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Visitor Visa (Sponsored Family)
Reunite with loved ones in Australia with the Sponsored Family Stream, allowing short-term visits for family members sponsored by Australian citizens or residents.
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Visitor Visa 600 (Sponsored Family)
Stay for Up to 12 Months
This visa typically allows for stays of up to 12 months, depending on the circumstances of the sponsor and the applicant. The duration is decided on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Home Affairs.
Sponsor Requirements
To sponsor a family member, you must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, and providing proof of your relationship with the applicant.
Reunite with Family in Australia
The Sponsored Family Stream allows Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their family members (such as parents, children, or siblings) for a visit to Australia. This visa is ideal for short-term family reunification.
Visit for Family Events or Special Occasions
Whether for family celebrations, reunions, or to provide support during important life events, this visa provides a pathway for families to come together and enjoy their time in Australia.
Visitor Visa 600 (Sponsored Family)
ANY
Outside of Australia
You are visiting Australia to see an Australian citizen or permanent resident who is a close family member (spouse or defacto partner, parent or child, brother or sister, grandparent or grandchild, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew) or for a non-business, non-medical reason.
You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.
Officials will check if you followed visa rules in the past and your travel history.
Need to meet the health requirement (if required).
You must be sponsored by a settled Australian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 18 years old. They must be:
- a relative of yours,
- or a relative of someone in your family unit,
- or a government official like a member of parliament or mayor,
- or a government agency.
Outside of Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sponsored Family Stream typically allows sponsorship for immediate family members, such as spouses, children, parents, or siblings. Extended family members like cousins, aunts, or uncles may not be eligible for sponsorship under this visa stream. If you want to bring extended family, we recommend consulting a migration agent to explore other visa options.
The length of stay on the Sponsored Family Visa typically ranges from 3 to 12 months, depending on your individual circumstances. The decision on how long the visa will be granted is made by the Department of Home Affairs based on factors such as your relationship with the sponsor and your financial situation.
Yes, the Sponsored Family Visa allows multiple entries within its validity period, so your family member can leave and return to Australia without needing to reapply each time. However, the visa will expire once the granted period ends.
Yes. The sponsor may need to show that they can provide adequate financial support for the applicant’s stay in Australia. This could include showing proof of sufficient income, accommodation, or savings. The sponsor may also need to demonstrate that they can cover living costs for the duration of the visit.
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