This permanent visa lets people move to Australia to be with their only close family members.
At a Glance
- Stay: Permanently
- Visa cost: From AUD6,600.00 (Concessions apply in limited circumstances. From 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)
Who It Is For
- You are outside Australia when you apply and when the application is decided
- You are a remaining relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- You have an eligible sponsor
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Stay in Australia indefinitely
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare
- Sponsor relatives to come to Australia
- Attend free English classes (Adult Migrant English Program) if eligible
- Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
Good to Know
- Processed through the Other Family visa queue
- Paper applications can be imported into ImmiAccount from 23 July 2025
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.