Carer Visa (Subclass 116 and 836)
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Carer Visa( Subclass 116 and 836)
The Supportive Relative Visa, encompassing categories 116 and 836, grants permanent residency to individuals committed to providing necessary care and aid to their family members in Australia. This visa is designed for those whose relatives are unable to depend on other family members, health care systems, or community services in Australia for the requisite support and have one of the following needs:
- Are living with a chronic health condition that hinders their ability to carry out everyday tasks
- Require hands-on assistance to manage the health needs of a family member who is suffering from a health ailment
Eligibility Requirements for Subclass 116 Carer Visa
Visa Individuals applying for the subclass 116 Carer Visa must be situated outside of Australia both at the time of their visa submission and when the decision is made. This stipulation extends to all dependents included in the application
Eligibility Requirements for Subclass 836 Carer Visa
For the subclass 836 Carer Visa, applicants are required to be present within Australia during the application process as well as at the time the visa is issued. This rule also applies to any dependents that are part of the visa application.
An application for this visa category should only be made if your relative is not in a position to receive necessary care from any other relatives or through any available community, welfare, or nursing services in Australia
Advantages of Holding a Carer Visa
As a recipient of the Carer Visa (either subclass 116 or 836), you are entitled to
- Reside permanently in Australia as a permanent resident
- Seek Australian citizenship, contingent on meeting eligibility criteria
- Travel to and from Australia for the duration of five years starting from the visa issuance date
Requirements for Visa Applicants
- You must be ready to live in Australia to care for a family member who has a long-standing health condition, or to aid a family member who requires help in caring for another with a health condition
- Your family member in Australia cannot secure the necessary care from another family member or through existing community, hospital, or welfare services
- You must be genuinely capable and willing to provide the requisite care or assistance to your family member in Australia
- Both you and any dependents included in your application must satisfy the Australian health and character standards
- Your Australian relative in need of care, or their partner, must sponsor you
- In cases where you are applying to assist a relative with caregiving responsibilities, both your relative and the individual requiring care must reside in the same home
Requirements for Relatives
- You must have habitual residence in Australia
- Your relationship to the visa applicant must be direct, such as a spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or an equivalent step-relative
- You must possess Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or be an eligible New Zealand citizen, whether you are the one requiring care or you are assisting a family member in need
Criteria for Sponsors
- You must be aged 18 or older
- You must have established residency in Australia as an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- You should be the direct relative requiring care or the spouse/de facto partner of the relative who cohabitates with the person needing care in Australia
How to Sponsor Someone for a Carer Visa?
To sponsor an individual for a carer visa, you are required to:
Sponsorship Responsibilities
Upon the granting of the visa to your relative, it is your duty to support them and any family members who arrive with them by providing:
Assessment of Medical Conditions
The health condition of the family member necessitating care must fulfill these conditions:
Inclusion of Family Members in the Visa Application
Your visa application may include:
Health and Character Standards
All visa applicants and accompanying dependents must:
All visa applicants and accompanying dependents must:
Adherence to the Australian Values Statement
Applicants over the age of 18 must agree to the Australian Values Statement, affirming their commitment to respect the Australian way of life and comply with all laws and regulations.
Australian Government Debts
Prior to the visa being granted, applicants must not have any outstanding debts to the Australian Government.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general understanding only and does not constitute legal advice. Always refer to the latest information directly from the Department of Home Affairs at Department of Home Affairs Website.
FAQ
If you are applying this visa under the post-study work stream, a skill assessment is not needed.
Only if you are applying under the Graduate stream, you must provide an evidence of having your skills assessed by the relevant authority.
While the checklist varies depending on different cases, some of the common documents required are:
- Current passports or travel documents
- Copy of birth certificate showing parents of both primary applicant and the spouse
- Evidence of name change
- Certified copies of marriage certificates
- If you are in de facto relationship, evidence showing a relationship for at least 12 months is required
- If the spouse is widowed, divorced or separated permanently, a certified copy of death certificate, divorce or separation documents are required.
- Health & Character documents
Criteria for Sponsors
Visa Subclass
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
- Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190)
- Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489)
- Skilled-Regional (Residence) Visa (Subclass 887)
- Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)