The Carer Visa (Subclass 836) is designed for individuals who are willing and able to provide substantial and continuing care or assistance to an Australian relative or family member with a long-term medical condition or disability.
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
- • Be in Australia for the visa application and decision
- • Subclass 116 is for offshore applicants, while subclass 836 is for onshore applicants.
- • Be sponsored by an eligible relative or their partner 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 836) is a permanent visa, providing permanent residency status in Australia.
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.
For detailed information on the Carer Visa (Subclass 836), including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and more, please visit our nearest office or contact us via mail or phone.
Related Visas
Australian Visa Types
- Studying and training visas
- Partner Visas
- Child Visas
- Parent Visas
- Carer Visas
- Visitor Visas
- Temporary Graduate Visa
- Working and skilled visas
