Family Visa
To avoid delays in your family visa application, follow these tips and provide the necessary information for a smooth decision-making process. Ensure you check the specific application details and eligibility criteria for each visa type.
Family visas include Partner, Sponsored Parent (Temporary), Parent, Child, and Other Family visas. You can find all available family and partner visas on the visa list.
For guidance on selecting the appropriate family visa, explore the options for joining family in Australia.
Your application will be processed more quickly if you submit accurate information and all required documents, including a clear copy of the personal details page of your passport.
How to apply
You can submit Partner and Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa applications online via ImmiAccount. Regularly check your ImmiAccount for any requests for additional information needed to process your application.
Parent, Child, and Other Family visa applications must be submitted using the appropriate paper form. Ensure you pay the application fee and include the receipt number on your application form before mailing it. Check your email or consult your authorized representative frequently to respond promptly to any requests for further information from the Department.
Keep your contact details updated to ensure you receive all correspondence and updates related to your family visa application.
Update any changes to your contact details or personal circumstances as soon as possible to avoid delays.
For online applications, you can update your contact details through ImmiAccount.
For paper applications, use Form 929 to update your contact details.
Complete your biometrics as soon as possible to avoid delays in processing your visa application.
If you are requested to provide biometric data, do so promptly to prevent delays in your visa application.
You may need to travel to a designated biometric collection center. Once you receive a request, begin arranging to have your biometric data collected as soon as possible.
For details on organizing biometric collection, visit the Biometrics section on our requirements page.
Family visa processing time
You can estimate the processing time for your Partner, Child, or Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa application using our visa processing times guide.
For additional details on processing times and parent visa queue release dates, read more about processing times and queue release dates.
For information on other family visa queue release dates and processing times, visit the relevant sections on our website.
Help with your visa application
If you need assistance with your visa application, you can:
- Use a registered migration agent, practicing lawyer, or another authorized provider of immigration assistance.
- Utilize online visa assist services available in some countries through the Australian Government’s service delivery partners, VFS Global and TLScontact.
For answers to frequently asked questions, to make an inquiry, or to submit documents, you can contact:
- The Parent Visa Centre
- The Other Family Visa Centre
- The Child and Orphan Relative Centre
For common questions about Partner visas, refer to the Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).