To apply for an Australia Work Visa with family, you will need to identify the appropriate visa type, meet specific requirements and apply online via ImmiAccount. Australia offers several types of work visas that allow you to include your dependents, such as spouses, de facto partners, and dependent children. Dependents can be brought to Australia through the dependent visa (Subclass 309 & 100) under the family reunification stream.
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Types of Australian Dependent Visas
In Australia, dependent visas allow spouses, partners, children, and other family members to accompany or join primary visa holders, with common types including:
- Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100): For spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, allowing them to live in Australia temporarily (Subclass 309) and potentially permanently (Subclass 100). Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 visa can be used for partners applying within Australia.
- Child Visa (Subclass 101 & 102): This visa allows a child outside Australia to move to the country to live with their parents as a legal permanent resident.
- Parent Visa (Subclass 103, 143, 173, 804, 864, and 884): This visa is designed for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand residents, allowing them to migrate to Australia and stay in the country as legal permanent residents.
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Requirements for Australia Dependent Visa
The following documents required for an Australia Dependent Visa are:

- A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
- Proof of relationship
- Health certificates
- Character certificates
- Proof of immigration status
- Health Insurance coverage
- Medical exam test results
- Police clearance certificates
- Proof of having enough financial resources
- Proof of English language proficiency
How to apply for an Australia Dependent Visa?
The steps to apply for an Australia Dependent Visa are as follows:
Step 1: Determine the type of visa applicable to you
Step 2: Gather and arrange the documents
Step 3: Create an ImmiAccount
Step 4: Submit the biometric information
Step 5: Wait for a decision to be made
Step 6: Fly to Australia to join your family
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