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Carer Visas (SC 116 & SC 836)

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These are permanent resident visas available for people:

  • Who want to care for a relative in Australia with long-term or permanent medical condition, or
  • To help a relative take care of a member of their family with long-term or permanent medical condition

Applicants can lodge a:

  • Sub Class 116 – Carer visa application while off-shore
  • Or a Sub Class 836 – Carer Visa  application while in Australia (onshore) on a visa that does not have a condition 8503 – No further Stay.

The relative with the medical condition:

  • Be an Australian citizen, Permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Must have been assessed as needing care by a Health Service provider
  • Cannot get the care they need from another source in Australia

Applicant Requirements

  • Must be a relative of the person with long-term or permanent medical condition.
  • Applicant must be sponsored by a Australian relative over the age of 18 years who is a citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • The relative with above medical condition has been assessed by Australian Visa Medical Service assessor as meeting the requirement for ongoing care
  • The above relative cannot reasonably get such care from any other relative or service provider in Australia.
  • Applicant understands fully well the type of care needed; is willing and able to provide substantial and continuing assistance.
  • Applicant (and their family members) meet the health and character requirements.

Australian Government only issues a very limited number of Carer Visas every year

Care Visa Holder – Rights 

  • Both SC 116 and SC 836 are permanent resident visas allowing the holder to live in Australia indefinitely.
  • Applicants own, family unit members can also be granted this visa.
  • Holders can study, work, enroll in Medicare and apply for Australian citizenship.
  • The holder can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years. After this period, they may have to apply for a resident-return visa to re-enter Australia (unless they have become an Australian citizen)

Please contact eMA by purchasing a MAP to get more information regarding Carer visa based on your specific circumstances and the costs for applying for this visa.

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