Key Benefits

• • Live in Australia to provide full-time care and support to your eligible relative.
• • Work and study while in Australia.
• • Eligible family members can be included in the application.

Eligibility

• • Subclass 116 and 836 are carer visas differ by the applicant's location when the visa is granted.
• • Subclass 116 is for offshore applicants, while subclass 836 is for onshore applicants.
• • Have your relative or their partner as your sponsor for two years in Australia
• • Meet health and character requirements.
• • Provide substantial and continuing care to your eligible relative.

Common Pathways

• • Individuals with eligible Australian relatives who require ongoing care and support often choose this visa.

Duration and Validity

The Carer Visa (Subclass 116) is a temporary visa with a validity period of up to five years.

Application Process Overview

• • Be sponsored by an eligible Australian relative or their partner.
• • Gather necessary documents, including evidence of the need for substantial and continuing care.
• • Apply for the visa online, providing all required information.
• • Pay the application fee.
• • Attend a health examination and provide character documents, if required.
• • Wait for your visa to be processed (processing times vary).
• • Once approved, you can live, work, and study in Australia while providing care to your eligible relative.

Related Visas

• Carer Visa (Subclass 836)