Carer Visa (Subclass 116)
Overview
The Carer Visa (Subclass 116) is designed to help individuals who need to come to Australia to provide care for a relative who has a medical condition or to support someone receiving medical treatment in Australia. It also supports those involved in organ donation processes, either as donors or recipients. This visa ensures that individuals requiring assistance have access to the care they need from their loved ones.
Purpose of the Carer Visa
The Carer Visa (Subclass 116) allows people to:
- Provide care for a relative or a member of their household who has no reasonable access to care in Australia.
- Support someone receiving medical treatment in Australia.
- Donate an organ to someone or receive an organ in Australia.
This visa is suitable for individuals residing outside Australia. If you’re already in Australia, you can apply for the Carer Visa (Subclass 836)
Eligibility Criteria for Carer Visa 116
To be eligible for the Carer Visa (Subclass 116), you must:
- Be outside Australia when applying.
- Have a relative or household member in Australia requiring care or support for a medical condition.
- Be sponsored by your relative or their partner for the first two years in Australia.
- Provide evidence that the individual in need has no reasonable access to care in Australia.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Have paid back any debts owed to the Australian Government.
Requirements for Relatives Needing Care
If you’re the relative needing care, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Be a close relative of the visa applicant, such as a spouse, child, parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.
Key Details
- Cost: The Carer Visa costs AUD 3,890. Additional costs for health checks, biometrics, and police certificates may apply.
- Stay Period: The Carer Visa is a permanent visa, allowing you to live in Australia indefinitely.
Benefits of Carer Visa (Subclass 116 & 836)
Carer Visa holders enjoy several benefits, including:
- Permanent residency in Australia.
- The ability to study and work in Australia.
- Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
- The opportunity to sponsor relatives to visit or migrate to Australia.
- Freedom to travel to and from Australia as many times as desired for five years.
- The option to apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
Processing Time
Processing times for the Carer Visa vary due to:
- The complexity of the case.
- Availability of migration places in the current program.
- Whether all necessary documentation is provided with the application.
Application Process
The Carer Visa application process involves:
- Checking eligibility based on your situation (Subclass 116 if outside Australia or Subclass 836 if inside).
- Obtaining sponsorship from a relative in Australia.
- Gathering required documentation, such as identity documents, medical evidence, and sponsorship details.
- Submitting your application online or via paper submission, depending on the subclass.
- Undergoing health and character assessments as required by Australian authorities.
- Awaiting the visa decision.
Let CG Migration Services Assist You
Navigating the application process for a Carer Visa can be complex. At CG Migration Services, we simplify this journey for you. From assessing your eligibility to submitting your application, our team of experienced migration agents will ensure a smooth process.
Contact us today to reunite with your loved ones in Australia. Let’s bring families together and provide the support your family member needs.
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