If you have a family member who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen they may be able to sponsor you, in limited circumstances for a family visa.
Family Visas
For partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens willing to sponsor their partners and dependants to come and live with them in Australia
For parents who have children living in Australia.
For parents who have children living in Australia. This is much more expensive than the Parent Subclass 103, but is usually approved in much less time.
For parents who have children living in Australia. This is a two-year temporary visa, after which the permanent Subclass 143 can be applied for.
For aged parents who have children living in Australia.
For aged parents who have children living in Australia. This is much more expensive than the Aged Parent Subclass 804, but it is usually approved in much less time.
For aged parents who have children living in Australia. This is a two-year temporary visa, after which a permanent subclass can be applied for.
For the overseas children of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizen (natural, adopted or step-children).
For children of a parent who is currently on a temporary visa and in the process of obtaining a permanent partner visa.
For people to join their brothers, sisters or parents who are their only near relatives and are usually resident in Australia.
For aged people who rely on a relative in Australia for all, or most, of their living costs.
For people needed to care for an Australian relative or a member of their family unit, who has a medical condition.
For self-funded retirees who have no dependents and who want to reside in Australia during their retirement years. The visa is a four-year temporary and will not lead to Australian permanent residence or citizenship. However, after four years you can apply for a further Investor Retirement visa. This visa requires considerable investment in state/territory government bonds.