CARER VISA
For people needed to care for an Australian relative with a long-term medical condition.
Carer Visa (Subclass 116)
Introduction: Welcome to Flyworld Migration, your trusted partner in navigating the intricacies of Australian migration. The Carer Visa (Subclass 116) is designed for individuals who are willing and able to provide substantial and continuing care or assistance to an Australian relative with a medical condition or permanent disability. This visa allows eligible individuals to live permanently in Australia to provide care to their Australian relative.
Overview: The Subclass 116 visa provides a pathway to permanent residency for individuals who are willing and able to provide substantial and continuing care or assistance to an Australian relative with a medical condition or permanent disability. It aims to support family reunification and ensure that individuals requiring care have access to support from their family members.
Benefits
- Permanent residency status in Australia for the visa holder.
- Freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia indefinitely.
- Access to government services and entitlements, including healthcare
- Opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
- Ability to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria for the Carer Visa (Subclass 116) include:
- Being willing and able to provide substantial and continuing care or assistance to an Australian relative with a medical condition or permanent disability.
- Having an Australian relative who requires the care and is unable to reasonably obtain the required care from any other sources in Australia.
- Meeting health and character requirements.
- Satisfying any additional criteria specified by the Department of Home Affairs.
Requirements
- Requirements for the Subclass 116 visa include:
- Submission of evidence of the need for care or assistance by the Australian relative.
- Submission of evidence of the applicant's ability to provide the required care or assistance.
- Meeting health and character clearance requirements.
- Providing evidence of sufficient settlement funds if required.
How to Apply
- Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria and have all necessary documents ready.
- Have the Australian relative complete the sponsorship form.
- Gather all necessary documents, including proof of the familial relationship with the eligible relative, health, and character documents.
- Complete the visa application form and attach required documents.
- Lodge the visa application by mail or courier to the processing center specified by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Pay the visa application fee.
- Await visa decision from the Department of Home Affairs.
- Processing Time: Processing times for the Carer Visa (Subclass 116) vary depending on various factors such as the volume of applications, completeness of documentation, and individual circumstances. Generally, processing times range from several months to over a year.
- Cost: The cost of applying for the Carer Visa (Subclass 116) varies depending on factors such as the number of applicants and whether additional services are required. As of [current date], the visa application fee starts from AUD $6,415.
- At Flyworld Migration, we understand the importance of family support and care. Contact us today for expert guidance and assistance throughout the application process for the Subclass 116 visa!
