Australia family visit visa: Visitor visa 600 Sponsored Family stream

This stream suits visitors whose relative in Australia is willing to take formal responsibility for the visit. Home Affairs itself notes that the ordinary Tourist stream also allows family visits without a sponsor, gives more flexibility on entries and lets the host simply write an invitation letter. The sponsored version is therefore mainly used where a sponsor's undertaking and, if requested, a bond strengthen the case.

The applicant must have an eligible sponsor, intend a genuine temporary visit, have access to enough money, and meet the health and character requirements. The sponsor is usually a relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen; you prove the relationship with documents such as birth or marriage certificates.

The sponsor accepts obligations, including that the visitor will comply with the visa conditions and leave on time. Home Affairs may require the sponsor to pay a security bond, which is returned if the conditions are respected.

The sponsor's details and evidence are part of the application, which is lodged online in ImmiAccount from outside Australia. Attach identity documents, evidence of the relationship with your sponsor, evidence of funds and of your ties at home, all with English translations. Biometrics and health examinations may be requested after lodgement.

The visa will carry condition 8503 'No Further Stay', which means you cannot apply for most other visas while in Australia unless the condition is waived. Because it is generally single entry, leaving Australia ends your right to return on it. Work is not permitted.