Visitor Visa - Sponsored Family Stream (subclass 600)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 6 to 10 weeks
- Fee
- AUD $200
- Validity
- Up to 12 months
- Entry
- Single entry
For visitors sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The sponsor must provide a bond (AUD $5,000 to $15,000) and sign a sponsorship undertaking. Stay of up to 12 months possible. The Sponsored Family Stream is typically used for longer visits.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities
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Financial
Must have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Sponsor must pay a bond.
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Health
Must meet health requirements
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Criminal record
Must meet character requirements
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Sponsor's bank statements, bond payment; Minimum amount: Sponsor provides financial guarantee
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Sponsor's address and undertaking to provide accommodation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Sponsor financial
Minimum income: Sufficient to support applicant during stay; Required documents: Sponsor's financial documents, bond payment receipt
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather documents including sponsor's identity, financial evidence, and relationship evidence
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Online application
Sponsor submits sponsorship application, then applicant applies online
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $200 visa application charge plus sponsor bond
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Processing wait
Wait 6-10 weeks for processing