Subclass 836 – Carer Visa

This permanent visa lets you stay in Australia to care for someone with a long-term medical condition who has no reasonable access to care options in Australia.

Eligibility

You must:

• be in Australia when you apply for the visa and when we grant your application
• be a carer for your relative or a member of their family who has no reasonable access to care in Australia
• be sponsored by your relative or their spouse or de facto partner for your first 2 years in Australia 

Salient Features

With this visa you can:

• stay in Australia as a permanent resident
• work and study in Australia
• travel to and from Australia for 5 years

Stay

Permanently

Cost

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/carer-836

Processing Time

See: Other family visas – queue release dates

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