Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Carer visa (outside Australia) 836 in Australia for German citizens
Carer visa (outside Australia) — what you need to know
Allows entry to or stay in Australia to provide care for a person with a long-term medical condition who does not have reasonable access to care options in Australia. The person requiring care must be an Australian relative in need of assistance, or a family member of that relative who lives with them and requires care. The applicant must be outside Australia at the time of application for this visa.
Eligible individuals:
- Care assistant
- Domestic assistant
- Family member
- Relative
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed 1 month. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Temporary and permanent family visa
Category
Family visas