Visitor Visa (Sponsored Family Stream)

Missing your Aussie family? The Sponsored Family Stream of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) allows you to travel to see your children, siblings, or relatives who are Australian citizens or permanent residents — for short visits, special events, or quality time.

At Apex Immigration, we make it easy by offering you and your sponsor assistance through every step of the process.

What is the Sponsored Family Stream?

This type of visa permits foreign relatives to travel to their respective relatives residing in Australia but depends on the sponsorship of an eligible Australian family member.

The visa can be issued for a maximum period of 12 months and can also mandate the sponsor to provide a security bond as security.

Who Can Be a Sponsor?

To sponsor a visitor on this stream, the sponsor is required to:

- Be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a citizen of New Zealand, eligible.

- 18 years old and above

- Be a relative (parent, child, sibling, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew).

- Promise to offer support while on residency and follow sponsorship obligations.

The Department of Home Affairs would like to require a bond, typically between AUD $5,000–$15,000, to guarantee the visitor's return home once their visa has elapsed.

Essential Benefits of This Stream

✔️ Commuting to attend relatives for weddings, reunions, holidays, or caregiving

✔️ Stay for a maximum of 12 months depending on the sponsor's sponsorship

✔️ Provides a safe and secure avenue for family interactions.

✔️ Extends visa validity with a sponsor at home

✔️ Different entry points may be provided.

Criteria of Eligibility of the Applicant

To be qualified in Sponsored Family Stream, you must:

- Be outside Australia when you apply and make your decision

- Have a qualifying sponsor.

- Plan to go to Australia only temporarily

- Demonstrate links to your home country (work, family, ownership, etc.)

- Exhibit adequate financial resources or support to sustain your residence.

- Meet health and character requirements

- Purchase travel insurance (strongly advised)

Necessary Documents

This is what you and your sponsor will have to provide:

For the Applicant:

- Valid passport

- Visa application forms.

- Passport photographs

- Letter of Invitation from the Sponsor

- Relative relationship evidence (e.g., birth certificates, family records)

- Evidence of home country connections

- Financial documentation (bank statements, letter of employment)

- Travel history (if any)

Regarding the Sponsor:

- Australian permanent residence or citizenship confirmation.

- Sponsorship statement

- Bank statements and payslips (financial documents)

- Evidence of relationship

- Willingness to pay bond (if required)

Apex Immigration offers a personalized document checklist according to your family circumstances.

Visa Processing Time?

Processing time for the Sponsored Family Stream is typically between:

30 to 60 working days

Note: It takes more time for processing if a bond is ordered or documents are incomplete. We help in reducing delays through our expert-led documentation assistance.

Why Choose Apex Immigration?

Family reunions can be emotional. Let us remove the paperwork burden from your shoulders.

At Apex Immigration, we provide: 

✅ End-to-end support for sponsor & applicant 

✅ Support preparation of sponsorship declaration & invitation letter Advice and guidance on bonds Error-free document preparation 

✅ Re-application or renewal of visas support Make Family and Friend Visits Convenient. Reuniting with your family members in Australia need not be difficult. 

With Apex Immigration, you receive personalized advice, timely submission, and complete assistance at all stages. 
Contact our visa specialists or Please apply for your Sponsored Family Stream visa online as early as possible.