New Parents and Grandparents sponsorship intake is paused according to the official application page reviewed October 25, 2026. A super visa is a separate temporary residence option.
Sponsoring your closest family
The sponsor and the person being sponsored must meet the relevant requirements. The relationship and supporting evidence are central.
- Spousal sponsorship
- Common-law partner sponsorship
- Sponsoring dependent children
- Sponsor eligibility and residence requirements
- Relationship evidence and application preparation
Parents and grandparents
Permanent sponsorship and extended family visits serve different purposes and have different requirements.
- Parents and Grandparents Program intake status
- Super visa eligibility and temporary stays
- Financial requirements and undertakings
- Insurance and medical requirements for super visas
- Invitation letters and family documentation
Prepare with care
Complete, consistent records help explain a family’s circumstances. Any refusal needs an individual review of the reasons and available rights.
- Family reunification planning
- Financial obligations and sponsorship commitments
- Translations and civil documents
- Refusals, appeal rights where available, and qualified professional support
Documents to prepare.
A starting point for research. Use the current official application checklist for your circumstances.
- Sponsor status and identity evidence
- Marriage, partnership or birth records
- Relationship history and supporting documents
- Financial or undertaking documents where applicable
- Passport, medical and police evidence as required
Do not upload or send immigration documents to this portfolio website.
Official resources.
Written official guidance governs requirements. These links open the relevant authority’s website.
Frequently asked questions.
Is a super visa permanent residence?
No. It is a temporary residence option for eligible parents and grandparents. It is separate from permanent sponsorship.
Does marriage automatically give immigration status?
No. Sponsorship eligibility, admissibility and the application requirements must still be met.
