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| Partner Visa |
These visas are for life partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents. These might be engaged couples, de facto spouses and same sex partners.
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- Spouse Visa / De Facto Spouse Visa:
This is a visa for husbands and wives as well as for committed long-term partners who aren´t legally married
- Fiancé Visa:
This is a visa for a fiancé; valid for 9 months, during which time the marriage must occur. Afterwards the applicant can apply for a spouse visa from within Australia.
- Interdependency Visa:
This is a
visa for the interdependent partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Includes two visa applications at the same time; firstly a temporary visa may be granted and after two years a permanent visa, if the required criteria are met.
- Remaining Relative Visa and Aged Dependent Relative Visa:
These are visas for people who have no near relatives other than their relatives who are settled Australian citizens or permanent residents, or for ´aged´ people who rely on Australian relatives for financial support for their basic needs.
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| Family Visa |
| These visa classes unite families under special conditions. |
- Parent Visa:
This is a visa for a parent or parents of a settled Australian citizen or permanent resident, who sponsors the parent.
- Child Visa:
This is a visa for a natural or adopted child of an Australian citizen or permanent resident. In some cases a step-child may also be eligible.
- Carer Visa:
This is a visa for people who need to care for an Australian relative, who is a citizen or permanent resident. This relative must be in need of care, due to a medical condition and must be capable of sponsoring the visa applicant.
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