Family Visas section, other than partner and parents, are designed to address a range of family-related immigration needs. These visas support family reunification in various circumstances.
- Adoption visa (subclass 102): For children adopted by Australian citizens or permanent residents, this visa allows for entry into Australia to complete the adoption process.
- Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 114): For elderly relatives who depend on an Australian relative for financial support. This visa provides a pathway to permanent residency.
- Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 838): For elderly relatives needing to live in Australia due to their dependence on an Australian relative, offering long-term residency.
- Carer visa (subclass 836): Allows individuals to live in Australia to care for a relative with a long-term medical condition, ensuring they receive the necessary support.
- Carer visa (subclass 116): For individuals coming to Australia from overseas to provide care for a relative with a long-term medical condition.
- Child visa (subclass 101): For children outside Australia who are dependent on their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parent. This visa facilitates family reunification.
- Child visa (subclass 802): For children inside Australia who are dependent on their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parent. This visa supports family unity.
- Dependent Child visa (subclass 445): For children in Australia who are dependent on a parent holding a temporary partner visa. This visa allows them to remain with their parent while their permanent partner visa is processed.
- New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461): Allows family members of New Zealand citizens to live in Australia temporarily, supporting family reunification.
- Orphan Relative (subclass 117): For orphaned children outside Australia with no parents able to care for them, this visa allows entry to live with an Australian relative.
- Orphan Relative (subclass 837): For orphaned children in Australia who have no parents able to care for them, allowing them to stay with an Australian relative.
- Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115): For individuals who are the last remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, facilitating family reunification.
- Remaining Relative visa (subclass 835): For individuals in Australia who are the last remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, offering permanent residency.