Family / spouse for British citizens travelling to Australia
Visiting family may use eVisitor. Partners and dependents seeking to live in Australia use partner or family visas.
For a full British citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Family visits, partners, parents, and other family migrants. · Home Affairs: partner visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Maximum stay | 3 months per visit on eVisitor; permanent routes vary. · Home Affairs: partner visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Cost | eVisitor free; partner visas have higher fees on Home Affairs schedule. · Home Affairs: partner visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Processing time | Partner and family visas: see global visa processing times (opens in a new tab). · Home Affairs: partner visas (opens in a new tab) |
| How to apply | Home Affairs partner and family visa pages. · Home Affairs: partner visas (opens in a new tab) |
Each fact above is linked to the authority that sets the rule. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications.
Apply only on the government website linked above. This site does not issue visas or travel authorisations and does not take applications. Other websites charge their own service fee on top of any government charge.
How to apply
- For a holiday, apply for eVisitor before travel.
- For migration, choose the correct partner or parent visa subclass.
- Gather relationship evidence for partner applications.
FAQ
Can I marry on eVisitor?
A short visit to marry may be possible; living in Australia needs the correct visa.
Does a child need their own visa?
Yes. Home Affairs requires separate applications.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Australia entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Home Affairs: eVisitor (subclass 651) (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Home Affairs: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (opens in a new tab)
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