Carer Visa (Onshore)

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Carer Visa (Subclass 836) may be relevant where an eligible person in Australia is needed to provide long-term care to an Australian relative.

• Permanent family pathway
• Onshore carer route
• Medical and care evidence are central
• Careful case preparation is important

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Eligible carers already in Australia
• Families with long-term care needs requiring an onshore pathway

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Eligible sponsoring relative
• Relevant care need position
• Supporting medical, family and identity documents
• Other subclass-specific criteria

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Review the care need and onshore status position carefully

2. 02

   Confirm sponsor eligibility and pathway fit

3. 03

   Prepare medical, care and identity documents

4. 04

   Lodge with a coherent explanation of the care arrangement

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Insufficient medical or care evidence
• Weak proof that the care arrangement meets pathway expectations
• Incomplete sponsor or family documentation

Related information

Other detailed visa pathways.