Australia has outlined four separate visa pathways through which eligible residents can sponsor family members to join them in the country permanently. Australia Lists 4 Family Visa Categories Citizens Can Use to Sponsor RelativesSource: Getty ImagesThe Australian Department of Home Affairs confirmed the framework, stating that Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens already living in Australia may all serve as sponsors under the family migration programme, broadening access considerably for families living across different countries. Child visas form the third category, allowing parents to sponsor dependent children, adopted children, and orphaned relatives to join them in Australia. The fourth category, referred to as other family visas, covers a broader range of circumstances, including carers, remaining relatives, and aged dependent relatives who need to be near family members already residing in the country. The Department of Home Affairs advises applicants to consult its offices directly to confirm which visa category applies to their family circumstances before beginning the application process.