Australia family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | A spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen may apply for the offshore Partner visa when the relationship is genuine; the applicant must be outside Australia at application, and the temporary visa leads to the permanent partner route. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | Application fee (adult family member) | 5,860 AUD | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Application fee (child) | 2,935 AUD | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Application fee | 11,710 AUD | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Application fee (total) | 11,710 AUD | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 32 months | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Family member may work | yes | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | The exact Partner visa page limits the temporary stay to the period until the permanent Partner visa application is finalised or withdrawn; the holder must also meet the visa conditions and obey Australian laws. | Official source |
| Family reunification route | The Australian Department of Home Affairs states that the temporary Partner visa lets the holder live, work and study in Australia while the permanent Partner visa application is processed. | Official source |