Spouse & Family Visa Options for International Students in Australia

Australia is an admirable country in terms of living standards, income, infrastructure, natural beauty, political stability and other factors which make life peaceful and joyous. The international students who aspire to study in Australia can use Spouse and family visa options to balance their personal and academic life if they fulfill following visa requirements.

Spouse Visa & Family Visa to Australia

The family members (including spouse) of international students can join them in Australia if they fulfill these conditions –

·         When visa application of international student is applied, make sure the family members are included in the application.

·         The family members are eligible to accompany you to Australia as a subsequent entrant provided you have declared them in your visa application.

·         You should definitely mention all your family members in your Australian visa application, otherwise they become ineligible to join you in Australia.

·         If you fail to declare a family member in your visa application and they want to join you at a later date, then you should have a genuine and considerable reason that justifies your situation.

·         There is a possibility that after you have been granted visa, a new person becomes your family member, then he or she is eligible to apply.

Subsequent Entrant Documents Requirement –

·         A valid ID proof or birth certificate that contains your name or passport.

·         An evidence of their relationship with the student who is studying in Australia; it can be marriage certificate or other acceptable official document.

·         A photocopy of your passport’s main page

·         The student who studies in Australia should provide a proof from the educational institution that he or she is currently studying there.

·         The subsequent entrant should be capable of handling financial expense of his or her visit to Australia.

·         Proof of enrollment in school in case of minor dependents

·         Health insurance should be obtained for each dependent

·         There is a special ‘Form – 1229’ in Australia for minor members of the family that is required to be filled.

·         The subsequent entrant must furnish character and health and genuine temporary entrant requirements.

·         As per the individual case, there might be some other requirements as well, so that has to be kept in mind before applying.

These are the requirements family members of the international students who study in Australia must fulfill to acquire a temporary visa to Australia. If you require more information regarding study in Australia, kindly consult experts and licensed advisers at West Highlander. Contact: 9915999677, 9915999766.