Partner & Family Visas

Since 25 July 2026, Direction 117 puts onshore family visa applications ahead of offshore ones. The full order, current partner visa times and what changes.

Australia has no automatic birthright citizenship. What section 12 actually requires, the ten year rule for children of temporary visa holders, and how to prove it.

The offshore partner visa (Subclass 309 and 100) in 2026: approx $11,710 fee, the two-stage structure, evidence rules and how to apply from overseas.

How the Subclass 870 visa lets a parent stay up to 3 or 5 years, the sponsorship step, the income test, charges and health insurance rule.

What Schedule 3 criteria mean for an onshore partner visa when you hold no substantive visa, plus how a compelling reasons waiver works. Get clear guidance.

How to bring your child to Australia on a permanent Child visa. Subclass 101 offshore vs 802 onshore, age and dependency rules, sponsorship and current costs.

How the prospective marriage visa (subclass 300) works for fiances of Australians, including the meeting requirement, intention to marry, and next steps.

The Subclass 820 partner visa in 2026: $9,365 fee, 17 to 24 month processing, evidence rules and the 801 permanent stage explained by Sydney migration lawyers.

2026 guide to the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143): real costs, wait times, balance of family test and Assurance of Support, explained plainly.

Complete checklist of partner visa requirements in Australia for 2026. Covers subclass 820/801, 309/100, evidence, costs, sponsor rules, and common mistakes.