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Visit family in Australia from Nepal: Sponsored Family stream

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Decision time

Live guide

Home Affairs publishes processing times for recently decided applications. Pick Visitor visa (subclass 600) in its guide.

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Visa fee

A$250

A sponsor may be asked to pay a security bond.

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How long you can stay

Up to 12 months

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Money to show

Sponsor required

You need a sponsor, usually a family member, and must intend to visit only.

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If a relative lives in Australia, you can use the Sponsored Family stream of the Visitor visa. Your sponsor, usually a family member, supports the application and may be asked for a security bond.

  1. Choose your stream

    The Tourist stream needs no sponsor. The Sponsored Family stream is for people who are sponsored by a family member.

  2. Ask your sponsor to start their part

    The Home Affairs page has separate steps for applicants and for sponsors.

  3. Apply online from outside Australia

    Pay the AUD 250 charge and follow the processing guide for timing.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Who sponsors you

Usually a family member

The stream is for people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, to visit them in Australia.

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Security bond

Your sponsor may be asked to pay one

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Short study

Up to 3 months allowed

You can study or train for up to 3 months on this stream.

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A simpler route

Tourist stream needs no sponsor

The Tourist stream also lets you visit family and friends. Check whether it suits you better.

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Where to apply from Nepal

Applications from Nepal go through these offices.

Common questions

Which Australian visa is for visiting family from Nepal?
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) has a Sponsored Family stream, where you are sponsored, usually by a family member. The Tourist stream also lets you visit family and friends without a sponsor.
How much is the Sponsored Family stream fee?
AUD 250. Your sponsor might be asked to pay a security bond.
How long can I stay?
Up to 12 months.
Can I study while visiting?
Yes, for up to 3 months on the Sponsored Family stream.

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