Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens can sponsor their partner, fiancé(e), parents and some other relatives. Family visas have some of the highest application charges and longest processing times in the program, so it pays to choose the right visa and lodge a complete application the first time.
Last reviewed November 2026. This page is general information, not advice. Ask us about your situation.
For the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Come to Australia to marry your partner, then apply for a Partner visa.
Permanent and contributory options for parents of settled Australians.
Three or five year stays for parents, up to 10 years in total.
