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Carer Offshore Visa
Allows individuals to come to Australia and provide full-time care for a relative with a medical condition, offering permanent residency and access to Medicare and benefits.
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Carer Offshore visa – Subclass 116
Permanent residency for carers
The Carer visa – Subclass 116 allows individuals to come to Australia and provide full-time care for a relative with a medical condition who requires assistance with daily tasks. This visa is specifically designed for those who are the primary carers for their relative in Australia, whether due to a disability, illness, or other health-related conditions.
Live, work, and study in Australia
Once granted, this visa allows you to live, work, and study in Australia permanently while providing necessary care for your relative. The visa also gives you access to Medicare, Australia’s healthcare system, and potentially a pathway to Australian citizenship when eligible.
Support your family while living in Australia
This visa offers the opportunity to care for your family member in Australia and take on the responsibility of caregiving. Whether your relative is a parent, sibling, or another close family member, the Carer visa ensures they receive the care and support they need while you settle in Australia.
Carer Offshore Visa – Subclass 116
The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who needs care due to a medical condition. The sponsor must have full legal responsibility for the person needing care.
The applicant must be offshore Australia when applying for the Carer visa.
The applicant must be outside Australia at the time the visa is granted.
The applicant must be a relative (such as a sibling, parent, or child) of the sponsor and must provide full-time care to the relative in Australia who has a medical condition requiring assistance.
The applicant must meet Australia’s health and character requirements. This usually involves medical assessments and police clearances. The applicant must not have any medical conditions that could be a cost to the Australian healthcare system or affect the sponsor’s eligibility for the visa.
The applicant must provide evidence of their dependency on the sponsor, including demonstrating the need for care and financial reliance on the sponsor. Additionally, you or a family member living with you must be assessed by Bupa Medical Visa Services as having a long-term or permanent medical condition that requires assistance with practical aspects of daily life for at least two years.
The sponsor must demonstrate their ability to provide financial support to the applicant during their stay in Australia. The sponsor may also need to meet the Assurance of Support (AoS) requirement to ensure they can support the applicant without needing public assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re on a Bridging Visa and looking to transition to the Carer Visa Subclass 116, it’s crucial to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements. You may need to apply for a Bridging Visa E or other bridging visa types depending on your situation. Our team can guide you through the process to make sure your visa conditions are managed correctly while your application is in progress.
To demonstrate your dependency on the person you’re caring for, you’ll need to provide documentation such as financial statements, living arrangements, and proof of your caregiving role. This might include medical records or support letters from health professionals. We can help you gather and present this evidence effectively to strengthen your application.
Yes, you can apply for the Carer Visa Subclass 116 while on a student visa. However, you’ll need to ensure your student visa conditions allow you to transition smoothly without breaching any restrictions. If you’re working or studying part-time, it’s important to plan your transition carefully. Our consultants can assist in managing these changes to help you avoid any disruptions
Financial dependency is a key factor when applying for the Carer Visa. If you rely on your family member for financial support, you will need to submit clear evidence such as bank statements, affidavits, or financial support declarations. We’ll assist in gathering and structuring the financial documentation to demonstrate your support needs and meet visa requirements.
If you’re on a Bridging Visa or another temporary visa while awaiting your Carer Visa Subclass 116, travelling outside of Australia could affect your application, especially if you need a Bridging Visa B (BVB) for re-entry. We can provide you with advice on how to plan your travel and make sure it aligns with your visa conditions to avoid complications.
The Carer Visa Subclass 116 can be an important step towards permanent residency (PR) in Australia. Once granted, it provides a pathway to permanent residency, but it’s essential to plan your PR strategy carefully. Our experts can work with you to align your Carer Visa application with your PR goals, ensuring that you meet the necessary requirements for future PR applications like the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) or other family-based pathways.
If your graduation is delayed and you’re looking to extend your stay, you can apply for a Bridging Visa or explore other visa options. You may also need to provide evidence of the reason for the delay, such as completion letters from your institution. We can help you evaluate the best approach to ensure your stay is legally extended while your Carer Visa application is processed.
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