriving\n-   have a valid travel document to enter the country of destination\n-   must not need to clear immigration or leave the airport transit lounge for any reason before boarding your onwards flight. If you need to clear immigration, for example to collect baggage or to board an onwards flight, you will need an Australian visa.  This includes people from eligible countries who meet all other criteria. For more information, see [Transit facilities at Australian airports](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftransit-771\u002Ftransit-facilities-at-australian-airports).\n\n## Eligible countries\n\nIf you are:\n\n-   a citizen of Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom (including its colonies), United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Vatican, who is the holder of a valid travel document. The valid travel document must be acceptable for entry into the destination country, this may include, but is not limited to a passport, permanent resident card, National Identity Card or Military ID and a visa (if required).\n\nOR\n\n-   a resident of Hong Kong who holds a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport or a British National Overseas (BNO) passport\n-   a resident of Taiwan who holds a passport issued by the authorities of Taiwan (other than passports purported to be official or diplomatic passports)\n-   an Indian official passport holder, that is, an official passport issued by the authorities of the Republic of India, that is issued to officials of the Government of India\n\nOR\n\n-   a diplomatic passport holder (This does **not** include diplomatic passport holders of Arab Non-National Passports and diplomatic passports from Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Comoros, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Morocco, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen and Zimbabwe. Passport holders of these mentioned countries must get an appropriate visa to enter Australia.)\n\nThis information is not applicable to stateless persons and refugees.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592cf",{"_id":985,"name":986,"subclass":987,"slug":988,"category":989,"type":11,"description":990,"officialUrl":991,"sections":992,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459369","Business Talent (Permanent) visa","132","business-talent-132","Work","For high-calibre business owners and entrepreneurs with a proven track record of success to operate a business in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-talent-permanent-132",[993,996,999,1003],{"title":16,"content":994,"_id":995},"Subclass 132\n\n# Business Talent (Permanent) visa\n\nThis visa allows you to establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n**Basic Eligibility**\n\n-   be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency\n-   be invited to apply for the visa\n-   have the required funding or assets","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45936a",{"title":848,"content":997,"_id":998},"This visa closed to new application on 1 July 2021. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closed as of 31 July 2024. Applications made before this date will still be processed. You may be entitled to a refund of your Visa Application Charge for Significant Business History or Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream if you withdrew your application on or after 31 July 2024. \n\nFor more information see [BIIP closure and refunds](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fbiip-closure-and-refunds).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45936b",{"title":1000,"content":1001,"_id":1002},"Significant Business History stream","Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)\n\n## [Significant Business History stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-talent-permanent-132\u002Fsignificant-business-history-stream)\n\nThis visa is for experienced business owners, to operate a new or existing business in Australia.\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a net value of at least AUD1.5 million (lawfully acquired)\n-   an annual business turnover of at least AUD3 million for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years immediately before you are invited to apply\n-   a total net assets of at least AUD400,000 as the ownership interest in one or more qualifying businesses for least 2 of the 4 fiscal years immediately before you are invited to apply\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD7,855.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45936c",{"title":1004,"content":1005,"_id":1006},"Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream","Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)\n\n## [Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-talent-permanent-132\u002Fventure-capital-entrepreneur-stream)\n\nThis visa is for people who have sourced venture capital funding from a member of the Australian Investment Council (AIC) (formerly known as the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL)).\n\n-   You must have funding of at least AUD1 million from an Australian venture capital firm.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD0.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45936d",{"_id":1008,"name":1009,"subclass":1010,"slug":1011,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1012,"officialUrl":1013,"sections":1014,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45936e","Employer Nomination Scheme visa","186","employer-nomination-scheme-186","Lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186",[1015,1018,1021,1025,1029],{"title":16,"content":1016,"_id":1017},"Subclass 186\n\n# Employer Nomination Scheme visa\n\nThis visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n-   You must have the necessary skills for the job\n-   You must be nominated by an Australian employer\n-   You must meet our health and character requirements","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45936f",{"title":848,"content":1019,"_id":1020},"Applications in the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) program are\n[prioritised](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fvisa-processing-priorities\u002Fskilled-visa) in accordance with Ministerial Direction No. 105, which affords priority to applicants working in occupations carried out in a designated regional area, working in a healthcare or teaching occupation, and applicants who have been nominated by an accredited sponsor (in that order). The ENS program is subject to\n[Migration Program planning levels](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fmigration-program-planning-levels), which for 2025-26 includes 44,000 places for ENS visas (primary and secondary visa grants).\n\nWhile we are unable to give a definitive timeframe for when an application will be assessed and finalised, the following is provided as a guide. ENS nomination and visa applications allocated for processing in the past month were generally lodged in:\n\n-   May 2025 for applications in relation to an occupation to be carried out in a designated regional area.\n-   May 2025 for applications in relation to a healthcare or teaching occupation.\n-   March 2025 for applications where the applicant is nominated by an Approved sponsor with Accredited Status.\n-   June 2024 for all other applications.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459370",{"title":1022,"content":1023,"_id":1024},"Direct Entry stream","Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)\n\n## [Direct Entry stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\u002Fdirect-entry-stream)\n\nThis visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n-    you must be nominated by an Australian employer\n-   your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations.\n\n-   you must have at least Competent English\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459371",{"title":1026,"content":1027,"_id":1028},"Labour agreement stream","Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)\n\n## [Labour agreement stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\u002Flabour-agreement-stream)\n\nThis visa lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently. The Labour Agreement stream might be for you if you currently work, or will work, for an employer who is party to a labour agreement.\n\n-   The employer must have a labour agreement\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459372",{"title":1030,"content":1031,"_id":1032},"Temporary Residence Transition stream","Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)\n\n## [Temporary Residence Transition stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\u002Ftemporary-residence-transition-stream)\n\nThis visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their current employer, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n-   You must hold a subclass 457, 482 or eligible bridging visa\n-   Usually, you must have worked in eligible sponsored employment on a full-time basis for at least two years\n-   You must be nominated by your employer\n\nStay\n\nPermanent\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459373",{"_id":1034,"name":1035,"subclass":1036,"slug":1037,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1038,"officialUrl":1039,"sections":1040,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459384","Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa","187","regional-sponsored-migration-scheme-187","Permits skilled workers nominated by regional employers to live and work permanently in regional Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fregional-sponsor-migration-scheme-187",[1041,1044,1047,1051],{"title":16,"content":1042,"_id":1043},"Subclass 187\n\n# Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa\n\nThis visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n-   be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a job in regional Australia\n-   be under 45 years of age\n-   meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459385",{"title":848,"content":1045,"_id":1046},"Skilled visa income thresholds are increasing in line with changes to annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings. For more information, see [Annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2025](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1308).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459386",{"title":1048,"content":1049,"_id":1050},"Direct entry stream","Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)\n\n## [Direct entry stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fregional-sponsor-migration-scheme-187\u002Fdirect-entry-stream)\n\nThis visa is closed to new applications.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nN\u002FA\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459387",{"title":1030,"content":1052,"_id":1053},"Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)\n\n## [Temporary Residence Transition stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fregional-sponsor-migration-scheme-187\u002Ftemporary-residence-transistion-stream)\n\nThis visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n-   You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker\n-   Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time for at least 2 years\n\n-   You must be nominated by your employer\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459388",{"_id":1055,"name":1056,"subclass":1057,"slug":1058,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1059,"officialUrl":1060,"sections":1061,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459396","Skilled Independent visa","189","skilled-independent-189","For invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills Australia needs, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189",[1062,1065,1068,1072,1076],{"title":16,"content":1063,"_id":1064},"(Subclass 189)\n\n# Skilled independent visa\n\nThis visa is for invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nSee the relevant stream","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459397",{"title":848,"content":1066,"_id":1067},"The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) (New Zealand stream) visa permanently closed to new applications on 1 July 2023. For more information see [Recent changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fskilled-migration-program\u002Frecent-changes).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459398",{"title":1069,"content":1070,"_id":1071},"Points tested stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [Points tested stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fpoints-tested)\n\nThis visa lets invited workers with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.\n\n-   You don't need a sponsor or nominator\n\n-   You must be invited to apply\n\n-   You must be under 45 to be invited\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459399",{"title":1073,"content":1074,"_id":1075},"New Zealand stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [New Zealand stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fnew-zealand)\n\nThis visa lets eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nN\u002FA\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45939a",{"title":1077,"content":1078,"_id":1079},"Hong Kong stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [Hong Kong stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fhong-kong)\n\nThis visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n-   You must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport\n-   You must meet certain visa requirements\n\n-   You must meet certain residence requirements\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45939b",{"_id":1081,"name":1082,"subclass":1083,"slug":1084,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1085,"officialUrl":1086,"sections":1087,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45939c","Skilled Nominated visa","190","skilled-nominated-190","Permits skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-nominated-190",[1088,1091,1094,1097,1100],{"title":16,"content":1089,"_id":1090},"We process Skilled visa applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 105. We are now processing subclass 190 applications lodged from January 2025. See [Skilled visa processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fvisa-processing-priorities\u002Fskilled-visa).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   work and study anywhere in Australia\n-   sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence\n-   if eligible, [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=190)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   have an occupation on the relevant [skilled list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) for the occupation\n-   be invited to apply for this visa\n-   satisfy the points test\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess-skilled.jpg)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45939d",{"title":52,"content":1092,"_id":1093},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nNewly arrived residents may need to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa has a travel component that expires 5 years after the date of visa grant.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa, if you are outside Australia\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include  in your application. You can:\n\n-   include them when you lodge your visa application\n-   add them after you lodge your application but before we decide on your visa. \n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements. Family members not accompanying you to Australia might also need to meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nIf your partner or dependent children are not included in this application, to assist us in processing your visa please tell us the reason why.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD4,910.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=190).\n\nYou might have to pay an extra charge for any applicant 18 years old or older who has less than [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english). This charge is called the second instalment. Pay it only when we ask you to. We ask for the charge only if we are going to grant the visa.\n\nThe second instalment charge for family members is AUD4,885.\n\nThe Visa Pricing Estimator does not include the second instalment or other costs. You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, and .\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when we decide your application but not in immigration clearance.\n\nIf you apply in Australia, you must hold a or a Subclass 010 Bridging A visa, a Subclass 020 Bridging B visa or a Subclass 030 Bridging C visa, otherwise your application will not be valid.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\n-   for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration program\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45939e",{"title":56,"content":1095,"_id":1096},"## Have this visa\n\nIf you are in Australia at the time you apply, you must hold one of the following: \n\n-   a substantive visa\n-   [Bridging visa A - BVA - (subclass 010)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010)\n-   [Bridging visa B - BVA - (subclass 020)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020)\n-   [Bridging visa C - BVC - (subclass 030)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030)\n\nIf you currently hold or your last substantive visa held was either: \n\n-   [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491);](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491) or \n-   [Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494)\n\nYou must have held that visa for at least 3 years at the time you apply. \n\n* * *\n\n## Be invited to apply\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if we invite you to. See [before you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-nominated-190#HowTo).\n\nSubmit an [expression of interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fskillselect.gov.au\u002FSKILLSELECT\u002FExpressionOfInterest\u002FPreReg\u002FStart) to let us know you would like to apply for the visa.\n\nAfter you have submitted an EOI, you might be nominated for the visa by a state or territory government. We will only invite you to apply for this visa if you are nominated.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be nominated\n\nYou must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency.\n\nSubmit a completed [expression of interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskillselect) in [SkillSelect](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskillselect). State and territory government agencies can see your completed EOI and might nominate you for the visa.\n\nIf you are nominated for the visa, we will invite you to apply.\n\nAll state and territory government agencies have their own criteria for deciding who they will nominate. Contact the state or territory agency directly to find out more about their nomination process and what they want from you.\n\n-   [Australian Capital Territory](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.act.gov.au\u002Fmigration\u002Fhome)\n-   [New South Wales](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nsw.gov.au\u002Fvisas-and-migration\u002Fskilled-visas\u002Fskilled-nominated-visa-subclass-190)\n-   [Northern Territory](https:\u002F\u002Ftheterritory.com.au\u002Fmigrate\u002Fmigrate-to-work\u002Fnorthern-territory-government-visa-nomination)\n-   [Queensland](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.migration.qld.gov.au\u002F)\n-   [South Australia](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.migration.sa.gov.au\u002F)\n-   [Tasmania](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.migration.tas.gov.au\u002F)\n-   [Victoria](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au\u002F)\n-   [Western Australia](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.migration.wa.gov.au\u002F)\n\nIf the state or territory agency that nominates you withdraws your nomination after you have applied, your application becomes invalid.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a suitable skills assessment\n\nFor your application to be valid, you must declare that you have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) at the time of invitation.\n\nDelegates of the Minister will now accept a suitable skills assessment for an applicant’s nominated skilled occupation which has been obtained within the 60 day invitation period.\n\nThis change of approach is made as a result of the decision of _Thapa v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs_ \\[2021\\] FCCA 686 (_Thapa_). The Minister will administer the Migration Regulations 1994 in accordance with the decision in _Thapa_, but the Minister reserves the right to make submissions in a Court that _Thapa_ was wrongly decided.\n\nYou will need to provide a copy of this skills assessment with your application.\n\nFor medical and legal practitioners, we also accept the following as proof of a skills assessment:\n\n-   full or unconditional or general medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency\n-   conditional specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. This only allows you to practise in your speciality. You need no further training or supervision\n-   admission to practice law in the relevant state or territory\n\nYour skills assessment must have been obtained in the 3 years before the date of your invitation. If the assessment was for a shorter period, that period must not have passed.\n\nIf your skills were assessed on the basis of a qualification you got in Australia when you held a student visa, the qualification must be from studying a course registered on CRICOS. \n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou must be aged under 45 when we invite you to apply for the visa.\n\nYou can still apply for the visa if you turn 45 **after** we invite you to apply.\n\nIf you turn 45 after you submit your EOI but **before** we invite you to apply, you will not be invited to apply.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to score 65 points or more\n\nThe subclass 190 is a points-tested visa.\n\nWhen you submit your EOI in SkillSelect you will be given an indicative points score based on the claims you have made. If you do not obtain a score of 65 points you will not be invited to apply for this visa.\n\nIf we do invite you to apply for the visa, your invitation will state the number of points that you must score when we assess your application for grant of the visa (this score may be higher than 65 points, depending on your claims in the EOI).  \n\nWhen you lodge your application you must provide evidence supporting your claims. \n\nTo check how points can be awarded refer to the [points calculator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpoints-calculator).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have this level of English language\n\nAt the time of invitation, you must have at least [competent English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the skills requirement\n\nYour occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible [skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list) for the 190 Skilled Nominated visa\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nIf requested, family members not accompanying you to Australia might also need to meet our health requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members not accompanying you to Australia must also meet the character requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members (including those who do not apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) and\n-   confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) \n\n* * * \n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45939f",{"title":60,"content":1098,"_id":1099},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nYou must submit an expression of interest (EOI) through [SkillSelect](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskillselect) to let us know you want to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Organise health exams\n\nWe prefer that you have any health checks before you apply for the visa.\n\nFind out the [examinations you need](https:\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and how to arrange them.\n\n#### Help with your EOI\n\nIf you need help with your EOI you can use a registered migration agent or legal practitioner. For information on how to find someone to help you see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Step 1.1 – Before you submit your EOI\n\nYou must submit an expression of interest (EOI) to let us know you want to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Check your occupation\n\nYour occupation must be on the relevant [list of eligible skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list) for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa.\n\n#### Get your skills assessed\n\nYou must have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) at the time we invite you to apply.\n\nThe assessment must be undertaken by an assessing authority listed against your occupation in the [list of eligible skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list). You might have to pay for the assessment.\n\nTo be eligible for a visa your skills assessment must have been obtained within the 3 years before the date of invitation. If the assessment was for a shorter period, that period must not have passed.  We can't accept a skills assessment issued more than 3 years before the invitation date.\n\nIf your skills were assessed on the basis of a qualification you got in Australia when you held a student visa, the qualification must be from studying a course registered on CRICOS.\n \n\n#### Medical practitioners\n\nFor medical practitioners we accept evidence of registration issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. You must hold either:\n\n-   unconditional or general medical registration\n-   conditional specialist registration – which allows you to practice only in your particular specialty with no further training or supervision requirements\n\nYou must show that you hold this registration at the time we invite you to apply.\n\n####\nBarristers and solicitors\n\nA suitable skills assessment for barristers and solicitors is evidence of admission to practice as a lawyer in an Australian state or territory.\n\nThe relevant legal admissions authority must have admitted you to practice at the time we invite you to apply.\n\n#### Check your points\n\nYou must be able to obtain at least 65 points on our points test to be eligible for this visa. If you cannot obtain 65 points we will not invite you to apply.\n\nIf we invite you to apply for the visa, you must prove the claims you make in your EOI when we assess your application.\n\nUse the [points calculator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpoints-calculator) to check how many points you might score\n\n#### Check you meet the other eligibility criteria\n\nCheck that you meet all other eligibility criteria for the visa.\n\nIf we invite you to apply for the visa, you will have to support the claims you make in your EOI as well as other criteria if you submit an application.\n\nSee what documents you will need to prove your claims before you submit your EOI in the Gather documents section below.\n\n#### Step 1.2 – Submit your EOI\n\nSubmit your EOI via [Skillselect](https:\u002F\u002Fskillselect.gov.au\u002FSKILLSELECT\u002FExpressionOfInterest\u002FPreReg\u002FStart). You can submit it from within or outside Australia.\n\nYour EOI is not a visa application. There is no fee for submitting an EOI.\n\nSelect the Skill Nominated (subclass 190) visa.\n\nYou will receive an email confirming your EOI has been submitted.\n\n#### Step 1.3 – After you submit your EOI\n\nSkillSelect will estimate your points score based on the claims made in your EOI.\n\nYou must have an estimated score of at least 65 points to be invited to apply for this visa.\n\nOnce your EOI is submitted it will be visible to state and territory governments. If you have the skills they need, a state or territory government agency might nominate you for the visa.\n\nIf you are nominated, you will get an invitation to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nAn EOI is not a visa application. \n\nIf you submit an EOI in Australia and your current visa is about to expire, you must apply for another visa to stay in Australia lawfully. \n\nYou are not eligible for a bridging visa because the EOI is not a visa application. You are only eligible for a bridging visa after you are invited and apply for this visa. \n\n#### Make changes to your EOI\n\nLet us know through [SkillSelect](https:\u002F\u002Fskillselect.gov.au\u002FSKILLSELECT\u002FExpressionOfInterest\u002FPreReg\u002FStart) if:\n\n-   you want to apply for a different skilled visa\n-   your circumstances change - for example, if you change your occupation or your family structure changes\n-   you could score more points - for example, you have completed a higher qualification or gained new work experience\n-   your employment circumstances change and you are no longer working at least 20 hours per week in your nominated occupation\n\nYou must be able to meet the points score on your invitation letter if we invite you to apply or you will not be granted a visa.\n\nSkillSelect will update your indicative points score if you make changes to your EOI. You can change your EOI at any time before we invite you to apply for a visa.\n\n#### Step 1.4 - Receive an invitation to apply for visa\n\nWe allocate places for the skilled migration program to meet the Australian Government’s migration planning levels. \n\nOnce invited, you have 60 calendar days to apply for the visa. We cannot extend this time.\n\nYou could receive an invitation up to 2 years after submitting an EOI. If we invite you to apply you will receive an email from SkillSelect. Getting an invitation does not mean you will be granted the visa.\n\nThe invitation will include the number of points you must score based on your EOI claims.\n\nAfter you apply for the visa, you must show that you:\n\n-   can meet the points score on your invitation (which will include proving any claims you made in your EOI) and\n-   can meet all other eligibility criteria\n\nIf you do not apply for the visa after two invitations, your EOI will be removed from SkillSelect.\n\nWe will not process your visa application if you are 45 at the time of your invitation.\n\n#### If you can't show you meet the points score or other eligibility criteria\n\nIf you can't show you meet the points score on your invitation or the other visa criteria, then do not apply for the visa.\n\nYour EOI will be suspended if an invitation is issued, but you can update information once the 60-day invitation period has passed. If this is your second invitation, you will have to submit another EOI if you still want the visa.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou will need to provide documents to support the claims you make in your EOI and show you meet the other visa criteria.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what may happen if you can't [prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Relationship documents\n\nIf you are or have been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide proof such as divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.\n\nIf your or ren are not included in this application, tell us the reason why (for example, they already hold Australian citizenship or are a permanent resident)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nProvide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nFor immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   an overseas police certificate from every country, including your home country, where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country\n\nComplete and provide the following forms:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information (331KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf)\n\n#### Competent English documents\n\nProvide proof you have at least [competent English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english) at time of invitation for this visa.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nWe need to see evidence of your 's identity and relationship with you. \n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents and photos\n-   character documents\n-   marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nFor relationship provide either:\n\n-   evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian State or Territory \n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nFor both married and de facto applicants you must provide evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Proof your partner has functional English\n\nYou don't have to provide any documents to prove functional English if your partner is a citizen of and holds a valid passport from:\n\n-   the United Kingdom\n-   the Republic of Ireland\n-   the United States\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand\n\nOtherwise, provide proof your partner has [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nIf you can't show us your partner has functional English, you will need to pay the second instalment of the visa application charge when we ask you to.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children\n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable. \n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   [statutory declaration](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FPublications\u002FStatutory-declarations\u002FPages\u002Fdefault.aspx) giving their consent for the child to migrate to Australia on this visa\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\nYou don't have to prove that your dependant under 18 years of age has functional English.\n\nNote: If your child is likely to turn 18 while your application is being processed, you will need to provide evidence they are dependent on you. See the section 'Dependants over 18 documents' below for further information. A child who turns 18 while your application is being processed and who is not dependent on you cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must be:\n\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you will need to provide evidence they are dependent on you due to disability.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n\nYou must also provide proof the child is dependent on you.\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts\n-   if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions\n\nNote: A child who turns 23 while your application is being processed and who does not meet these requirements cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Proof your dependant has functional English\n\nYou don't have to provide any documents to prove functional English if your dependant is a citizen of and holds a valid passport from:\n\n-   the United Kingdom\n-   the Republic of Ireland\n-   the United States\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand\n\nOtherwise, provide proof your dependant has [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nIf you can't show us your dependant has functional English, you will need to pay the second instalment of the visa application charge when we ask you to.\n\n#### Skills assessment documents\n\nYou must provide documents that support the claims you made in your EOI. To check the documents you need use the [points table](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpoints-calculator). Depending on your claims this could include evidence of your:\n\n-   Skills assessment\n-   English language skills\n-   Australian and\u002For overseas skilled employment\n-   Educational qualifications\n-   Satisfying the Australian study requirement\n-   Specialist education\n-   Accredited community language\n-   Study in regional Australia\n-   Partner skills\n-   Professional Year in Australia\n\nDelegates of the Minister will now accept a suitable skills assessment for an applicant’s nominated skilled occupation which has been obtained within the 60 day invitation period.\n\nThis change of approach is made as a result of the decision of _Thapa v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs_ \\[2021\\] FCCA 686 (_Thapa_). The Minister will administer the _Migration Regulations 1994_ in accordance with the decision in _Thapa_, but the Minister reserves the right to make submissions in a Court that _Thapa_ was wrongly decided.\n\n### Medical practitioners\n\nOne of these certificates issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency:\n\n-   unconditional or general medical registration\n-   conditional specialist registration – which allows you to practice only in your speciality with no further training or supervision requirements\n\nYou must be registered at the time we invite you to apply.\n\n###\nBarristers and Solicitors\n\nProof of admission to practice as a lawyer in the relevant state or territory. You must be admitted to practice at the time we invite you to apply.\n\n#### Expression of Interest (EOI) documents\n\nYou must provide documents to prove all of the claims you made in your EOI. Use the [points table](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpoints-calculator) to check the documents you need.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nWhen you have your invitation you can apply online. You can be in or outside Australia.\n\nYou have 60 days from the date of your invitation to apply for the visa.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what may happen when you cannot [prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply for this visa online in ImmiAccount\n\n1.  Log into your [SkillSelect](https:\u002F\u002Fskillselect.gov.au\u002FSKILLSELECT\u002FExpressionOfInterest\u002FPreReg\u002FStart) account. In SkillSelect, click on the 'Apply for visa' button. This will take you to our online system, ImmiAccount.\n2.  Log in or create an ImmiAccount. Your ImmiAccount login and password will not be the same as your SkillSelect login and password.\n3.  [Attach your documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n4.  [Pay the application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you pay the first instalment of the visa application charge.\n5.  Note your transaction reference number (TRN).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application.\n\nIf you are granted a bridging visa you will receive notification of your visa grant.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on applications within the standard processing time.\n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). \n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nIf you are in Australia, you do not have to tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. This is because you can be outside Australia when we make a decision.\n\nBut if you leave Australia, make sure your visa allows you to return. To see if you can return on your current visa, check [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\nIf you applied outside Australia, don't arrange travel to Australia, leave your job or sell your home until we advise you in writing that you have been granted the visa\n\n#### Health exams\n\nIf you didn't have [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) before you applied, we will let you know if you need them. Check [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for . We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them as soon as you can in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information; however; we are not obliged to do so and may make a decision on your application without requesting more documents.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful in Australia by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, you were granted a Bridging visa A (BVA). If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the BVA will come into effect. You can stay in Australia on the BVA while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not ask to have the visa you currently hold cancelled. If your visa is cancelled:\n\n-   you will be staying in Australia unlawfully\n-   your BVA will cease\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nIf you need to pay a second instalment, pay it when we send you the invoice.\n\n#### Add family\n\nYou can add to your application after you apply but before we decide on your visa.\n\nUse [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf), pay using ImmiAccount, attach the form and supporting documents to your ImmiAccount.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia do have to meet our [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirement and might have to meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) requirement. \n\n#### Newborn children\n\nIf your child is born after you submit your application but before we decide on your visa, you must tell us as soon as possible.\n\nFind out what to do [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nYou must tell us as soon as possible if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf) and attach it to your application in ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to tell us [if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when we decide your visa application but not in . We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a0",{"title":64,"content":1101,"_id":1102},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\nIf you are outside Australia when the visa is granted, you must enter Australia before a date that we specify on your visa grant letter.\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will be given this card onboard.\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, [become an Australian citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey Australian laws.\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclasses 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident. To see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\n\n-   you have a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass190)\n-   you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\n\nIf you don't tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might affect your eligibility for Australian citizenship.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nIf you wish to provide evidence you have a visa and conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Working \n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements)\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen \n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you were in Australia\n-   you entered Australia on this visa, if you were outside Australia when we granted it\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia and return.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid and allows you to re-enter Australia.\n\nCheck the travel component of your visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nSee what to do if your [visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You could leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\nTo prove you have been to Australia, request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002FPages\u002Frequest-for-international-movement-records.aspx) form.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a1",{"_id":1104,"name":1105,"subclass":1106,"slug":1107,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1108,"officialUrl":1109,"sections":1110,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459380","Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa","191","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","Grants permanent residency to skilled workers who have lived and worked in regional Australia on a qualifying provisional visa.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-191",[1111,1114,1118],{"title":16,"content":1112,"_id":1113},"Subclass 191\n\n# Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa\n\nThis visa allows workers who hold an eligible visa and meet an income requirement to live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nSee the relevant stream","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459381",{"title":1115,"content":1116,"_id":1117},"Regional provisional stream","Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)\n\n## [Regional provisional stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-191\u002Fregional-provisional)\n\nThis visa allows people who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa, to live and work in Australia permanently. Applicants must have complied with the conditions of their eligible visa.\n\n-   You don't need a sponsor or nominator\n-   You must hold an eligible visa for at least 3 years, and complied with the conditions of that visa\n\n-   You must have had a taxable income at or above a specific income threshold for at least 3 years while holding your eligible visa\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD505.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances. These include:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to requests for more information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly for health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459382",{"title":1077,"content":1119,"_id":1120},"Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)\n\n## [Hong Kong stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-191\u002Fhong-kong)\n\nThis visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n-   You must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport\n-   You don't need a sponsor or nominator\n\n-   You must meet certain visa requirements\n\n-   You must meet certain residence requirements\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances. These include:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to requests for more information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly for health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459383",{"_id":1122,"name":1123,"subclass":1124,"slug":1125,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1126,"officialUrl":1127,"sections":1128,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45937a","Pacific Engagement Visa","192","pacific-engagement-192","Facilitates permanent residency for citizens of Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste to live, work and study in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement-visa-192",[1129,1132,1135,1138,1141],{"title":16,"content":1130,"_id":1131},"If we select you in the ballot, you have 120 days to submit your application. If you miss the deadline we will not accept your application.\n\nIt may take time to find employment in Australia. If you do not have an offer of employment when you apply, provide it as soon as you can after you apply.\n\nWe have a free service to connect you with employers to help you meet the visa job requirement. This service will also help you prepare for life in Australia. Refer to [The Pacific Engagement visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently in Australia.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD335.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nAn indication of the processing times for this visa is not yet available as it is a new visa program. We will update the estimated processing times for this visa at a later date. For general information on the variations in processing times see [Visa processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Foverview).\n\n#### With this visa, you can...\n\n-   live, work and study anywhere in Australia indefinitely\n-   sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen) if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be selected in the [PEV ballot](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Foverview) to apply for visa\n-   apply online on or before the date specified in your _Notification of Selection_ letter\n-   be a citizen of a [participating country](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Fballot-country-status)\n-   be aged between 18 and 46 inclusive\n\n### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\nThe Australian Government is providing a free service to connect you with employers in Australia to help you meet the job requirement for the visa and prepare for life in Australia. You can find more information at [The Pacific Engagement visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45937b",{"title":52,"content":1133,"_id":1134},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Newborn child](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   live, work and study anywhere in Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia as long as your travel facility permits.\n-   sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia\n-   access Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on either the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you are in Australia or\n-   you enter Australia on this visa, if you are outside Australia.\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant you this visa. This is as long as the travel facility remains valid.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility, you must apply for and be granted a [Resident Return visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\n\nSee when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information, see [Overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\nYou might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don’t need a visa to enter Australia. Once you are an Australian citizen you can apply for an Australian passport. You can travel to and from Australia on your Australian passport. For more information, see [Australian Citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\n## Include family\n\nYou must include all  who wish to come to Australia with you in your application. You will not be able to add them to your application after you have submitted your application.\n\nWhere you have included a non-biological child a member of the family unit due to adoption, you need to provide further supporting evidence.\n\nGenerally, adoptions are either formal or customary. In a formal adoption, the child who is adopted becomes the legal child of the adopting parents and a legal member of the adopting family.\n\nCustomary adoptions are generally not recognised in Australia. Australia recognises adoptions which formally establish parental rights and responsibilities. These adoptions must comply with specific legal requirements to be recognised under Australian migration law.\n\nFor visa purposes, members of the family unit do not include your parents or partners parents, aunts, uncles, or cousins.\n\nFamily members who apply for this visa must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements. They must have also complied with the conditions of any previous visas held. Family members not coming to Australia might also need to meet health and character requirements.\n\n## Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## Cost\n\nFrom AUD335.00, for the main applicant.\n\nFrom AUD80.00, for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nYour application will be invalid if you do not pay the correct visa application charge.\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, you can use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=192). The estimator does not take into account other costs, such as health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be inside or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application. \n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:\n\n-   whether you have submitted a complete visa application, including all supporting documents (see [Check twice, submit once](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcheck-twice-submit-once))\n-   how quickly you to respond to requests for more information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive further information from external agencies, particularly about health, character, and national security requirements.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will electronically link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45937c",{"title":56,"content":1136,"_id":1137},"## Be selected in the Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) ballot\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if you have been randomly selected in the [PEV ballot](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Foverview). If we have invited you to apply, you will have received a _Notification of Selection_ letter.\n\nThe letter provides a link to the visa application and details on how to apply for this visa.\n\nYou have **120 days** from the date of selection to complete and submit a visa application online. You must apply for this visa on or before the date specified in your _Notification of Selection_ letter. We cannot accept your application if you try to apply after this date.\n\nYou can monitor the status of your ballot registration through your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\nThe status of each ballot will be published on the [Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) Country Ballot Status table](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Fballot-country-status). After the ballot selection process is shown as expired, no further registrations will be selected.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a citizen of a participating country\n\nYou must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these participating countries:\n\n-   Federated State of Micronesia\n-   Fiji\n-   Kiribati\n-   Nauru\n-   Palau\n-   Papua New Guinea\n-   Samoa\n-   Solomon Islands\n-   Timor-Leste\n-   Tonga\n-   Vanuatu\n\nYou must apply for this visa as a citizen of the same country you declared in your ballot registration.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be born, or have a parent born in, a listed country\n\nYou must have been born in, or have a parent that was born in one of these countries:\n\n-   Australia\\*\n-   Federated State of Micronesia\n-   Fiji\n-   Kiribati\n-   Nauru\n-   Palau\n-   Papua New Guinea\n-   New Zealand\\*\n-   Republic of Marshall Islands\n-   Samoa\n-   Solomon Islands\n-   Timor-Leste\n-   Tonga\n-   Tuvalu\n-   Vanuatu\n\n\\* Some eligible citizens may have been born outside of their country of citizenship to access alternative medical facilities. We have included Australia and New Zealand in this list to recognise this.\n\n* * *\n\n## Must not be a citizen of New Zealand\n\nYou must not be a citizen of New Zealand.\n\nNew Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for four years or more might be eligible to apply directly for Australian citizenship. \n\nFor more information, see [Pathways for New Zealand citizens](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fnew-zealand-citizens\u002Fpathway-to-permanent-resident-and-citizenship).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou must be aged between 18 to 45 years (inclusive) on the date the ballot registration period opens for your country.\n\nIf you are 45 years of age at the time the ballot opens and turn 46 years of age during the application process, you will still meet the age requirement.\n\nTo check when the registration opens for individual countries see [PEV Country Ballot Status](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Fballot-country-status).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have this visa\n\nYou may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for this visa.\n\nIf you are applying in Australia, you must hold a:\n\n-    or\n-   [Bridging visa A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010), [Bridging visa B](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020) or [Bridging visa C](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030)\n\n* * *\n\n## Have an offer of employment in Australia\n\nYou, or your spouse or de facto partner included in your application, must have an offer of employment in Australia.\n\nFor this visa you must show us that you have adequate means to support yourself and your family members in Australia.\n\nAn offer of employment can be permanent full-time, permanent part-time or a fixed-term contract (for example, a contract for 12 months). Your fixed-term contract must have the same work entitlements as a permanent full-time or a permanent part-time employee.\n\nCasual contracts are not considered ongoing employment.\n\nThe employment offer must include:\n\n-   details of the position\n-   details of the salary and work conditions\n-   details of the Australian employer.\n\n### Need Assistance\n\nThe Australian Government is providing a free service to connect you with employers in Australia to help you meet the job requirement for the visa and prepare for life in Australia. You can find more information at [The Pacific Engagement visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).\n\nAll people working in Australia have the same basic workplace rights and protections, regardless of citizenship or visa status. If the department is aware of adverse information about an Australian organisation it may affect their suitability as an employer. \n\nFor information on:\n\n-   sanctioned sponsors see - [Register of sanctioned sponsors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fabout-us\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fsponsor-sanctions\u002Fregister-of-sanctioned-sponsors)\n-   minimum pay and conditions, and your employer’s obligations see [Fair Work Ombudsman](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002F).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to support yourself and any migrating family members\n\nYou must have adequate means to support yourself and your family members included in your application while you are in Australia.\n\nThis will show us that you and your family members can manage a change in lifestyle and meet basic living costs in Australia.\n\nThere is no financial threshold applied to ‘adequate means’. These costs will vary significantly based on individual circumstances, including the size and composition of your family and the location of where you live in Australia. \n\nWe may need you to show that you have access to adequate means of financial support for yourself and your family in the first 12 months in Australia.\n\nYour offer of employment counts as evidence to show you can support yourself and your family members in Australia.\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to wait before they can access certain [Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet English language requirements\n\nYou, or your spouse or de facto partner included in your visa application, must show that you have a certain level of English language proficiency. This is to support a positive settlement in Australia.\n\n### Evidence of English Language Proficiency\n\nYou will meet the English language proficiency if you, or your spouse or de facto partner:\n\n-   graduated from secondary schooling in a Pacific island country or\n\n-   entered Australia on a visa with work rights where you have worked in Australia for a period that adds up to 12 months or more or\n\n-   studied in Australia at a secondary school level or higher for a total period that adds up to 12 months or more or\n\n-   spent a total period that adds up to 12 months or more working or studying in one of the following countries:\n\n-   United Kingdom\n-   United States of America\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand; or\n\n-   have completed an **English language test**, and achieved the required result, in either the 3 years before:\n    -   the date of submitting a valid visa application or\n    -   we decide your visa application, if you did not give evidence of an English language test at the time you applied.\n\n#### English language test\n\nThis table shows suitable English language test providers. It also states the minimum overall band scores you must achieve.\n\nRequired English language test scores.\n\nTest\n\nRequired results\n\n[International English Language Testing System (IELTS)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ielts.org\u002F)\n\nScore of at least 5.0 for each of the listening and speaking test components of the test.\n\n[Occupational English Test (OET)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.occupationalenglishtest.org\u002F)\n\nScore of at least ‘B’ for each of the listening and speaking test components of the test.\n\n[Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)\n\nScore of at least 4 for the listening component of the test; and\n\nScore of at least 14 for the speaking component of the test.\n\n[Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)](https:\u002F\u002Fpearsonpte.com\u002Fthe-test)\n\nScore of at least 36 for each of the listening and speaking components of the test.\n\n[Cambridge C1 Advanced test](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.cambridgeenglish.org\u002Fexams-and-tests\u002Fadvanced)\n\nScore of at least 154 for each of the listening and speaking components of the test.\n\n### Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) English Language Undertaking\n\nIf you, or your spouse or de facto partner, cannot show you meet the required level of English, you can complete a PEV English Language Undertaking. The PEV English Language Undertaking is an agreement that you make with the Australian Government to participate in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) to improve your English language skills, if eligible, after you arrive in Australia. \n\nThe AMEP is a free service to help eligible migrants improve their English language skills and settle into Australia.\n\nIf you agree to enrol in AMEP when you arrive in Australia, you must read and complete the [Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) English Language Undertaking form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1566.pdf) and attach it to your visa application.\n\nFor more information about the program, see [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Foverview).\n\nIf you cannot meet the English Language proficiency level through the options provided, we might ask you to complete an **English language test**. You will need to achieve the required test score to demonstrate your English language ability.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have complied with previous visa conditions\n\nYou and any included family members, must have substantially complied with any conditions that apply or applied to a held Australian substantive visa or bridging visa. If you were unable to substantially comply, there must have been compassionate and compelling circumstances.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or previous application refused\n\nWe will consider the immigration history of you, and any included family members, when we decide on your application. This means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some situations, you might still be able to apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused. For more information, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou, and any family members who apply for the visa with you, must meet our [health requirement.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) \n\nFamily members not included in the visa application might also need to meet the health requirement.\n\nYou should not [organise your health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Farrange-your-health-examinations) until after you are successful in the ballot and invited to apply for the visa.\n\nThe results of health examinations are generally valid for 12 months.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members not included in the visa application might also need to meet the character requirement. \n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must pay it back or have arranged to pay it back. This includes family members who did not apply for the visa with you. \n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nYou, and any family members aged 18 years or older in your visa application, must have:\n\n-   read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) booklet\n\n-   signed an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values). This confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws. \n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45937d",{"title":60,"content":1139,"_id":1140},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\n[Read the comic (3MB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002FPEV_comic_strip.pdf) to learn more about the Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV)\n\n[![Informational poster using cartoon illustrations explaining the Pacific Engagement Stream visa (PEV) process, including steps for eligibility, applying online, required documents, employer requests, and support service contact details.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fpacific-engagement-stream-visa-comic.jpg)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002FPEV_comic_strip.pdf)\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if:\n\n-   [you registered in the](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002FPEV_comic_strip.pdf) [Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) ballot](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Foverview)\n-   you have been randomly selected as a participant to apply for this visa\n-   you use the link to the online visa application form that we sent in your _Notification of Selection_ letter or apply through ImmiAccount.\n\nYou must lodge a valid visa application **on or before the expiry date** specified in your _Notification of Selection_ letter.\n\n#### Check your passport is up to date\n\nYou (the primary applicant) must have a valid passport or travel document to submit an application for this visa.\n\nIt is preferred that your family members also have a valid passport or travel document at the time of application however, if they do not have one this information can be provided to the department at a later date.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be either:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner)\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to receive documents on your behalf relating to your visa matter. We call this person your [authorised recipient](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents)\n\n#### Assistance outside Australia\n\nThe Australian Government is providing a free service to connect you with employers in to help you meet the job requirement for the visa and prepare for life in Australia. You can find more information at [The Pacific Engagement visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).\n\nMeeting the job requirement does not guarantee you will be granted this visa. To be granted this visa, you need to meet the other eligibility criteria.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nBefore you apply for your visa, gather and prepare your documents.\n\nYou will need to provide identity, character and other documents. You will also need to provide documents for your partner and any dependent children included in your application.\n\nThe [Pacific Engagement stream document checklist (414KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002FVisa-subsite\u002Ffiles\u002Fpacific-engagement-stream-document-checklist.pdf) may assist you to gather your documents for your visa application.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nYou must provide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or do not provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Offer of employment\n\nYou must provide evidence that you or your partner included in your application has an offer of employment in Australia.\n\nThis must be a written job offer or employment contract for ongoing employment in Australia that includes:\n\n-   details of the position\n-   details of the wages and conditions that are no less favourable than those that apply, or would apply, to a Australian citizen performing equivalent work at the same location\n-   details of the Australian employer, including business registration and contact details\n-   the Australian workplace standards or industry award that applies to your position.\n\nIt may take time to arrange employment in Australia. If you are unable to provide this information at the time of submitting your application, you must provide it as soon as you can after you submit your application.\n\n#### Means to support yourself and any migrating family members\n\nYou may be required to demonstrate that you have access to adequate means of financial support for your first 12 months in Australia.\n\nThis may include:\n\n-   earnings from your current employment offer in Australia such as payslips or bank statements\n-   potential earnings from your, or your spouse or de facto partner’s employment offer in Australia\n-   access to personal funds\n-   support from family members in Australia who are citizens or permanent residents.\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nYou must provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nYou must also provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if relevant.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\nDocuments that prove that you or your parent was born in a participating country include:\n\n-   personal details page of your passport\n-   personal details page of your parent’s passport\n-   your parent’s birth certificate.\n\nFor more information, go to [Eligibility](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement-visa-192#Eligibility).\n\n.\n\n#### Relationship documents\n\nYou must provide proof if you are or have been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated. Documents that prove this include:\n\n-   marriage certificates\n-   divorce documents\n-   death certificates\n-   separation documents\n-   statutory declarations.\n\nIf your partner or dependent children are not included in this application, tell us why. For example, they may already hold Australian citizenship or be a permanent resident.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nYou must provide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nFor immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.\n\nYou must also provide an overseas police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16. This includes your home country. For information for each country, go to our\n\nIf you have served in the armed forces of any country, you must provide military service records or discharge papers.\n\nLearn more about [police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nWe need to see evidence of your partner's identity and relationship with you. \n\nYou must provide:\n\n-   identity documents and photos\n-   character documents\n-   your marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable.\n\nFor de facto relationships, provide either:\n\n-   evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian state or territory \n-   documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply.\n\nFor both married and de facto applicants, you must provide evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in both names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you.\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who both:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a [statutory declaration](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FPublications\u002FStatutory-declarations\u002FPages\u002Fdefault.aspx) which gives their consent for the child to migrate to Australia on this visa.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us either:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.\n\nYou must include:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or drivers licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.\n\n#### Documents for dependants under 18\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, you must provide:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children\n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable\n-   parental responsibility documents, if applicable.\n\nWhere a non-biological child is included as a member of the family unit due to adoption, further supporting evidence is required. Adoption can be either formal or customary.\n\nIn a formal adoption, the child who is adopted becomes the legal child of the adopting parents and a legal member of the adopting family.\n\nCustomary adoptions are generally not recognised in Australia. Australia recognises adoptions which formally establish parental rights and responsibilities. These adoptions must comply with specific legal requirements to be recognised under Australian migration law.\n\n#### Documents for dependants over 18\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must hold an eligible visa that was granted on the basis that they were a member of your family unit.\n\nYou must provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   completed Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years [Form 47A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   character documents\n-   marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable.\n\n#### English language proficiency\n\nYou must provide evidence that you, or your spouse or de facto spouse meet the English language proficiency for the PEV.\n\nEvidence of English language proficiency may include:\n\n-   an official education transcript showing completion of secondary school in a Pacific island country\n\n-   evidence that you worked or studied in either Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or Republic of Ireland for a period of 12 months or more.\n\nYou can still apply for this visa if you or your spouse or de facto partner do not currently meet the above English language proficiency requirements. However, you will need to undertake to enrol in the Adult English Migration Program (AMEP) when you arrive in Australia.\n\nTo undertake to enrol in AMEP when you arrive in Australia, you must attach the [Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) English Language Undertaking form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1566.pdf) to your application.\n\nFor more information, go to [Eligibility](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement-visa-192#Eligibility).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nYou must have all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nYou must provide both the original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited but on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nYou do not need to have any documents certified.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\n#### Attach your documents to your application\n\nAttach a document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.\n\nLearn more about [attaching documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline#content-index-2).\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if you have been randomly selected in the [Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) ballot](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement\u002Fballot-registration\u002Foverview). If we have invited you to apply, you will have received a _Notification of Selection_ letter.\n\nThe letter provides a link to the visa application and details on how to apply for this visa.\n\nYou have **120 days** from the date of selection to complete and submit a visa application online. You must apply for this visa on or before the date specified in your _Notification of Selection_ letter. We cannot accept your application if you try to apply after this date.\n\nYou can be inside or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for this visa.\n\n#### Apply for this visa online\n\n-   Access the online visa application form through the link provided in your _Notification of Registration Selection_ letter or online through the link generated in your ImmiAccount.\n-   Complete the online application form.\n-   [Attach your documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n-   [Pay the visa application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you pay the visa application charge.\n-   Note your transaction reference number (TRN).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application.\n\nIf you are granted a bridging visa, you will receive notification of your visa grant.\n\nWe may send you a letter if we need further information for your visa application.\n\nYou will have 28 days to respond to this letter and give us the information or documents requested. If you need more time to give us this information you can ask for an extension. Tell us how much time you need and attach a letter with what steps you have taken to obtain the requested information to immiAccount.\n\nYou may attach evidence of the following to your ImmiAccount to show what steps you have taken:\n\n-   Evidence of applying for a police check\n-   Evidence of contacting the Pacific Engagement Support Centre about obtaining employment\n-   Evidence of your appointment to complete health examinations\n-   Evidence of steps you have taken to obtain other information we may have requested.\n\n#### Organise health examinations\n\nYou might not need to have all the health examinations again if you had any in the last 12 months. We will let you know if you need to complete [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). \n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). \n\nFind out more about the [examinations you might need and how to arrange them](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on applications under assessment. We will let you know if you need to provide any further information.\n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). \n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nYou don't have to tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return. To see if you can return on your current visa, check [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask you for [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics). This includes things like your fingerprints or a photo. We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them as soon as you can in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nWe might ask you to provide more information. However, we do not have to do so and we may make a decision on your application without asking for more documents.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you apply for this visa in Australia, make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application. \n\nIf you apply for this visa in Australia, you may be automatically granted a bridging visa (BV). If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the BV will come into effect. We will notify you of the grant of your BV. You can stay in Australia on the BV while we process your new visa application.\n\nFor more information, go to:\n\n-   [Bridging visa A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010)\n-   [Bridging visa C](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030). \n\nDo not ask to have the visa you currently hold cancelled. If your visa is cancelled:\n\n-   you will be staying in Australia unlawfully\n-   your BV will cease.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Newborn child\n\nIf you have a child after you submit your application but before we decide on your visa, you must tell us as soon as possible.\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nYou must tell us as soon as possible if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf). Then, attach the completed form in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information, see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nYou must let us know if things change after you have applied but before we make a decision. Changes you must notify us of include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   if you want to withdraw your application. \n\nRemoving your application from ImmiAccount does not withdraw it.\n\nSee how to tell us [if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be inside or outside Australia when we decide your visa application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant you the visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable.\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse you the visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.\n\nThe Australian Government’s free support service will offer information sessions in your country that include:\n\n-   Information on travel and relocation\n-   Practical advice about living in Australia\n-   Information on community and government support.\n\nYou can find more information at [The Pacific Engagement Visa Support Service](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pev.gov.au\u002F).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45937e",{"title":64,"content":1142,"_id":1143},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n#### Arrive before first entry date\n\nYour first entry to Australia must be on or before the date provided in your visa grant notification letter. The first entry date is generally 12 months from the date of visa grant.\n\nIf you do not enter Australia before this date, your visa will cease. You will no longer be allowed to travel to Australia as the holder of a permanent resident visa. \n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving into Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Use the SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\nWhen you have this visa, you can:\n\n-   live, work and study anywhere in Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years, as long as your travel facility permits\n-   sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia\n-   access Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor more information about travelling on this visa, see [Overseas travel as a permanent resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel).\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\nYou can check visa details and conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\n### Access Australian Government benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident, you might have to wait to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Learn more about newly arrived resident’s waiting periods from [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n### Settlement support\n\nYou are entitled to a range of settlement support services that will help you and your family have a positive experience settling into Australia. These include:\n\n-   [Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program)\n-   [Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Fsets-program).\n\nThe SETS program gives settlement-related information and assistance, and referral to relevant services.\n\nAs a permanent resident, you will have access to certain Australian Government benefits, including:\n\n-   Medicare\n-   Commonwealth-supported university places\n-   the Child Care Subsidy\n-   Family Tax Benefit Part B.\n\nAs a PEV holder, you will have access to additional supports to help with the cost of education, training and raising a family in Australia. These include:\n\n-   Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)\n-   VET Student Loans (VSL)\n-   Youth Allowance (Student)\n-   Youth Allowance (Apprentice)\n-   Family Tax Benefit Part A.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After the initial 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nTo see when your travel facility ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Working \n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen \n\nAfter a certain amount of time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on either the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia and return.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid and will allow you to re-enter Australia\n\nCheck the travel component of your visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nSee what to do if your visa has [expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You could leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia, you can [request a copy of your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).\n\n[Return to Pacific Engagement landing page](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpacific-engagement)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45937f",{"_id":1145,"name":1146,"subclass":1147,"slug":1148,"category":989,"type":183,"description":1149,"officialUrl":1150,"sections":1151,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c8","Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa","400","temporary-work-short-stay-specialist-400","Allows visa holders to do short-term, highly specialised work in Australia for up to 3 months.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-400",[1152,1155,1158,1161,1164],{"title":16,"content":1153,"_id":1154},"#### Stay\n\nWe can grant this visa for up to 6 months (depending on the circumstances).\n\nGenerally, for a stay period longer than 3 months, a strong business case must be provided with the application.\n\nYour stay period in Australia commences once you arrive and does not restart each time you travel.\n\nYou can't apply for this visa in Australia or stay longer by extending this visa.\n\n#### Cost\n\nAUD430.00 (except in limited circumstances)\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   do short-term work in a highly specialised job\n-   the work or activity must be non-ongoing\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=400)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   have highly specialised skills, knowledge or experience that can help Australian business and can't reasonably be found in Australia\n-   only do the work or activities for which your visa was granted\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c9",{"title":52,"content":1156,"_id":1157},"[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Adequate health insurance](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   do short-term work in a highly specialised job\n-   bring family members with you, but they are not allowed to work or study in Australia, except to do a language training program\n\nEmployers must provide a contract or letter of offer. See what they have to do in:\n\n-   [Learn about employing migrants](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Femploying-and-sponsoring-someone\u002Flearn-about-employing-migrants)\n-   Step by step, Gather documents, Work documents\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for up to 6 months, depending on the circumstances.\n\nYou must arrive in Australia within 6 months of the date the visa is granted, or a lesser period specified by the Minister. We will let you know when you must arrive in your visa grant letter.\n\nYour visa stay period as shown on your visa grant letter will start on your first date of arrival in Australia. The stay period will not restart each time you arrive in Australia.\n\nYou can check your visa details in the visa grant letter or use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n## Stay longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa.\n\n[Explore your visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder\u002Fwork)\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include in your application when you apply.\n\nBoth you and your family members who apply for the visa must meet our [health requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nAny family members included in your application are not permitted to work or study in Australia. You must be able to show that you and your family have enough means to support yourselves while in Australia.\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD430.00 for the main applicant.\n\nYou will not need to pay this application charge if you are:\n\n-   coming to Australia to act as a representative of a foreign government\n-   listed in a legislative instrument (your inviting organisation will tell you if this applies to you)\n\nThere is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and .\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=400). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when we make a decision on your application.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application can take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need, or we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information\n\nWe can't process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case.\n\nWhen applying for your subclass 400 visa, you will need to allow time for the application to be processed, taking into account the date you are intending to travel to Australia.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws.\n\nLearn more about [conditions for this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=400).\n\n## Adequate health insurance\n\n### Health insurance\n\nWe recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.\n\nSee more about [health insurance for overseas visitors](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm).\n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n## Travel\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You will have 6 months from the date the visa is granted to first enter Australia (or a lesser period specified). The period of stay you were granted starts on the date you first enter Australia.\n\nThe visa is granted with either:\n\n-   single entry – you will only be allowed to enter Australia once. You can't re-enter Australia on the visa. To return to Australia after you leave, you will need to apply for a new visa, or\n-   multiple entry - you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want during the visa stay period.\n\nRe-entering Australia on a multiple entry visa does not restart the period of stay you were granted.\n\nThe time you spend outside Australia does not extend the visa.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ca",{"title":56,"content":1159,"_id":1160},"## Have highly specialised skills, knowledge or experience\n\nYou can apply for this visa if you have specialised skills, knowledge or experience that:\n\n-   can assist Australian business\n-   can't reasonably be found in the Australian labour market\n-   will be non-ongoing\n\nNon-ongoing work means work that is likely to be completed within 6 months or less, and you do not expect or arrange to stay in Australia after this time for any reason related to that work. \n\nYou will need to show that you have the skills, knowledge or experience to do this work. Things you could show us include:\n\n-   a copy of your resume\n-   any licenses or qualifications you have\n-   a letter from your overseas employer explaining your current position and duties.\n\nThe Australian business or overseas employer might need to show that they have tried to find Australian workers to do the work first, as this visa can't be granted if it affects employment or training opportunities for Australian citizens or permanent residents.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have work, not in the Australian entertainment industry\n\nYou will need to provide proof that you have work.  To see what you need to provide go to Step by Step, Gather documents. \n\nYou can apply for a subclass 400 to:\n\n-   direct, produce or have any other role in a production that will not be shown in Australia (you will need to provide a distribution contract or other evidence to support this)\n-   come to Australia for a promotional activity, for example:\n    -   an actor visiting Australia for a red carpet premiere\n    -   a rock band in Australia for a promotional tour but no performances\n\nThe subclass 400 visa does not allow a person to:\n\n-   perform as an entertainer in Australia or support an entertainer or group of entertainers performing in Australia\n-   direct, produce or take any other part in a production that will be shown, broadcast or performed in Australia (including theatre, film, television, radio, concert or a recording).\n\nIf you want to do these activities, you should consider applying for the [Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) – Entertainment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be able to support yourself and any dependants\n\nWhile you are in Australia, you and your family members must have adequate means to support yourselves.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and your family members must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). \n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be a genuine visitor\n\nYou must only intend to:\n\n-   stay temporarily in Australia\n-   do the things you are allowed to do on this visa\n\n### Genuine temporary entrant requirement\n\nYou can't use our temporary visa program to maintain ongoing residency in Australia.\n\nThe genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement helps us to make sure that you use temporary visas correctly.\n\nWe must be satisfied that you have a genuine intention to stay here temporarily to do the things you are allowed to do on this visa.\n\nWhen assessing this, we will consider:\n\n-   your situation\n-   your immigration history\n-   previous compliance with visa conditions\n-   any other relevant matter\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused see [Limitations on applications in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593cb",{"title":60,"content":1162,"_id":1163},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nSee if you want help with your application or to organise health exams before applying\n\n#### Organise health exams\n\nYou might need to have health examinations. You can complete them before you apply or you can wait until we tell you to have them.\n\nFind out the [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) you need and how to arrange them if you want to have them before you apply.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nGather documents to prove your identity and show you have your employer's support, financial support and recommend health insurance. You will need to prepare them to submit online.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if [you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority, or\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Work documents\n\nYou should provide a letter of invitation, job offer, employment contract or other document from an Australian organisation confirming they have employed you to work in Australia showing:\n\n-   details of your position, duties, or project of work you will undertake\n-   the duration of your work\n-   the reason why you are required to work in Australia\n-   support for your visa application\n-   your employment conditions and wages\n-   the Australian workplace standards or Industry Award that applies to your position\n\nWorkers in Australia, including visa holders with permission to work, have rights under Australian workplace law. For information on pay rates, shift calculations, leave arrangements and notice and redundancy entitlements see [Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT)](https:\u002F\u002Fcalculate.fairwork.gov.au\u002F).\n\nSome freelance work might be allowed (for example, a freelance journalist\u002Fphotographer undertaking a media assignment). If you are doing this type of work, you will need to provide a copy of your itinerary and the details of your work assignment.\n\n#### Financial documents\n\nTo prove that you can support yourself and any family you bring to Australia, provide:\n\n-   evidence of funds (employment contract, bank statements), or\n-   a letter from your bank or financial institution stating your financial position\n\nWe can also consider allowances, accommodation and other help from your employer.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nWe will tell you if and when you need to provide .\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate, or\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   your child's identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   your child's character documents, if applicable\n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for the child to come to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf) or\n-   a [statutory declaration](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FPublications\u002FStatutory-declarations\u002FPages\u002Fdefault.aspx) giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa\n\nInclude a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\n\n-   passport, or\n-   driver’s licence\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application.\n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Scan or photograph documents\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou apply for this visa online in ImmiAccount. You and anyone included in your visa application must be outside Australia when you apply and when your visa application is decided.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if [you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information). \n\n#### Apply for the visa online in ImmiAccount\n\n1.  Create an account or login to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n2.  [Attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n3.  [Have family applications processed together](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n4.  [Pay the application fee](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay)\n5.  Note the transaction reference number (TRN)\n\nWe will not process your application until you pay the charge.\n\nEach family member must have their application charge paid and documents attached to their application.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nYou can track and manage your application through [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### What will happen after you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't give updates on applications within the standard processing time.\n\nYou can check if we need more information from you in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nIf you did not have [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) before you applied, we will let you know if we need them.\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied attach them as soon as you can in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). \n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you travel to Australia on a different visa and that visa ends, you can't get a bridging visa to stay in Australia. This is because you must be outside Australia when we make a decision on your application.\n\n#### Add family\n\nYou can add family members to your application at any time before we decide on your application.\n\nFor this visa your family members are:\n\n-   your\n-   your and\n-   your partner's dependent children and stepchildren\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do [if your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf) and attach it in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application\n\nSee how to tell us if your [situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nWe will let you know our decision by email.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\n\nKeep a copy of the email with you when in Australia.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you why we refused the visa.\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593cc",{"title":64,"content":1165,"_id":1166},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will get the card on board.\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   work in a temporary, short-term, highly specialised job\n-   bring family members who were granted a visa with you\n\nTo see your specific conditions and work entitlements use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### What you must do on this visa (your obligations)\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about when you have this visa include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   the birth of a child\n\nSee what to do if your [situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThe visa stay period starts on the date you enter Australia.\n\nYou can check your visa stay period in your visa grant letter or use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nTo see when you must leave, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Staying longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You can't apply for this visa from within Australia.\n\nYou must apply for a different visa if you want to stay longer. [See your options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou must arrive in Australia within 6 months of the date the visa is granted, or a lesser period specified in the grant letter.\n\nThe visa stay period starts on the date you enter Australia. Your visa stay period is on your visa grant letter.\n\nIf you are granted a single entry visa, you will only be allowed to enter Australia once. To return to Australia after you leave, you will need to apply for a new visa.\n\nIf you are granted a multiple entry visa, you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want during the visa stay period. The visa stay period does not restart each time you enter Australia.\n\nTime spent outside Australia does not extend the visa.\n\nSee your visa details and conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Working\n\nTo see your conditions for work, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. [See your workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\nFamily members who come with you are not allowed to work.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid\n\nSee what to do if your [visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Get your superannuation\n\nYou are likely to have some money in a superannuation fund if you worked in Australia and you are:\n\n-   18 years old or older\n-   paid AUD450 or more before tax in a month\n\nSee [how to access your super](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fleaving-australia).\n\n#### To prove you have been to Australia\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593cd",{"_id":1168,"name":1169,"subclass":1170,"slug":1171,"category":989,"type":183,"description":1172,"officialUrl":1173,"sections":1174,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c0","Temporary Work (International Relations) visa","403","temporary-work-international-relations-403","Enables individuals to work in Australia under specific government-to-government agreements or for diplomatic purposes.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403",[1175,1178,1182,1186,1190,1194,1198],{"title":16,"content":1176,"_id":1177},"Subclass 403\n\n# Temporary Work (International Relations) visa\n\nA temporary visa to work in specific circumstances that improve Australia’s international relations.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nEach stream has specific eligibility requirements.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c1",{"title":1179,"content":1180,"_id":1181},"Government Agreement stream","Temporary work (International relations) visa (subclass 403)\n\n## [Government Agreement stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403\u002Fgovernment-agreement)\n\nThis visa stream allows a person to work in Australia under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government or a state\u002Fterritory government and a government of another country.\n\nStay\n\nYou can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice. This may be up to 4 years.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD375.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Be employed or engaged under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government or a state\u002Fterritory government and another country\n-   Stay in Australia for up to 4 years\n\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c2",{"title":1183,"content":1184,"_id":1185},"Foreign Government Agency stream","Temporary work (International relations) visa (subclass 403)\n\n## [Foreign Government Agency stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403\u002Fforeign-government-agency)\n\nThis visa stream lets you come to Australia for specific activities. You could work in Australia as a representative of a foreign government agency, or employed by a foreign government as a foreign language teacher in an Australian school.\n\nStay\n\nYou can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 4 years.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD375.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   You can work as a representative of a foreign government agency that does not enjoy official status in Australia (provided that you would not, as a representative of that agency, enjoy official status in Australia)\n-   You can work as a foreign language teacher employed by a foreign government in an Australian school\n-   You can apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not from immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c3",{"title":1187,"content":1188,"_id":1189},"Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream","Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)\n\n## [Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403\u002Fdomestic-worker)\n\nThis visa stream lets a person aged 18 years or older do temporary full-time domestic work in Australia in the household of someone who holds a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995).\n\nStay\n\nUp to 12 months on your first visa.\n\nA further Domestic Worker stream visa will let you stay for the time specified in your Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) support letter.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD375.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   You can do full-time domestic work in the household of someone who holds a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995)\n-   You must be outside Australia the first time you apply and when we decide on your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c4",{"title":1191,"content":1192,"_id":1193},"Privileges and Immunities stream","Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)\n\n## [Privileges and Immunities stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403\u002Fprivileges-immunities)\n\nThis visa stream lets you come to Australia if you have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation. You can stay in Australia on this visa while you are working as an international representative.\n\nStay\n\nYou can stay for the time we specify in your visa grant letter. This is usually the time you are an international representative with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).\n\nCost\n\nFree\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   You can stay in Australia while you are working as an international representative\n\n-   Your position must have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation\n\n-   You need a letter of support from the DFAT","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c5",{"title":1195,"content":1196,"_id":1197},"Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream","Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)\n\n## [Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403\u002Fpacific-australia-labour-mobility-stream)\n\nThis visa stream lets you come to Australia to participate in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.\n\nStay\n\nYou can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice. This may be up to 4 years.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD355.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   be a citizen and resident of a [participating PALM scheme country](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.palmscheme.gov.au\u002Fcountries)\n-   be sponsored by a temporary activities sponsor, that is approved by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) as a PALM scheme employer\n\n-   work under the PALM scheme for up to:\n    -   9 months if you are employed under a short-term work contract\n    -   4 years if you are employed under a long-term work contract.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c6",{"title":1199,"content":1200,"_id":1201},"Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)","Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)\n\n## [Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-work-403\u002Fmates\u002Fmobility-arrangement-for-talented-early-professionals-scheme-403)\n\nThis visa stream allows Indian graduates and early career professionals to live and work in Australia for up to 2 years. Applicants must be selected in a ballot to apply.\n\nStay\n\nYou can stay in Australia for up to 2 years.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD375.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593c7",{"_id":1203,"name":1204,"subclass":1205,"slug":1206,"category":989,"type":183,"description":1207,"officialUrl":1208,"sections":1209,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ae","Temporary Activity visa","408","temporary-activity-408","Allows individuals to come to Australia temporarily for specific activities such as entertainment, religious work, research, or sport.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408",[1210,1213,1217,1221,1225,1229,1233,1237,1241,1245,1249],{"title":16,"content":1211,"_id":1212},"Subclass 408\n\n# Temporary Activity visa\n\nThis visa allows you to come to Australia to do specific types of work on a short-term, temporary basis.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n**You must**\n\n-   have the skills to undertake the activity to be carried out in Australia\n-   be supported or sponsored\n-   meet additional requirements of the relevant stream","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593af",{"title":1214,"content":1215,"_id":1216},"Australian Government Endorsed Events","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Australian Government Endorsed Events](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Faustralian-government-endorsed-events)\n\nThis temporary visa lets you come to Australia to participate in events endorsed by the Australian Government.\n\nStay\n\nFor the duration of the event (or up to 4 years depending on your circumstances)\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nFree for participants of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup 2026 event.\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   It is only for participation in certain events that have been endorsed by the Australian Government\n\n-   You can stay in Australia for the duration of the event, or up to 4 years","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b0",{"title":1218,"content":1219,"_id":1220},"Special Program","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Special Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Fspecial-program)\n\nThis visa lets you stay in Australia to take part in an approved special program. Special programs can include youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community programs, school language assistants or \"gap year school volunteering \".\n\nStay\n\nUp to 12 months\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Take part in a special program in Australia to exchange culture, knowledge and social experiences\n\n-   Stay in Australia for usually up to 12 months with members of your family unit\n\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b1",{"title":1222,"content":1223,"_id":1224},"Religious Work","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Religious Work](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Freligious-work)\n\nThis visa lets you do full-time religious work for a religious institution in Australia. You and your family who apply for the visa with you can stay here for up to 2 years.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 2 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Do full-time religious work to serve a religious institution in Australia\n\n-   Stay in Australia for up to 2 years with members of your family unit\n\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b2",{"title":1226,"content":1227,"_id":1228},"Research activities","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Research activities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Fresearch-activities)\n\nThis visa lets you observe or take part in a research project at a research or tertiary institution in Australia. You and your family who apply for the visa with you can stay here for up to 2 years.\n\nStay\n\nThe applicant can be granted a period of stay in Australia of up to two years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Observe or take part in an Australian research project\n\n-   Stay in Australia for up to 2 years with members of your family unit\n\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b3",{"title":1230,"content":1231,"_id":1232},"Invited for other social and cultural activity (Invited Participant)","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Invited for other social and cultural activity (Invited Participant)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Finvited-for-other-social-and-cultural-activity)\n\nThis visa lets you come to Australia if you are invited to participate in a community-based event, including sporting events. You and your family who travel on the visa with you can stay here for up to 3 months.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 3 months\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   You must have been invited to take part in a community-based event in Australia\n\n-   You can stay in Australia for up to 3 months with members of your family unit\n\n-   You can apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b4",{"title":1234,"content":1235,"_id":1236},"Sporting Activities","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Sporting Activities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Fsporting-activities)\n\nThis visa allows you to play, coach, instruct or adjudicate for an Australian team, or do high level sports training with a sporting organisation. You and your family can stay in Australia for up to 2 years.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 2 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Play, coach, instruct or adjudicate  for an Australian team, or do high-level sports training with a sporting organisation\n\n-   Stay for up to 2 years with members of your family unit\n\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b5",{"title":1238,"content":1239,"_id":1240},"Entertainment Activities","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Entertainment Activities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Fentertainment-activities)\n\nThis temporary visa lets you come to Australia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television or live productions as a performer, production or support staff. You can include family members in your visa application.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 2 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Work on film, television or live productions in the entertainment industry\n\n-   Stay in Australia for up to 2 years with members of your family unit\n\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b6",{"title":1242,"content":1243,"_id":1244},"Superyacht Crew","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Superyacht Crew](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Fsuperyacht-crew)\n\nThis visa lets you work in Australia as a crew member of a superyacht. You can stay here for up to 12 months.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 12 months\n\nCost\n\nAUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Be a crew member on a superyacht in Australia\n\n-   Stay in Australia for up to 12 months\n\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b7",{"title":1246,"content":1247,"_id":1248},"Exchange Arrangements","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Exchange Arrangements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Fexchange-arrangements)\n\nThis visa lets you come to Australia as part of a staff exchange with an Australian organisation. You and your family members who travel here on the visa with you can stay for up to 2 years.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 2 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Take part in a staff exchange and work in an Australian organisation\n\n-   Stay in Australia for up to 2 years with members of your family unit\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b8",{"title":1250,"content":1251,"_id":1252},"Domestic work for executives","Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)\n\n## [Domestic work for executives](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-activity-408\u002Fdomestic-work-for-executives)\n\nThis visa lets you come to Australia to do full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives. You and members of your family unit can stay here for up to 2 years.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 2 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD430.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Do full-time domestic work in an Australian household of certain senior foreign executives\n\n-   Stay in Australia for up 2 years with members of your family unit\n\n-   Apply for the visa in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593b9",{"_id":1254,"name":1255,"subclass":1256,"slug":1257,"category":989,"type":183,"description":1258,"officialUrl":1259,"sections":1260,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459389","Skills in Demand visa","482","skills-in-demand-482","Lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker to fill.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-skill-shortage-482",[1261,1264,1266,1270,1274,1277],{"title":16,"content":1262,"_id":1263},"(Subclass 482)\n\n# Skills in Demand\n\nThis temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nYou must:\n\n-   be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor\n-   have the right skills to do the job\n-   meet the relevant English language requirements","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45938a",{"title":848,"content":1045,"_id":1265},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45938b",{"title":1267,"content":1268,"_id":1269},"Core Skills Stream","Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482)\n\n## [Core Skills Stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482\u002Fcore-skills-stream)\n\nThis visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 4 years.\n\nHong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,210.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Your occupation is on the Core Skills Occupation List.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45938c",{"title":1271,"content":1272,"_id":1273},"Specialist Skills stream","Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)\n\n## [Specialist Skills stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482\u002Fspecialist-skills-stream)\n\nThis visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.\n\nStay\n\nUp to 4 years.\n\nHong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,210.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Your occupation is an Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) occupation listed in Major Groups 1,2,4,5 or 6, where the nominated salary for the position meets the [Specialist Skills Income Threshold](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=6039c8fa-61aa-41e3-80af-1f49a10615dc).\n-   View the [ANZSCO](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abs.gov.au\u002Fstatistics\u002Fclassifications\u002Fanzsco-australian-and-new-zealand-standard-classification-occupations\u002F2022).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45938d",{"title":1026,"content":1275,"_id":1276},"Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)\n\n## [Labour agreement stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482\u002Flabour-agreement-stream)\n\nThis visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.\n\nStay\n\nUp to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement.\n\nHong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,210.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   Your employer has to have a labour agreement with the Australian government in effect.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45938e",{"title":1278,"content":1279,"_id":1280},"Subsequent entrant","Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)\n\n## [Subsequent entrant](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482\u002Fsubsequent-entrant)\n\nThis visa is for family members of subclass 457 and subclass 482 visa holders who are applying separately for their SID visa and wish to join the primary subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa holder in Australia.\n\nStay\n\nYou can stay for as long as your visa is valid.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,210.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   You must be a family member of a primary subclass 482 or 457 visa holder.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45938f",{"_id":1282,"name":1283,"subclass":1284,"slug":1285,"category":989,"type":183,"description":1286,"officialUrl":1287,"sections":1288,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ba","Temporary Graduate visa","485","temporary-graduate-485","A temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work in Australia after completing their studies.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485",[1289,1292,1295,1298,1301],{"title":16,"content":1290,"_id":1291},"#### Stay\n\nUp to 18 months.\n\nHong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,600.00\n\nFrom 1 March 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid Temporary Graduate visa application. See [About this visa.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fpost-vocational-education-work#About)\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for your visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   live, study and work in Australia temporarily\n-   bring your family members\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=485-33)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be 35 years of age or under when you apply. \\*Exceptions apply\n-   be in Australia when you apply for this visa\n-   hold an eligible visa\n-   have held a Student visa in the last 6 months\n-   have an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification relevant to an occupation on the [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation on the [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants when you apply\n-   provide evidence you have applied for an Australian Federal Police check when you apply. See [character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter)\n-   provide evidence of the required level of English with your application.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593bb",{"title":52,"content":1293,"_id":1294},"[With this visa, you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Stay longer](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia for 18 months\n-   travel, work or study in Australia during your stay.\n\nYou must find your own employment if we grant this visa.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for 18 months.\n\nHong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay up to 5 years.\n\nYou can travel in and out of Australia while your visa is valid.\n\nThe visa starts on the date we grant your visa.\n\n## Stay longer\n\nWe cannot extend this visa.\n\nYou may be eligible for other skilled work visas. Use our visa finder to find out [options for work](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder\u002Fwork).\n\nCurrent and future Temporary Graduate visa holders from Hong Kong may have a pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include members of your family unit in your application when you apply, if they are in Australia. You can add your children to the application until we decide on your application. You cannot add any other member of the family unit to your application during that period.\n\nIf you want to add your family member to your visa after we have granted it, they can apply as a subsequent entrant. They can apply from in or outside Australia. Family members who apply for this visa must meet our health and character requirements.\n\nFor more details, see [when you have this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fgraduate-work#When).\n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs from AUD4,600.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nSubsequent entrants, including children born offshore, must pay the full Visa Application Charge.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for:\n\n-   health checks\n-   police certificates\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=485-33). The estimator does not take into account the other costs.\n\nThe Temporary Graduate visa is exempt from the .\n\n### Cost for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste Temporary Graduate visa applicants\n\nFrom 1 March 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid Temporary Graduate visa application.\n\nWe will charge eligible applicants the lower visa application cost during the application process in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). We will recognise eligible applicants by the valid passport from the specified countries used in the application when they apply.\n\nFamily members are also eligible for the lower visa cost. We base this on the passport of the primary applicant (or visa holder who satisfies the primary visa criteria).\n\nThe primary applicant must hold a valid passport issued by one of the following countries:\n\n-   Federated States of Micronesia\n-   Fiji\n-   Kiribati\n-   Nauru\n-   Palau\n-   Papua New Guinea\n-   Republic of the Marshall Islands\n-   Samoa\n-   Solomon Islands\n-   Timor-Leste\n-   Tonga\n-   Tuvalu\n-   Vanuatu\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou can be in Australia (but not in immigration clearance) when you apply for this visa. \n\nSubsequent entrants can be in or outside Australia when they apply.\n\nAll applicants can be in or outside Australia at the time of decision.\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for your visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application can take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   we need more information from you\n-   it takes us time to verify your information.\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct Visa Application Charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family must meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws.\n\nLearn more about [conditions for this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=485-33).\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while your visa is valid.\n\nThe time you spend outside Australia does not extend your visa.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593bc",{"title":56,"content":1296,"_id":1297},"## Be this age\n\nYou must be 35 years of age or under when you apply. \n\nYou can be under 50 years of age when you apply if you hold a Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have this visa\n\nYou must be in Australia (but not in immigration clearance) when you apply for this visa.\n\nSubsequent entrants can be in or outside Australia when they apply.\n\nWe will process your visa application if:\n\n-   you are in Australia and hold an eligible Student visa (not one supported by the Minister for Defence or the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade)\n-   you held a Student visa within the past 6 months and now hold a [Bridging Visa A](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010) or [Bridging Visa B](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020) granted based on a valid visa application\n-   you held a Student visa within the past 6 months and now hold a substantive visa.\n\nTo be eligible for this visa you must have completed your course within 6 months of applying.\n\nIf you previously held a subclass 485 or 476 visa as a primary applicant, you cannot be granted this visa as a primary applicant again. If you held one of these visas as a secondary applicant, you may be eligible to apply as a primary applicant.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement\n\nYou must have been awarded at least one associate degree, diploma or trade qualification in the 6 months immediately before the day you apply for your visa and meet the [Temporary Graduate visa study requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fmeeting-the-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485-study-requirement).\n\nYou can use more than one course to meet the 2 academic year component of the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement. Each course you use must be closely related to your nominated occupation.\n\nOn 25 November 2023, online study requirements returned to their pre-COVID state. Online study undertaken during the COVID concession period (1 February 2020 to 25 November 2023) will continue to count towards the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement.\n\nFor more information about eligible study see the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement.\n\nThe Department does not undertake pre-lodgement assessments of the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement or any other visa criteria. Once you make a valid application, a delegate will make an assessment based on the information available to them.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have skills and qualifications that Australia needs\n\nYou will need to:\n\n-   nominate an occupation on the [Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list) (MLTSSL)\n-   hold an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification closely related to that occupation\n-   be assessed by a relevant assessing authority as having skills suitable for your nominated occupation.\n\nYour application must include your nominated occupation. You cannot change your occupation after lodgement. Your qualification must be closely related to that occupation.\n\nYour skills must be assessed by a relevant assessing authority as suitable for the nominated [occupation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fskilled-migration-program\u002Fvisa-options\u002Flegislative-instruments).\n\n**Note:** Assessing authorities may require a higher level of study than what is required for the Post-Vocational Education Work (PVEW) stream. Ensure that your skills and qualifications match the requirements of your nominated occupation, as set by the relevant assessing authority.\n\nYou must provide your valid skills assessment with your application. If you do not have a skills assessment, you must provide evidence that you have applied for one.\n\nSkills assessments are valid for a maximum of 3 years, unless a shorter date is specified on the assessment.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have this passport or this level of English language\n\nTo prove your English level meets the requirements, show us evidence that you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of the following countries:\n\n-   The United Kingdom\n-   The United States of America\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand\n-   The Republic of Ireland.\n\nIn the 12 months immediately before the day you apply for your visa, you must have scored one of the specified results below.\n\nFor tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, note the following changes:\n\n-   OET does not currently provide [overall test results](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002Ftest\u002Ftest-overview\u002Fresults-and-scoring) on test score reports. Contact OET to obtain your overall score and include the required information in your application.\n-   The department accepts IELTS test results that include One Skill Retake (OSR) for a Temporary Graduate visa. Any OSR must be completed prior to lodging your application.\n-   The department accepts MET test results that include Single Section Retake (SSR) for a Temporary Graduate visa. Any SSR must be completed prior to lodging your application.\n\nFor further information, see [English Language visa requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language).\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or after 7 August 2025**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**C1 Advanced**\n\n**[CELPIP General](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.celpip.ca\u002Fcelpip-general\u002F)**\n\n**[IELTS Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-academic-test)**\n\n**[IELTS General Training](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-general-training-test)**\n\n**[LANGUAGECERT Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.languagecert.org\u002Fen\u002Flanguage-exams\u002Fenglish\u002Flanguagecert-academic\u002Facademic)**\n\n**[MET](https:\u002F\u002Fmichiganassessment.org\u002Fmichigan-tests\u002Fmet-new\u002F)**\n\n**[OET\\*](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002F)**\n\n**[PTE Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pearsonpte.com\u002Fpte-academic)**\n\n**[TOEFL iBT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)**\n\nOverall\n\nNot accepted\n\n8\n\n6.5\n\n6.5\n\n67\n\n58\n\n1310\n\n55\n\n81\n\nListening\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n49\n\n53\n\n260\n\n40\n\n12\n\nReading\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n54\n\n51\n\n280\n\n42\n\n12\n\nWriting\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n56\n\n51\n\n260\n\n41\n\n14\n\nSpeaking\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n62\n\n43\n\n310\n\n39\n\n17\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or before 6 August 2025**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**CAE \u002F C1 Advanced**\n\n**IELTS**\n\n**OET**\n\n**PTE Academic**\n\n**TOEFL iBT**\n\nOverall\n\n176\n\n6.5\n\nB\n\n57\n\n83\n\nListening\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n43\n\n7\n\nReading\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n48\n\n8\n\nWriting\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n51\n\n18\n\nSpeaking\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n42\n\n16\n\nHolders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports must have scored one of the following in the 12 months immediately before the day they apply for their visa:\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or after 7 August 2025 – Holders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**C1 Advanced**\n\n**[CELPIP General](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.celpip.ca\u002Fcelpip-general\u002F)**\n\n**[IELTS Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-academic-test)**\n\n**[IELTS General Training](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-general-training-test)**\n\n**[LANGUAGECERT Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.languagecert.org\u002Fen\u002Flanguage-exams\u002Fenglish\u002Flanguagecert-academic\u002Facademic)**\n\n**[MET](https:\u002F\u002Fmichiganassessment.org\u002Fmichigan-tests\u002Fmet-new\u002F)**\n\n**[OET\\*](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002F)**\n\n**[PTE Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pearsonpte.com\u002Fpte-academic)**\n\n**[TOEFL iBT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)**\n\nOverall\n\nNot accepted\n\n7\n\n6\n\n6\n\n61\n\n53\n\n1210\n\n47\n\n67\n\nListening\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n41\n\n49\n\n220\n\n33\n\n8\n\nReading\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n44\n\n47\n\n240\n\n36\n\n8\n\nWriting\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n45\n\n45\n\n200\n\n29\n\n9\n\nSpeaking\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n54\n\n38\n\n270\n\n24\n\n14\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or before 6 August 2025 - Holders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**CAE \u002F C1 Advanced**\n\n**IELTS**\n\n**OET**\n\n**PTE Academic**\n\n**TOEFL iBT**\n\nOverall\n\n169\n\n6\n\nB\n\n50\n\n64\n\nListening\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n4\n\nReading\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n4\n\nWriting\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n14\n\nSpeaking\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n14\n\n* * *\n\n## Have adequate health insurance\n\nYou and your family members must have and maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia. See what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\n### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal healthcare agreements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Frhca-medical-care-visitors-australia).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) and\n-   sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused see [Limitations on applications in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia see [Can you go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you need immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593bd",{"title":60,"content":1299,"_id":1300},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nBegin these steps as soon as possible after your education provider has confirmed you have successfully completed your course.\n\n#### Make sure you have a passport\n\nYou need a valid passport for this visa.\n\nIf you plan to get a new passport, do so before applying for your visa.\n\n#### Check your visa conditions\n\nIf you have a current visa with a 'No further stay' condition 8534 or 8503 on your current visa, you can’t apply for this visa online. Please submit an [ImmiAccount technical support form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fimmiaccount-technical-support-form). \n\nTo see your conditions see [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n#### Organise health exams\n\nYou may need health examinations.\n\nFind out the [examinations you need](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need) and how to arrange them. Arranging examinations before you apply may lead to a faster decision.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner)\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\n#### Arrange a skills assessment\n\nA relevant assessing authority must assess your skills as being suitable for your [nominated occupation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list).\n\nEach authority assesses the skills against their individual professional standards.\n\n#### Contact the relevant authority to find the requirements for your occupation\n\nThe relevant authority for your occupation can be found in the list of [eligible skilled occupations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list).\n\n#### Organise your skills assessment with the relevant authority\n\nYou must provide your valid skills assessment with your application. If you don’t have a skills assessment, you must provide evidence that you have applied for one.\n\nSkills assessments are valid for a maximum of 3 years, unless a shorter date is specified on the assessment.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide proof of your study, qualifications, skills assessment, identity and relationships. You will also need to provide documents for your family members.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\n#### Study documents\n\nThe documents you need for your application are listed under ‘Evidence to attach to your application’ on Meeting the [Temporary Graduate visa study requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fmeeting-the-temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485-study-requirement).\n\n#### English language requirement documents\n\nTo prove your English level meets the requirements, show us evidence that you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of the following countries:\n\n-   The United Kingdom\n-   The United States of America\n-   Canada\n-   New Zealand\n-   The Republic of Ireland.\n\nIn the 12 months immediately before the day you apply for your visa, you must have scored one of the specified results below.\n\nFor tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, note the following changes:\n\n-   OET does not currently provide [overall test results](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002Ftest\u002Ftest-overview\u002Fresults-and-scoring) on test score reports. Contact OET to obtain your overall score and include the required information in your application.\n-   The department accepts IELTS test results that include One Skill Retake (OSR) for a Temporary Graduate visa. Any OSR must be completed prior to lodging your application.\n-   The department accepts MET test results that include Single Section Retake (SSR) for a Temporary Graduate visa. Any SSR must be completed prior to lodging your application.\n\nFor further information, see [English Language visa requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language).\n\n **Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or after 7 August 2025**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**C1 Advanced**\n\n**CELPIP General**\n\n**[IELTS Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-academic-test)**\n\n**[IELTS General Training](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-general-training-test)**\n\n**[LANGUAGECERT Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.languagecert.org\u002Fen\u002Flanguage-exams\u002Fenglish\u002Flanguagecert-academic\u002Facademic)**\n\n**[MET](https:\u002F\u002Fmichiganassessment.org\u002Fmichigan-tests\u002Fmet-new\u002F)**\n\n**[OET\\*](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002F)**\n\n**[PTE Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pearsonpte.com\u002Fpte-academic)**\n\n**[TOEFL iBT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)**\n\nOverall\n\nNot accepted\n\n8\n\n6.5\n\n6.5\n\n67\n\n58\n\n1310\n\n55\n\n81\n\nListening\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n49\n\n53\n\n260\n\n40\n\n12\n\nReading\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n54\n\n51\n\n280\n\n42\n\n12\n\nWriting\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n56\n\n51\n\n260\n\n41\n\n14\n\nSpeaking\n\nNot accepted\n\n6\n\n5.5\n\n5.5\n\n62\n\n43\n\n310\n\n39\n\n17\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or before 6 August 2025**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**CAE \u002F C1 Advanced**\n\n**IELTS**\n\n**OET**\n\n**PTE Academic**\n\n**TOEFL iBT**\n\nOverall\n\n176\n\n6.5\n\nB\n\n57\n\n83\n\nListening\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n43\n\n7\n\nReading\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n48\n\n8\n\nWriting\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n51\n\n18\n\nSpeaking\n\n162\n\n5.5\n\nB\n\n42\n\n16\n\nHolders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports must have scored one of the following in the 12 months immediately before the day they apply for their visa:\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or after 7 August 2025 – Holders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**C1 Advanced**\n\n**[CELPIP General](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.celpip.ca\u002Fcelpip-general\u002F)**\n\n**[IELTS Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-academic-test)**\n\n**[IELTS General Training](https:\u002F\u002Fielts.org\u002Ftake-a-test\u002Ftest-types\u002Fielts-general-training-test)**\n\n**[LANGUAGECERT Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.languagecert.org\u002Fen\u002Flanguage-exams\u002Fenglish\u002Flanguagecert-academic\u002Facademic)**\n\n**[MET](https:\u002F\u002Fmichiganassessment.org\u002Fmichigan-tests\u002Fmet-new\u002F)**\n\n**[OET\\*](https:\u002F\u002Foet.com\u002F)**\n\n**[PTE Academic](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pearsonpte.com\u002Fpte-academic)**\n\n**[TOEFL iBT](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ets.org\u002Ftoefl.html)**\n\nOverall\n\nNot accepted\n\n7\n\n6\n\n6\n\n61\n\n53\n\n1210\n\n47\n\n67\n\nListening\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n41\n\n49\n\n220\n\n33\n\n8\n\nReading\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n44\n\n47\n\n240\n\n36\n\n8\n\nWriting\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n45\n\n45\n\n200\n\n29\n\n9\n\nSpeaking\n\nNot accepted\n\n5\n\n5\n\n5\n\n54\n\n38\n\n270\n\n24\n\n14\n\n**Acceptable minimum scores – Test taken on or before 6 August 2025 - Holders of British National (BNO) or Hong Kong passports**\n\n**Test Sub-skill**\n\n**CAE \u002F C1 Advanced**\n\n**IELTS**\n\n**OET**\n\n**PTE Academic**\n\n**TOEFL iBT**\n\nOverall\n\n169\n\n6\n\nB\n\n50\n\n64\n\nListening\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n4\n\nReading\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n4\n\nWriting\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n14\n\nSpeaking\n\n154\n\n5\n\nB\n\n36\n\n14\n\n#### Skills assessment documents\n\nProvide evidence that the relevant assessment authority has assessed your skills as suitable for your nominated occupation.\n\nAssessing authorities may require a higher level of study than what is required for the Post-Vocational Education Work (PVEW) stream. Ensure that your skills and qualifications match the requirements of your nominated occupation, as set by the relevant assessing authority.\n\nIf you have not received your skills assessment yet, you must provide evidence that you have applied to the relevant assessment authority to have your skills assessed.\n\nYou must attach the completed assessment in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin) .\n\n#### Health insurance documents\n\nYou must prove that you have adequate health insurance in Australia. Provide:\n\n-   a signed letter from your health insurance provider(s)\n-   a Medicare card or proof of your enrolment with Medicare\n-   evidence of health insurance.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nYou and any other applicants aged 16 years or over must provide evidence that you applied for an Australian Federal Police (AFP) check within the 12 month period ending the day before you submit your visa application.\n\nThis means:\n\n-   you must not apply for the AFP check on the same day as your visa application\n-   you must apply for the AFP check no earlier than 12 months before and no later than the day before your visa application date.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates (Immigration\u002FCitizenship – Australia Name Check Only) issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks).\n\nWe do not accept:\n\n-   standard disclosure certificates\n-   national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police, or\n-   certificates from any other organisation.\n\nNote: the AFP National Police Checks system may take up to 24 hours to generate a receipt following submission. The AFP application submission confirmation page can be saved and used as evidence of the date you applied for the AFP check.\n\nYou must complete and provide:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information (331KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf)\n\nIf requested, you may also need to provide:\n\n-   an overseas police certificate from each country you have lived in for a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since turning 16, including your home country\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country\n\nFor more information, see [character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nProvide your 's:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other family members, if applicable.\n\nIf you are married, provide your marriage certificate or other evidence that your marriage is valid in Australia.\n\nIf you are a partner, provide proof of your de facto relationship.\n\n**Additional proof of a de facto relationships**\n\nIn addition to documents proving your relationship, provide evidence that:\n\n-   you have been in your relationship for at least 12 months before you applied for this visa, or\n-   if applicable, provide evidence that your relationship is registered by a participating Australian state or territory.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children\n-   copies of the adoption paper, if applicable. \n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must be:\n\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner.\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you will need to provide evidence they are dependent on you due to disability.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents.\n\nYou must also provide proof the child is dependent on you.\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts\n-   if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\nNote: You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa online.\n\nIf you are having problems lodging your application, see [common issues and error messages](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fcommon-issues-and-error-messages).\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information)\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Create an account or log in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline)\n2.  [Attach documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline#content-index-2)\n3.  Have family applications processed together. Each family member must still have their Visa Application Charge paid and documents attached to their application\n4.  [Pay the Visa Application Charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you pay the charge.\n\nWhen you submit your application you must pay for you and your family members or your application will not be valid. \n\nNote:\n\n-   Choose visa stream carefully - it is not possible to make changes after you apply.\n-   A valid application must be made within the eligibility timeframe. Late applications cannot be accepted.\n-   Applications are received Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) (or Australian Eastern daylight standard time (AEDST) when applicable).\n\nWhen you submit your application you must attach the following information:\n\n-   evidence of successful course completion\n-   evidence of the required level of English\n-   evidence all applicants over the age of 16 years have applied for an Australian Federal Police check. See [character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter)\n-   evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants\n-   evidence you have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation on the [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list).\n\nIf you have a technical problem with your ImmiAccount or online application see [how to resolve error messages when submitting online](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fcommon-issues-and-error-messages). \n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. See what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe cannot give status updates while your application is within standard processing timeframes.\n\nFor any information requests, check [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) .\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia (but not in immigration clearance) when we decide on your visa application.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nFind out the [examinations you need](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need) and how you can arrange them. Arranging examinations before you apply may lead to a faster decision.\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nYou can attach further supporting documents in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nYou should provide any requested information within the specified timeframe. We can make a decision on your application once the timeframe has passed.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, you were granted a bridging visa. If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, your bridging visa will allow you to stay lawfully in Australia while we process your application.\n\nDo not cancel your current visa. If you do, you will be staying in Australia unlawfully.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family\n\nYou may be able to add your dependent child to your application for this visa before we make a decision.\n\nYou will need to:\n\n-   complete [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf) with a clear statement to add the child to your 485 application\n-   attach all supporting documents including the child's passport, birth certificate and documents to prove your relationship and custody.\n\nYour family can also apply to join you in Australia as a after the visa is granted. See [when you have this visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fgraduate-work#When).\n\nNewborn children\n\nIf your child is born after you apply but before we make a decision on your visa, then your child is considered to have made the same visa application as you.\n\nYou must tell us as soon as possible and give us:\n\n-   a copy of the child's birth certificate\n-   a completed [Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances (172KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1022.pdf) \n-   copies of all supporting documents including the child's passport if available.\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf)\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to the your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to the your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee how to tell us if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia (but not in ) when we decide on your visa application.\n\nIf you are a subsequent entrant (family member), you can be in or outside Australia when we decide on your visa application.\n\n#### If your visa application is approved\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   your visa grant date\n-   your visa conditions.\n\nKeep a copy of the email with you when in Australia.\n\n#### If your visa application is refused\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know by email. We will tell you why we refused and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the Visa Application Charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593be",{"title":64,"content":1302,"_id":1303},"[Now you have your visa](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-3)\n\n* * *\n\n## Now you have your visa\n\nNow that you have your Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Post-Vocational Education Work visa, you may want to consider withdrawing any other undecided visa applications you have lodged with us. Failure to withdraw any undecided applications may result in you being granted a different visa.\n\nTo withdraw any other visa application, you must advise us in writing. More information is available at [You want to withdraw an application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fwithdraw-visa-application).\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will given this card onboard.\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\nYou can travel, work or study in Australia during your stay.\n\nYou must find your own employment while on this visa.\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F) or your visa grant letter.\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your relationship status\n-   the birth of a child.\n\nSee how to tell us if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can usually stay in Australia for 18 months.\n\nThe visa starts on the date we grant your visa.\n\nTo see when you must leave, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Staying longer\n\nYou can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa.\n\nYou might be eligible for other skilled work visas. Use our visa finder to find out [options for work](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder\u002Fwork).\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nThis visa is granted with multiple entries. You can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while your visa is valid.\n\nTime spent outside Australia does not extend your visa.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).\n\n### Working\n\nTo see your conditions for work, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nMembers of the family unit can also apply to join you in Australia as a subsequent entrant after we grant your visa. They can be in or outside Australia when they apply (but not in immigration clearance). Family members applying for this visa as subsequent entrants must [apply online in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline). For more information see [step by step](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Ftemporary-graduate-485\u002Fgraduate-work#HowTo).\n\nVisa holders must arrive in Australia by their Initial Entry Date.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply or when you hold your visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Getting your superannuation\n\nYou are likely to have some money in a superannuation fund if you worked in Australia and you are paid AUD450 or more before tax in a month.\n\n-   aged 18 years or older\n-   paid AUD450 or more before tax in a month.\n\nSee how to [access your super](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fleaving-australia).\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593bf",{"_id":1305,"name":1306,"subclass":1307,"slug":1308,"category":989,"type":1309,"description":1310,"officialUrl":1311,"sections":1312,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a2","Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa","489","skilled-regional-489","Provisional","Permits skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia temporarily with a pathway to permanent residence.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-provisional-489",[1313,1316,1320,1324],{"title":16,"content":1314,"_id":1315},"Subclass 489\n\n# Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa\n\n-   For skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia\n-   You can bring your family\n-   If you are granted this visa, you might be able to apply for the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 887)\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nSee the relevant pathway","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a3",{"title":1317,"content":1318,"_id":1319},"Invited pathway","Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)\n\n## [Invited pathway](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-provisional-489\u002Finvited-pathway)\n\nThis is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.\n\nThis visa is closed to new applications.\n\nStay\n\n4 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,770.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a4",{"title":1321,"content":1322,"_id":1323},"Extended stay pathway","Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)\n\n## [Extended stay pathway](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-provisional-489\u002Fextended-stay-pathway)\n\nThis is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.\n\n-   You need to live, work and study in specified regional areas of Australia\n\n-   You must hold a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa\n\nStay\n\n4 years from the date your current skilled visa was granted\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD435.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a5",{"title":1325,"content":1326,"_id":1327},"Subsequent entry pathway","Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)\n\n## [Subsequent entry pathway](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-provisional-489\u002Fsubsequent-entry-pathway)\n\nThis visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) or a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa.\n\n-   You need to live, work and study in specified regional areas of Australia\n\n-   You must be a member of the family unit of someone who holds a 475, 487, 489, 495 or 496\n\nStay\n\nUntil the visa that your family member holds ends.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a6",{"_id":1329,"name":1330,"subclass":1331,"slug":1332,"category":989,"type":1309,"description":1333,"officialUrl":1334,"sections":1335,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a9","Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa","491","skilled-work-regional-491","Allows skilled workers nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member to live and work in designated regional areas for up to five years.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491",[1336,1339,1342,1346],{"title":16,"content":1337,"_id":1338},"Subclass 491\n\n# Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa\n\nA visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n**You must:**\n\n-   be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you\n-   have an occupation on a relevant [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) for the occupation\n-   be invited to apply\n-   satisfy the points test.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593aa",{"title":848,"content":1340,"_id":1341},"We process Skilled visa applications according to Ministerial Direction No. 105 . We are now processing subclass 491 applications lodged from January 2025. [See Skilled visa processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fvisa-processing-priorities\u002Fskilled-visa).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ab",{"title":1343,"content":1344,"_id":1345},"Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Main applicant","Subclass 491\n\n## [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Main applicant](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491\u002Fapplication)\n\nThis is a provisional visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia\n\n-   stay in Australia for 5 years\n-   live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid\n\n-   apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted.\n\nStay\n\n5 Years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ac",{"title":1347,"content":1348,"_id":1349},"Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent entrant","Subclass 491\n\n## [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent entrant](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491\u002Fsubsequent-entrant)\n\nThis visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)\n\n-   be a member of the family unit of a person who holds a subclass 491 visa on the basis of satisfying the primary criteria for the grant of that visa.\n\nStay\n\nUntil the visa that your family member holds ends.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593ad",{"_id":1351,"name":1352,"subclass":1353,"slug":1354,"category":989,"type":1309,"description":1355,"officialUrl":1356,"sections":1357,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459390","Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa","494","skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494","Allows skilled workers sponsored by an employer to live and work in regional Australia with a pathway to permanent residency.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494",[1358,1361,1363,1367,1371],{"title":16,"content":1359,"_id":1360},"Subclass 494\n\n# Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa\n\nThis visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n**You must:**\n\n-   be nominated by an approved work sponsor\n-   have an occupation on a relevant [skilled occupation list](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list)\n-   have a suitable [skills assessment](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment) for the occupation\n-   be under 45 years of age\n-   meet minimum standards of English language proficiency","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459391",{"title":848,"content":1045,"_id":1362},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459392",{"title":1364,"content":1365,"_id":1366},"Employer Sponsored stream","Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)\n\n## [Employer Sponsored stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494\u002Femployer-sponsored-stream)\n\nThis visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker\n\n-   You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia\n\n-   You can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted\n\nStay\n\n5 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459393",{"title":1368,"content":1369,"_id":1370},"Labour Agreement stream","Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)\n\n## [Labour Agreement stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494\u002Flabour-agreement-stream)\n\nThis stream is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a labour agreement. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.\n\n-   Your employer has to have a labour agreement with the Australian government in effect\n\nStay\n\n5 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459394",{"title":1278,"content":1372,"_id":1373},"Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)\n\n## [Subsequent entrant](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494\u002Fsubsequent-entrant)\n\nThis visa is for members of the family unit of a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) holder who are applying separately for their SESR visa and wish to join the primary SESR visa holder in Australia.\n\n-   This is for members of the family unit of SESR visa holders\n\nStay\n\nUp to 5 years\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459395",{"_id":1375,"name":1376,"subclass":1377,"slug":1378,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1379,"officialUrl":1380,"sections":1381,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459374","Global Talent visa","858","global-talent-858","Allows highly skilled and talented individuals in specific target sectors to live and work permanently in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-858",[1382,1385,1388,1391,1394],{"title":16,"content":1383,"_id":1384},"The Global Talent visa is closed to new applications as of 6 December 2024. The National Innovation visa has replaced the Global Talent visa. We will continue to process on-hand Global Talent visa applications in accordance with processing priorities and annual migration planning levels.\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,985.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may need to wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=858)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be invited to apply for this visa and lodge your visa application within 60 days of invitation. For information on Expression of Interest, see [National Innovation visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fvisas-for-innovation\u002Fnational-innovation-visa).\n-   either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance when you apply and when we grant this visa\n-   have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:\n    -   a profession\n    -   a sport\n    -   the arts\n    -   academia and research.\n-   have a nominator with a national reputation in your area of talent who is one of the following:\n    -   an Australian citizen\n    -   an Australian\n    -   an \n    -   an Australian organisation.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you need help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459375",{"title":52,"content":1386,"_id":1387},"[National Innovation visa](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## National Innovation visa\n\nThe National Innovation visa (NIV) (subclass 858) is a permanent visa for exceptionally talented migrants from across the world. These migrants will help create jobs and drive productivity growth in key sectors of the Australian economy.\n\nThe NIV seeks established and emerging leaders with high-calibre talent and skills who can make significant contributions that will benefit Australia’s future prosperity.\n\nThis includes:\n\n-   global researchers\n-   entrepreneurs\n-   innovative investors\n-   athletes and creatives.\n\nWe process NIV visa applications in line with Ministerial Direction 112. This Ministerial Direction contains the processing order for NIV applications, and indicators of exceptional and outstanding talent.\n\nThe Department must invite you before you can apply for this visa. To have us consider you for an invitation you must submit an [Expression of Interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-form).\n\nIf successful, we will email you a unique reference and identifier to use when you apply for a subclass 858 visa.\n\nFor more information on the NIV invitation process, including EOI requirements, see [National Innovation visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fvisas-for-innovation\u002Fnational-innovation-visa).\n\nApplicants can apply for the National Innovation visa (subclass 858) online. To apply, go to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, become an [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may need to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance, when you apply and when this visa is decided. \n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia with this visa, if you are outside Australia.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou may include when you apply. You can also add members of your family to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, you can only include your parents and  of that parent.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our health and character requirements. This is regardless of whether they are accompanying you to Australia.\n\nFor more information on health requirements, see [Meeting our health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFor more information on character requirements, see [Character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nIf you have not included your partner or dependent children in your application, tell us the reason why.\n\n## Cost\n\nFor the cost of the visa for the main applicant, see [Fees and charges for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges\u002Foverview).\n\nThere is an extra charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge.\n\nYou may have to pay an extra fee for any applicant aged 18 years or older who has less than functional English. This charge is called the second instalment. We will tell you when to pay the second instalment.\n\nFind out more about [functional English requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nFor more information on the second instalment charge, see [Fees and charges for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges\u002Foverview).\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, you can use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=858).\n\nThe estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs. This includes health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\n\nFor information on the cost of health checks, refer to [Your health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fyour-health-examinations-appointment).\n\nFor information on the cost of biometrics, refer to [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics).\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to circumstances including:\n\n-   if you have lodged a complete application, including all required supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to requests for additional information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on supporting information\n-   how long it takes to receive extra information from external agencies, in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program\n-   how your application is aligned with the order of consideration set out in Ministerial Direction no. 112 and [processing priorities for skilled visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fskilled-visa-processing-priorities).\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\nWe expect that you will contribute to Australia in your area of expertise.\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nTo see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459376",{"title":56,"content":1389,"_id":1390},"## Have this visa\n\nIf you are outside Australia when you apply, you do not need to hold a specific visa to apply for this visa. However, if you are in Australia when you apply, you must hold one of the following:\n\n-   a\n-   [Bridging visa A – BVA - (subclass 010)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010)\n-   [Bridging visa B – BVB – (subclass 020)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020)\n-   [Bridging visa C – BVC – (subclass 030)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030)\n\nIf you currently hold, or your last substantive visa held was one of the following, you must have held that visa for at least 3 years when you apply:\n\n-   [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491) or\n-   [Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be invited to apply\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if we invite you. See [before you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-talent-visa-858#HowTo).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be nominated on a Form 1000 at time of application\n\nWhen you apply, you must provide a completed [Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000). (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf)\n\nYou must have your internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement attested by a nominator who has a national reputation in the same area as you, and is one of the following:\n\n-   an Australian citizen\n-   an Australian\n-   an\n-   an Australian organisation.\n\nYou must answer all relevant questions on the Form 1000 in accordance with the instructions on the form. Your nominator must sign your form.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement\n\nYou must have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:\n\n-   a profession\n-   a sport\n-   the arts\n-   academia and research.\n\nThis means that you:\n\n-   have superior abilities and achievements to others in your area\n-   are acclaimed as exceptional in any country where your area is practised\n-   have a record of sustained achievement unlikely to diminish in the near future.\n\nYou must also participate in an area that is recognised and accepted in Australia and has international standing.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be still prominent\n\nThis means that you continue to be active in your area by having recent exceptional achievements.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be an asset to the Australian community\n\nYour contribution may be:\n\n-   economic\n-   social\n-   cultural\n-   to raise Australia's academic, artistic or sports standing internationally.\n\nYou must contribute to the nation as a whole.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have the ability to establish yourself in Australia\n\nYou must demonstrate that:\n\n-   you would be able to find work or\n-   become independently established, in your area of expertise in Australia without difficulty.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou can be any age to apply for this visa.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, or are 55 years or older when you apply, you must be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.\n\nThe exceptional benefit to the Australian community should be:\n\n-   ongoing\n-   sustained and\n-   realised shortly after migration.\n\nThe exceptional benefit may include:\n\n-   making exceptional contributions to the Australian economy\n-   creating employment opportunities for a large number of Australian residents\n-   driving research development and innovation in sectors of national importance\n-   enhancing Australia's global standard in an important area.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have functional English\n\nApplicants aged 18 years and older at the time of application, must provide evidence of having at least [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nIf you do not have at least functional English, you must pay a [second instalment of the visa application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-talent-visa-858#About).\n\nIf you would prefer to pay the second instalment instead of showing evidence of functional English, you must tell us via your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members not coming with you to Australia may also need to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members not coming with you to Australia must also meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back any debt to the Australian government\n\nYou or any family members (including those who do not apply for the visa with you) cannot owe the Australian government money. You must pay any outstanding Australian government debt, or have a payment arrangement in place before we can grant you a visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values). You must also confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values).\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we decide your application. This means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIf you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, in some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa. See [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459377",{"title":60,"content":1392,"_id":1393},"Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\n#### Find a Nominator\n\nYour nominator is a person or organisation who is willing and able to attest to your achievements. They must completing a Form 1000 - [Nomination for National Innovation visa (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf).\n\nYou must attach the completed Form 1000 to your visa application when you apply.\n\nFor more information, see **Nominator Documents** under Step 2.\n\n#### Submit an Expression of Interest\n\nTo have us consider you for an invitation to apply for this visa, submit an [Expression of Interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-form).\n\nIf we invite you, your invitation will contain a unique reference and identifier to use when you apply for a visa. You must apply within 60 days of the invitation.\n\nWe will not accept applications lodged without an invitation or outside of the specified timeframe.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you apply. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner) or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to receive documents on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nLearn more about [authorised recipients.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents)\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou must include documents to support the claims you make in your application and show you meet the visa criteria.\n\nDocuments you provide in your visa application must show the achievements claimed in your EOI. These achievements granted your invitation to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nInclude the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso include:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if relevant.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have used or been known as.\n\n### Relationship documents\n\nIf you are or have been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, you must provide proof. This can include:\n\n-   divorce documents\n-   death certificates\n-   separation documents or\n-   statutory declarations.\n\nIf you have not included your partner or dependent children in this application, tell us the reason why. For example, if they already hold Australian citizenship or are a permanent resident.\n\n#### Record of achievement documents\n\nYou must provide evidence that your achievements place you among the best in your area of expertise.\n\nExamples of evidence include, but are not limited to:\n\n-   prestigious awards and prizes from internationally recognised organisations including:\n    -   Nobel Prize\n    -   Breakthrough Prizes\n    -   L’oreal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science\n    -   Turing Award\n    -   ACM Prize in Computing\n-   top of field level sports or arts awards and honours, for example:\n    -   Olympic Gold medal\n    -   Pulitzer Prize\n    -   Booker Prize\n    -   Laureus World Sportsman\n    -   Sportswoman of the year\n-   a national level research grant in Australia or an equivalent from other countries\n-   a research-based PhD from a top global university\n-   recent publications in top ranked journals\n-   a high h-index\n-   recent keynote appearance\u002Fs at a high-profile international conference\n-   past or current connections with Commonwealth, State or Territory based innovation hubs\n-   relevant international patents for cutting edge products\u002Ftechnological advancements\n-   a demonstrated track record of supporting successful innovative ventures\n-   leading internationally reputed companies to their Initial Public Offering\n-   success at major national or international sporting competitions\n-   a sustained record of well-recognised work, and receipt of honours, accolades and major commissioned works in the arts\n-   current earnings or an offer of employment with earnings at or above the [Fair Work High Income Threshold](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fwc.gov.au\u002Fhigh-income-threshold), in your area of achievement\n-   professional designations, such as Academic Level D or E professors or lead research fellows\n-   online business, personal or academic webpages\n-   supporting statements from government, professional, scientific, cultural, sporting or other peak bodies\n-   memberships or key appointments at industry advisory boards or committees\n-   international media coverage of your achievements.\n\nThe evidence you supply to support your record of achievement must also show recent prominence in your area of expertise.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, or 55 years or older when you apply, you must provide evidence you would be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community. Examples of evidence could include:\n\n-   a statement regarding your professional plans upon settling in Australia\n-   an employment offer for a senior leadership position in Australia\n-   service agreements or business contracts with prominent Australian organisations\n-   pitch-deck or business plan to establish a highly innovative organisation that would fill an industry gap, and\u002For create employment opportunities for a large number of Australian residents\n-   grants associated with planned research in Australia\n-   membership or appointment to industry advisory boards or regulatory authorities in Australia\n-   if under 18, evidence of your capacity to support yourself in your area of expertise without parental or family financial support. \n\n#### Nominator documents\n\nYou must attach a completed Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) when you apply.\n\nYou must also provide evidence that your nominator has:\n\n-   a national reputation in the same area as you\n-   (if your nominator is a person) Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency in Australia, or status in Australia\n-   (if your nominator is an Australian organisation) proof that the signatory of Form 1000 is authorised to represent the organisation.\n\nWe will not process your visa application if you do not attach a completed Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) when you apply.\n\nView the [Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf).\n\n#### Ability to establish yourself in Australia\n\nYou must prove you can work or support yourself in your area of achievement. \n\nYou should give us:\n\n-   a statement detailing your knowledge of opportunities in Australia in your area of achievement\n-   information provided by your nominator\n-   letters from organisations or other relevant bodies in Australia that show future employment or possible business opportunities\n-   qualifications or experience you have gained during previous residence in Australia\n-   your employment or business background\n\nYou cannot include income from work outside your field.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nYou and any family members above 16 years of age who apply for the visa with you must meet our character requirement.\n\nEvidence of character we require include:\n\n-   an Australian police certificate if you have spent 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16. We only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police\n-   an overseas police certificate from every [country](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations), including your home country, where you spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers, if you served in the armed forces of any country.\n\nSome countries require a letter from the Department to issue police certificates. The Department will provide these letters after you have made an application.\n\nYou may be required to complete and provide the following forms:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information (331KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf).\n\nIf there are delays getting your character documents, upload evidence showing your attempts to get them to your ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Functional English documents\n\nGive proof you have at least [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language).\n\nApplicants aged 18 years and older at the time of application must provide evidence of functional English. If you do not have at least functional English you must pay a [second instalment of the visa application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fdistinguished-talent-858?bk=aboutVisa-index-3#About).\n\nYou must provide a statement showing your intention to pay the second visa application charge for each person with less than functional English.\n\nWe will tell you when to make this payment.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nWe need to see evidence of your 's identity and relationship with you. \n\nTo show this, provide:\n\n-   identity documents and photos\n-   character documents\n-   marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable.\n\nFor relationships, include either:\n\n-   evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian State or Territory\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months before you apply.\n\nFor both married and de facto applicants you must give evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, include:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of any dependent children\n-   copies of adoption papers, if applicable. \n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   [statutory declaration](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FPublications\u002FStatutory-declarations\u002FPages\u002Fdefault.aspx) giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.\n\nOr, you can show us either:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document showing the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration. Such evidence could be a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.\n\n**Note:** If your child is likely to turn 18 while your application is processing, you must give evidence they are dependent on you. See the section 'Dependants over 18 documents' below for more information. A child who turns 18 while your application is processing and who is not dependent on you cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must have turned either:\n\n-   18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner\n-   23 years of age, and unable to earn a living to support themselves because of physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner.\n\nTo show this provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents.\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is processing, you must show evidence they are dependent on you because of disability.\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou must show that the child is dependent on you by providing:\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also include a report from a qualified medical practitioner. This must state they are dependent on you or your partner because of the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf).\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could include:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are studying\n-   proof of payments made by you to them or on their behalf.\n\n**Note:** A child who turns 23 while your application is processing and who does not meet these requirements cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n**Note:** You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photographs must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide a digital photograph of each person you include when you apply.\n\nPhotographs should have:\n\n-   head and shoulders only\n-   a white background.\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou can apply for this visa online.\n\n#### Give accurate information\n\nGive accurate information in your application. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information)\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Create an account or sign in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n2.  Pay the [application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you have paid the charge.\n3.  [Attach supporting documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) to your application.\n4.  Submit your application.\n5.  Note the transaction reference number (TRN).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will tell you when we receive your application.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.\n\nIf you did not complete health examinations before you apply, wait for a request from the Department before you complete health examinations.\n\nLearn more about [health requirements.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe will let you know if you need to give .\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not send us all documents when you applied, attach them in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nWe might also ask you to submit more information. We are not obliged to do so and may decide your application without requesting more documents.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on applications. You should wait for us to contact you.\n\nCheck if we have asked for more information in your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nYou don't have to tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. To be granted this visa, you must either be in Australia or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we make a decision.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return. To see if you can return on your visa, check [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you apply for the visa while in Australia, make sure you stay lawful. You must hold a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, we may have granted you a Bridging visa. If your visa expires before we decide your application, that bridging visa will come into effect. You can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not ask us to cancel your current visa. If we cancel your visa, you:\n\n-   will be in Australia as an unlawful non-citizen and\n-   may not be eligible for a Bridging visa A.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add to your application after you apply, but before we decide on your visa.\n\nVisit ImmiAccount and attach a completed [Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\nIf you are under 18 years of age, you can only include members of the family unit when you apply. Your members of the family can include:\n\n-   a parent\n-   a member of the family unit of that parent.\n\n#### Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nVisit ImmiAccount and attach a completed [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answer(s) (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information, see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nTell us if things change after you lodge your application but before we have made a decision.\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee what to do when your [situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we decide your visa application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459378",{"title":64,"content":1395,"_id":1396},"[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid:\n\n-   visa to enter Australia\n-   passport or other travel document.\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will get the card on board your flight.\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if you are eligible\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   [travel to and from Australia for 5 years](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel)\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period). \n\nYour visa will come with conditions attached to it. To see your conditions use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia permanently.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia.\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nTo see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nFind more information about being a [Permanent Resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverview).\n\n### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them you:\n\n-   have a National Innovation visa (subclass 858)\n-   do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. The subclass 444 visa is not a permanent visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might reduce your eligibility for Australian citizenship.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and to show your visa conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Working\n\nWe expect that you will use this visa to contribute to Australia in your field of expertise.\n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day you entered Australia on this visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nCheck the travel validity of your National Innovation (subclass 858) visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nSee [what you can and must do if your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### To prove you have been to Australia\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) .","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459379",{"_id":1398,"name":1399,"subclass":1400,"slug":1401,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1402,"officialUrl":1403,"sections":1404,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a7","Skilled Regional visa","887","skilled-regional-887","Grants permanent residency to skilled workers who have lived and worked in regional Australia for the required period.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-887",[1405],{"title":1406,"content":1407,"_id":1408},"Designated regional area postcodes","The regional definition is comprised of 3 categories and offers regional incentives for skilled migrants who migrate to locations classified as Category 2 'Cities and Major Regional Centres' or Category 3 'Regional Centres and Other Regional Areas'\n\n-   Category 2 – 'Cities and Major Regional Centres' of Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Newcastle\u002FLake Macquarie, Wollongong\u002FIllawarra, Geelong and Hobart\n-   Category 3 – 'Regional Centres and Other Regional Areas (Include Designated regional area postcodes as per below table)\n\nState or Territory\n\nCategory\n\nPostcodes\n\nNew South Wales\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\n2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\n2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898\n\nVictoria\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\n3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\n3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996\n\nQueensland\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\n**4019 to 4022****\\***, **4025****\\***, **4037****\\***, **4074****\\***, **4076 to 4078****\\***, 4207 to 4275, **4300 to 4301****\\***, **4303 to 4305****\\***, **4500 to 4506****\\***, **4508 to 4512****\\***, **4514 to 4516****\\***, 4517 to 4519, **4521****\\***, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\n4124, 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895\n\nWestern Australia\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\n6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\nAll postcodes in Western Australia not mentioned in 'Cities and major regional centres' category above\n\nSouth Australia\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\n5000 to 5171, 5173 to 5174, 5231 to 5235, 5240 to 5252, 5351 and 5950 to 5960\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\nAll postcodes in South Australia not mentioned in 'Cities and major regional centres' category above\n\nTasmania\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\n7000, 7004 to 7026, 7030 to 7109, 7140 to 7151 and 7170 to 7177\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\nAll postcodes in Tasmania not mentioned in 'Cities and major regional centres' category above\n\nAustralian Capital Territory\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\nAll postcodes in the Australian Capital Territory\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\n None\n\nNorthern Territory\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\nNone\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\nAll postcodes in the Northern Territory\n\nNorfolk Island\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\nNone\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\nAll postcodes in Norfolk Island\n\nOther Territories\n\nCities and major regional centres\n\nNone\n\nRegional centres and other regional areas\n\nAll postcodes in a Territory other than the Australian Capital Territory, the Northern Territory or Norfolk Island\n\n\\*Postcodes not applicable to visas granted before 5 March 2022.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4593a8",{"_id":1410,"name":1411,"subclass":1412,"slug":1413,"category":989,"type":11,"description":1414,"officialUrl":1415,"sections":1416,"__v":39},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459362","Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa","888","business-innovation-and-investment-888","Allows business owners and investors to live permanently in Australia after meeting certain business or investment requirements.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-innovation-and-investment-888",[1417,1420,1424,1428,1432,1436],{"title":16,"content":1418,"_id":1419},"Subclass 888\n\n# Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa\n\nFor entrepreneurs, investors and business owners to continue their activity in Australia.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\n-   hold a relevant stream of the subclass 188 visa or in relation to applications for a subclass 888 visa in the Business Innovation stream, hold a relevant stream of the subclass 188 visa, or a subclass 444 (Special Category) visa, or a subclass 457 (Business (Long Stay)) visa granted in certain circumstances.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459363",{"title":1421,"content":1422,"_id":1423},"Business Innovation stream","Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)\n\n## [Business Innovation stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-innovation-and-investment-888\u002Fbusiness-innovation-stream)\n\nThis visa lets holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Business Innovation stream or the Business Innovation Extension stream, or holders of a subclass 444 (Special Category) visa, or certain holders of a subclass 457 (Business (Long Stay) visa, stay permanently in Australia.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,500.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   you must apply online\n-   you must hold a subclass 188 in the business innovation stream,subclass 444 visa or certain holders of subclass 457 visa\n-   you must be able to show ongoing business involvement","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459364",{"title":1425,"content":1426,"_id":1427},"Investor stream","Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)\n\n## [Investor stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-innovation-and-investment-888\u002Finvestor-stream)\n\nThis visa lets you continue your investment activities in Australia permanently.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,500.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   you must apply online \n\n-   you must hold a subclass 188 in the investor stream \n\n-   you must have held a designated investment of AUD1.5 million for 4 years","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459365",{"title":1429,"content":1430,"_id":1431},"Significant Investor stream","Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)\n\n## [Significant Investor stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-innovation-and-investment-888\u002Fsignificant-investor-stream)\n\nThis visa lets you continue your investment activities in Australia permanently.\n\nStay\n\nThis is a permanent visa.\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,500.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-    you must apply online\n\n-   you must hold a subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor stream or Significant Investor Extension stream\n-   you must have held a complying investment of AUD 5 million for 4 years","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459366",{"title":1433,"content":1434,"_id":1435},"Premium investor stream","Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)\n\n## [Premium investor stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-innovation-and-investment-888\u002Fpremium-investor)\n\nThis visa lets you continue your investment activities in Australia permanently.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,500.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-   you must apply online\n-   you must have held a subclass 188 visa in the Premium Investor stream for 12 months\n-   you must have held a complying investment of AUD15 million for the duration of your subclass 188 visa","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459367",{"title":1437,"content":1438,"_id":1439},"Entrepreneur stream","Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)\n\n## [Entrepreneur stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-innovation-and-investment-888\u002Fentrepreneur-stream)\n\nThis visa lets holders and, in some cases, people who have held a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Entrepreneur stream, stay permanently.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD3,500.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n-    you must have held a subclass 188 visa in the Entrepreneur stream for 4 years\n\n-   have lived in Australia for at least 2 years while on the above visa\n\n-   you must demonstrate a successful record of entrepreneurial activity in Australia while you held your subclass 188 visa","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459368",1776407293435]