Partner and family visas for Australia
Visas for partners, fiancés, children, parents and other relatives of people in Australia.
Last reviewed on 6 October 2026 by MigrateMark.
These visas let family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens come to or stay in Australia.
The main types
- Partner visas. For married and de facto partners. There are versions for people applying in Australia and outside it. Most are granted in two stages: temporary first, then permanent.
- Prospective Marriage visa. For people coming to Australia to marry their partner.
- Child visas. For children of people settled in Australia.
- Parent visas. For parents of settled children. Some have long waiting times.
What matters most: evidence. For partner visas, you need to show your relationship is genuine and continuing. An agent can tell you what kind of evidence is expected.
What to have ready: passports, the sponsor's proof of status, marriage or relationship documents, photos and records of your life together.