Topic
Family members FAQs
Australian immigration FAQs about family members, with official sources and review notes.
Questions
15 FAQs tagged with this topic.
Can family members be included in a bridging visa application?
Sometimes. Family members may be able to combine their bridging visa applications, but each person usually still needs to meet the criteria for the bridging visa.
Can family members be included in a Carer visa application?
Some family members can be included, but they generally need to be part of a combined application and meet the family member rules.
Can family members be included in a subclass 186 visa application?
Usually yes, eligible family members can be included in a subclass 186 application, but they need to meet the family-member and visa criteria that apply to them.
Can family members be included in a subclass 187 visa application?
Usually yes, eligible family members can be included in a subclass 187 application, but they need to meet the family-member rules and usually cannot be granted before the primary applicant.
Can family members be included in subclass 189 and 190 applications?
Usually yes, family members can be included if they meet the family-member and visa criteria, but they generally cannot be granted before the primary skilled applicant.
Can I add family members to a Carer visa application after lodging?
Sometimes. A newborn child may be treated as having applied with the parent, and some family members may be added before the application is decided if the rules are met.
Do I need to declare family members in a Student visa application?
Yes. You should include your existing family members in your first Student visa application.
Do school-age children need education arrangements for a Student visa?
Yes. School-age children generally need suitable school arrangements, and school costs may need to be included when showing enough money for the visa.
What child-parent relationship is needed for a subclass 101 Child visa?
The applicant must be the dependent child of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen.
What funds must a Student visa family member show?
A family member applying later generally needs to show real access to enough money for themselves and any family members included in the application.
What is a subclass 114 Aged Dependent Relative visa?
Subclass 114 is a permanent family visa for an aged dependent relative outside Australia who is sponsored by an eligible Australian relative.
What is a subclass 115 Remaining Relative visa?
Subclass 115 is a permanent family visa for a person who is the remaining relative of an eligible Australian relative.
What is the balance of family test for Parent visas?
The balance of family test looks at where your children live and how many are eligible children in Australia.
What work and study limits apply to Student visa family members?
Family members on a Student visa may have work limits. Adult family members are generally limited to no more than three months of study or training in Australia.
Which relatives can apply for a Carer visa?
You must be a qualifying relative of the Australian person. This can include close family and some extended family relationships.