Australia Family Reunion Visa
residents can sponsor their close relatives to live, study, or settle with them in Australia.
Australia Family Reunion Visa
Reuniting Families with Expert Guidance
Australia is one of the world’s most welcoming destinations for families. Through the Family Reunion Visa stream, Australian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their close relatives to live, study, or settle with them in Australia.
However, the visa categories are complex, documentation requirements are strict, and processing can be lengthy. The Australian Department of Home Affairs applies extra scrutiny to ensure the genuineness of applications, especially from regions where fraudulent cases are common.
That’s where SWICS Pvt. Ltd., with 22+ years of proven expertise, steps in. Under the professional guidance of Er. JP Singh (Certified Education Agent Counsellor) and the legal acumen of Advocate Trimaandeep Singh, we provide end-to-end visa solutions, ensuring families are reunited without unnecessary delays or refusals.
Categories of Australia Family Reunion Visa
Australia’s family reunion program falls under several subclasses depending on the type of relationship:
- Subclass 309 (Provisional) and Subclass 100 (Migrant) for offshore      applications.
- Subclass 820 (Temporary) and Subclass 801 (Permanent) for onshore    applications.
- Allows spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens/PRs to live in    Australia.
- Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143 & 173) – Faster processing but higher fees.
- Parent Visa (Subclass 103) – Lower cost but long waiting periods (up to 10+ years).
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870) – Allows temporary stay up to 5 years at a time.
- Subclass 101 (Offshore) and Subclass 802 (Onshore) for dependent children of Australian citizens or PRs.
- Subclass 117 (Orphan Relative) for orphaned children under 18 years.
- Subclass 445 (Dependent Child Visa) for children of parents holding temporary partner visas.
- Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115/835) – For applicants who have no close family outside Australia.
- Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114/838) – For aged, single relatives financially dependent on an Australian sponsor.
- Carer Visa (Subclass 116/836) – For relatives who need to care for an Australian family member with a long-term medical condition.
Eligibility Criteria
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For the Sponsor (in Australia):
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- Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New       Zealand citizen.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must demonstrate financial capacity to support the family member.
- In some cases (e.g., parents), must meet the Balance of Family Test    (at least half of children must be living in Australia).
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For the Applicant (Family Member Abroad):
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- Must provide genuine relationship proofs (marriage                   certificate, birth certificate, etc.).
- Must pass health and character checks.
- Must have valid travel documents and comply with immigration law.
- Must not have prior visa cancellations or immigration bans.
Requirements
- Proof of Relationship (marriage certificates, birth records, photographs, communication history).
- Identity Documents (passport, national ID, civil status records).
- Health Insurance & Medical Tests (required for all applicants).
- Police Clearance Certificate (to prove good character).
- Financial Documents of Sponsor (employment proof, tax records, bank statements).
Processing Times
Processing varies by subclass and demand:
- Partner Visa – 12 to 24 months
- Parent Visa (Subclass 103) – 10+ years waiting period
- Contributory Parent Visa – 2 to 4 years
- Child Visa – 12 to 18 months
- Other Family Visas – 2 to 5 years depending on category
Why Choose SWICS Pvt. Ltd.
for Australia Family Reunion Visa?
- 22+ years of immigration expertise in handling complex family reunion cases.
- Er. JP Singh provides accurate eligibility checks and transparent guidance, ensuring your application is prepared with realistic timelines.
- Advocate Trimaandeep Singh ensures legally compliant applications, appeal handling, and representation in case of refusals.
- Specialized support for North Indian applicants, where Australian embassies apply strict scrutiny.
- End-to-end solutions: From eligibility assessment, affidavit preparation, relationship proofs, appeal cases, to post-visa settlement support.
FAQ
Australia Family Reunion Visa
It is a group of visa subclasses allowing Australian citizens and PRs to sponsor close family members to join them in Australia.
Spouse/partner, dependent children, parents, orphan relatives, remaining relatives, aged dependents, and carers.
At least half of your children must be living permanently in Australia, or more children must live in Australia than any other country.
The contributory visa (Subclass 143) takes around 2–4 years, while the regular parent visa (Subclass 103) can take 10+ years.
Yes, the Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent Visa allows a stay of up to 5 years, renewable up to 10 years.
Marriage certificate/de facto relationship proof, joint financial documents, communication records, photos, and affidavits from family/friends.
Yes, all applicants must undergo medical examinations and provide police clearance certificates.
Yes, but eligibility, financial requirements, and visa quotas may apply.
Not directly, but if they are orphaned, under 18, and without parents, they may qualify under the Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117/837).
No, visa fees are generally non-refundable, which is why SWICS ensures error-free filing.
Due to past misuse of relationship visas, embassies apply extra checks on authenticity. SWICS helps present strong relationship proofs to avoid refusal.
With Advocate Trimaandeep Singh’s legal expertise, we assist in appeals, Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) reviews, or re-filing.
Yes, partner visas usually lead to permanent residency after fulfilling temporary visa conditions.
They can stay up to 5 years continuously, renewable up to 10 years total.
Because we combine immigration expertise (Er. JP Singh) and legal assurance (Advocate Trimaandeep Singh) to prepare applications that withstand embassy scrutiny and reduce the risk of refusals.
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The Australia Family Reunion Visa is a dream pathway for families, but the rules are detailed, documentation is complex, and processing times can be very long. Mistakes often result in unnecessary refusals or years of waiting.
At SWICS Pvt. Ltd., we take pride in handling each case with personalized strategy, professional documentation, and legal accuracy, ensuring families are reunited in Australia with minimum stress.
