Get Clear Answers to Your Family Visa Application Questions

A: The Subclass 114 (Aged Dependent Relative Visa – Offshore) is a permanent visa for aged relatives who are dependent on an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows the dependent relative to live in Australia permanently. 

.A: The Subclass 838 (Aged Dependent Relative Visa – Onshore) is similar to Subclass 114 but is designed for aged relatives who are already in Australia. It allows them to stay permanently in Australia as a dependent relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. 

A: The Subclass 115 (Remaining Relative Visa – Offshore) allows individuals who are the last remaining family members outside Australia of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to reunite with their family in Australia. 

A: The Subclass 835 (Remaining Relative Visa – Onshore) is similar to Subclass 115 but is for individuals who are already in Australia. It allows the last remaining family members of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay permanently in Australia. 

A: The Subclass 116 (Carer Visa – Offshore) is for individuals outside Australia who are required to come to Australia to care for a relative who has a medical condition and needs the care provided by the applicant.

A: The Subclass 836 (Carer Visa – Onshore) is for individuals who are already in Australia and are needed to care for a relative with a medical condition. It allows the applicant to stay in Australia while providing the required care to the relative. 

A: The eligibility for each of these visas generally includes: 

• Sponsorship by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. 

• Relationship to the applicant (e.g., dependent relative, last remaining family member, or carer). 

• Health and character requirements. 

• For certain visas, applicants must prove their dependency or necessity to provide care to the relative in Australia. 

A: No, a job offer is generally not required for these family-based visas. Eligibility is determined by the relationship with the sponsor and, in the case of the Carer Visa, the need to provide care for a relative. 

A: Processing times for these family visas vary. Generally, the processing time ranges from 18 months to 30 months, depending on the visa subclass, the complexity of the case, and the application volume. 

A: Yes, in most cases, dependent children or other dependent family members can be included in the application. However, each visa subclass has specific rules regarding family members who can be included. 

A: Yes, all applicants must meet health and character requirements, which includes undergoing a medical examination and providing police clearance certificates from countries where the applicant has lived for more than 12 months in the last 10 years. Accordion Content

A: Family visas like Subclass 114, Subclass 838, Subclass 115, Subclass 835, Subclass 116, and Subclass 836 are not points-based. Eligibility is determined by the relationship to the sponsor, meeting health and character requirements, and, in some cases, proving the need for the applicant’s presence in Australia (as in the case of the Carer Visa). Accordion Content

A: After submitting your application, the Department of Home Affairs will review it. You may be asked for additional documents or information. Once your application is processed and approved, you will be granted the visa, allowing you to live permanently in Australia with your sponsor.Accordion Content