Carer Visa (Subclass 116 and 836)

The Carer Visa (Subclasses 116 and 836) allows people to move to Australia to care for their relatives with long-term medical conditions or disabilities. This visa helps families reunite and ensures that those who need help with daily activities get the support they need.

For Applicants

The Other Family Visa for Australia lets you live in the country long-term and offers a path to citizenship. Here are the key benefits and details:

This visa provides important information for applicants, outlining the steps and obligations for entering and staying in Australia and guiding them on what to do when leaving the country. Understanding your rights, responsibilities, and entitlements helps ensure you comply with Australian laws and regulations during your stay.

Eligibility

In order to apply for the Be a Carer visa in Australia, you must fulfill several criteria:

Approved Sponsor: You must have a sponsor who meets the eligibility criteria.
Health and Character: Both you and any family must pass health and character checks.
Debts: Any debts to the Australian Government must be paid off.
Visa History: A history of visa cancellations or refusals can affect your eligibility.
Values Statement: If you’re over 18, you must sign an Australian Values Statement, agreeing to respect Australian laws and values.
Best Interests: The best interests of any applicant under 18 are carefully considered.

These requirements ensure that you can provide the necessary care and that everyone’s well-being is prioritized.

For Sponsors

If you want to sponsor a relative for a permanent visa in Australia, here’s what you need to know:

Who Can Sponsor: You, your spouse, or your de facto partner can sponsor a relative and their family to provide ongoing care in Australia.
Support Commitment: You must commit to financially supporting, providing accommodation, and assisting the visa holder and their family for two years after the visa is granted.
Assurance of Support: You might need to provide an assurance of support, which means you agree to repay any welfare payments made to the visa holder.
Withdrawal: You can withdraw your sponsorship before the visa decision is made but not after the visa is granted. If you fail to meet your obligations, the visa could be canceled.
Updates: It’s essential to inform the Child and Other Family Visa Processing Centre in Perth of any changes in your ability to meet your obligations or any updated information.

Eligibility

To sponsor a visa applicant, you need to meet these requirements:

Relationship: You must be the applicant’s relative, spouse, or de facto partner living with them.
Support Commitment: You must agree to provide housing, financial assistance, and support for the applicant and any family members for two years after the visa is granted.
Age and Residency: You or your partner must be at least 18 years old and an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Living Arrangements: If you are the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, you must live with the relative.
Approval: The sponsorship must be approved by the relevant authorities.
Medical Condition: The visa applicant or a family member must have a long- term or permanent medical condition that has required assistance with daily activities for at least two years, as assessed by Bupa Medical Visa Services.
Care Availability: The required care must not be reasonably accessible from other relatives, welfare services, hospitals, or community nursing services in Australia.

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Carer Visa (Subclass 116 and 836)

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