Family
Family visas for Australia
Partner, parent and child visas to reunite families in Australia, including onshore and offshore options.
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Permanent residence
Partner visa 820
Spouses and de facto partners of Australians; fiancés use the subclass 300 first
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Permanent residence
Parent visa 143
Parents of settled Australians (at least half of the parent's children in Australia)
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Temporary stay
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) 870
Parents of settled Australians who want to spend years at a time in Australia
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Permanent residence
Child visa 101
Dependent children of settled Australians, or of provisional partner-visa holders (445)
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Temporary stay
Prospective Marriage visa (Subclass 300)
People engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen, planning to marry in Australia
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Temporary stay
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (Subclass 461)
Non-NZ partners, spouses and dependent family of a New Zealand citizen living in Australia
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Family visas compared: cost, processing time and outcome
| Visa | Leads to | Base fee | 75% processed in |
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| Child visa (Subclasses 101, 802 & 445) | Permanent residence | A$4,040 | 30 months |
| Parent visa (Contributory & non-contributory) 143 | Permanent residence | A$4,040 | — |
| Prospective Marriage visa (Subclass 300) | Temporary stay | A$11,710 | 20 months |
| New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (Subclass 461) | Temporary stay | A$1,330 | 5 months |
| Partner visa (Subclasses 820/801 & 309/100) | Permanent residence | A$11,710 | 26 months |
| Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870) | Temporary stay | A$1,515 | 8 months (Visa Application) |
Fees: Home Affairs current visa pricing, checked 29 October 2026. Processing times: Home Affairs global visa processing times as at 29 September 2026. Main applicant only; see each visa for streams and family members. General information, not migration advice.
Frequently asked questions
Which family visas lead to permanent residence?
Permanent visas in this group: subclass 101, subclass 143, subclass 820. The others are temporary, although some can lead to a permanent visa later if you meet its requirements.
How much do family visas cost?
Base application charges in this group range from A$1,330 to A$11,710 for the main applicant, according to the Home Affairs pricing table checked 29 October 2026. Family members, health checks and other costs are extra.
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