Australia Spouse
Dependent Visa
Bring your family to Australia — work, study and settle together.
Built to keep families together
Australia welcomes dependants of student visa (Subclass 500), temporary skilled workers (Subclass 482, 186, 494) and PR holders/citizens. Spouses get full work and study rights, and children can attend Australian schools.
If the main applicant is on a Master's by Research or PhD (Subclass 500), the spouse gets unrestricted work rights — otherwise capped at 48 hours/fortnight aligned with student visa rules.
Who qualifies for Australia?
- Main applicant holds Subclass 500 (student), 482 (TSS), 186 (ENS), 189/190 (skilled), 494 (regional) or PR/citizenship
- Genuine spouse / de facto partner (12+ months cohabitation, or registered relationship)
- Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement for student dependants
- Health insurance — OSHC for student dependants
- Financial capacity — AUD 24,505 for partner + AUD 8,757 per child (indicative)
- Health & character requirements (medicals + AFP/PCC)
Why families choose this route
Work Rights
Spouse work rights (unrestricted for PR holders / Master's by research / PhD partners).
PR Pathway
Direct PR pathway via Subclass 186/189/190 with partner add-on.
Children's Education
Children attend Australian schools (some states charge international fees).
Healthcare Access
Medicare access for PR dependants; OSHC for student dependants.
Family Together
Family stays for the duration of the main visa.
Yes — let's talk specifics for Australia
Partner of PR / 482 / 186 holder: unrestricted work. Partner of Subclass 500 (Master's by research / PhD): unrestricted. Partner of Subclass 500 (other): up to 48 hours/fortnight when course is in session.
Processing Time
4–14 weeks
From submission to decision (after biometrics).
Financial Requirements
Indicative: AUD 24,505 for partner + AUD 8,757 per dependent child + AUD 8,000 for school fees (for student dependants). Bank statements 3–6 months.
Everything you'll need
A clean, complete file = faster approval.
Provide a clear scanned copy + original at biometrics. Our team will review and certify before submission.
Visa Process Timeline
Common reasons applications get refused
Avoiding these is half the battle. Our senior counsellors stress-test your file before submission.
- !Insufficient relationship evidence (de facto without 12 months cohabitation)
- !Failed GTE statement for student dependants
- !Inadequate financial capacity proof
- !Health examination concerns
- !Character issues (criminal record / prior visa cancellations)
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FAQs
Yes — for PR, 482, 186 and Master's-by-research/PhD partners. Other student partners are capped at 48 hours/fortnight.
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