Support Your Loved Ones in Australia

The Carer Visa (Subclass 116) is a permanent visa designed for individuals outside Australia who wish to move and provide long-term care for an eligible relative—an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen—who has a medical condition and lacks adequate care options locally.

Who Can Apply?

You may be eligible for this visa if you:

• Are outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.

• Are willing and able to provide substantial, ongoing care for your sponsoring relative or someone in their household.

• Have a sponsoring relative or their partner who will sponsor you for the first 2 years of your stay.

• Can prove that your relative requires daily assistance and cannot reasonably access alternative care in Australia.

Key Requirements

• Medical Assessment: The sponsor’s medical condition must be assessed by Bupa Medical Visa Services as requiring long-term care.

• Sponsorship: The sponsoring relative must be approved by the Department of Home Affairs.

• No Reasonable Care Available: You must show there are no reasonable care services available in Australia (e.g. community, hospital, or welfare services).

• Health & Character: You must meet the required health and character standards set by the Department.

Why Choose the Carer Visa?

• Permanent Residency: This visa grants you permanent residence in Australia.

• Family Support: Allows you to live in Australia to care for a close family member.

• Work & Study: You are allowed to work and study in Australia.

If you are considering relocating to support a family member in need, the Carer Visa Subclass 116 provides a compassionate and permanent pathway to do so. For professional guidance, eligibility assessment, and support with your application, contact us today. We’re here to help you every step of the way.