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Carer visa (subclass 116)
Who it's for: For people outside Australia who want to move there to care for a relative with a long-term medical condition who has no reasonable access to care in Australia.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
We have the official link for this visa type. Quoted requirements are not recorded yet.
Official page · immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOther join family routes in Australia
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