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Carer Visa lets individuals to live in Australia permanently and provide care to their relatives, the partner or member of their relatives in Australia who are suffering from a long term or permanent medical conditions.
Pursuant to the information released by the Department, this visa enables you to
There are two subclasses of Carer Visa, the only difference between the two visas is whether you are inside or outside Australia during the Carer Visa Application process.
Carer visa (subclass 836) be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when the Department grant your application |
Carer visa (subclass 116) be outside Australia when you apply and when the Department decide your application |
Please note that the waiting times could be up to 5 years.
Despite appearing straightforward on the surface, applying for a Carer Visa is a stringent process and requiring caution and thoroughness all the way through. A small mistake can be very costly and delay the visa.
A sponsor is required to obtain this visa. According to the information from the Department:
A sponsor is required to obtain this visa. According to the information from the Department:
Carer Visa Subclass 116, this person must be:
Carer Visa Subclass 836, this person must be:
The relative must be your
The definition of the Spouse is stated in Migration Act1958 (Cth) section 5F:
The definition of the de facto is stated in Migration Act1958 (Cth) section 5CB:
The Spouse must be married
In most cases, the sponsor must be an:
If you are applying for this visa so you can assist your relative care for a member of their family, they must both live in the same house.
The applicant must provide the following:
Health requirements
Your relative’s medical condition (or that of a member of their family unit) must be assessed by Bupa Medical Visa Services before the Department can decide your visa application.
At the end of assessment, the centre will determine:
Please note that the current minimum threshold rating is 30.
Carer Visa Subclass 116 and 836
Step 1: You must complete and apply the visa on paper (Form 470F)
Step 2: You must provide the Department with your Bupa medical certificate and it must be within 3 months
Step 3: The Department will notify you with your visa outcome in writing
Carer Visas requires significant fees to lodge:
Carer Visa Subclass 116, the applicant is expected to pay the costs in 2 instalments
Other costs may apply, such as
Carer Visa Subclass 836, this visa costs from AUD1,795.
There is also an additional charge for each family member who applies with you.
You are expected to pay the costs in 2 instalments. Pay the first instalment when you apply. Pay the second instalment when the Department ask you to.
The Department may consider reducing the second instalment to nail by serving a written notice from the applicant demonstrating the charge is likely to cause you or the person being cared for severe financial hardship. However, you cannot ask for a reduction of the second instalment for other family members who are included in your application.
Visa pricing estimator is available online, please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/visa-pricing-estimator?visa=116.
Processing times are not available for this visa.
What if my Carer Visa is refused?
You will be informed of reasons for the refusal and of your appeal rights to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
What happens when I have this visa?
Travel
You should check the visa conditions, work and study entitlements in VEVO.
You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date the visa is granted.
If you want to travel after 5 years, you need to apply a Resident Return RRV to re-enter Australia
Working
You can work without restrictions.
Bringing a family member
You might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
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