Yes, you can sponsor your family members, particularly your siblings, to come to Australia. However, they need to meet some particular eligibility criteria before applying for the visa. There is no specific sibling visa, but siblings can get sponsorship under family visas like Subclass 115, Subclass 835, or the Reaming Relatives visa. Australia PR holders can also sponsor siblings through Subclass 600.
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What are the visas through which you can sponsor siblings?
The following are the visas through which you can sponsor your siblings to migrate to Australia:
Subclass 115 or 835
Subclass 835 is an onshore visa pathway, while Subclass 115 is an offshore visa pathway. These visas allow candidates to stay permanently in the country. Candidates must get sponsorship from their own family members to apply for this visa pathway.
Eligibility criteria to apply for a Subclass 115/835:
The following are the eligibility criteria required to apply for a Subclass 115/835:
- Must have a sponsor who is a close family member
- Must have an Assurance of support
- Must not have any other close family members in Australia
- Must meet the character requirements
- Must meet the health requirements
Processing time of the visa:
The visa can take more than 10 years to get processed.
Subclass 600
Candidates can visit and stay temporarily in Australia through this pathway. You can also apply for a short-term educational course for up to 3 months on this visa pathway. However, you must receive sponsorship from your family members, such as children, siblings, etc., to apply for this visa.
Eligibility criteria to apply for Subclass 600:
The following are the eligibility required to apply for a Subclass 600:
- Age must be above 18 years
- Should have a sponsor
- Sponsor should have the ability to pay a security deposit
Processing time of the visa:
The visa generally takes 3 to 6 months to get processed.
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