All family migration Visas require sponsorship, the table below provides information about the different family stream visas, relevant sub-class and the eligible sponsor for the sub-class.
| Family Visa | Visa Sub Classes | Who can sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Partner Visa (which includes spouse, de-facto and same-sex relationship) | 309/100 820/801 |
The Actual Australian Partner |
| Prospective marriage visa | 300 | The actual Australian fiancée |
| Child | 101 or 802 | The actual Australian Parent |
| Dependent Child | 445 | The nominating spouse of the 309/820/310/826/445 visa holding parent |
| Adoption | 102 | The actual Australian adoptive or prospective adoptive parent |
| Contributory Parent | 143/173/864/884 | The natural or adopted child |
| Career | 116 / 836 | The actual relative requiring care from the applicant |
| Orphan relative | 117 or 837 | The relative who undertakes to provide care for the applicant |