Can Friends Sponsor A Friend To Live In Australia?

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Matthew Porter Profile
Matthew Porter answered
It is hard to say exactly what your options are without knowing exactly what the purpose of your visit to Australia is and how long you want to stay there for. There is a massive difference between moving there for a short period of time as a tourist and planning to live there long-term and working in the country. As such there are a wide scope of options and requirements depending on what you want to do.
It is advisable to visit the Australian Visa Bureau website as it provides a wealth of information that should help you to understand and pursue the options that are available to you. You can visit the website by clicking on the following link:
Information about sponsorship for migrants can be found at:
If your friend wants to sponsor you, they will have the following responsibilities:
  • To provide accommodation and financial assistance for the first two years
  • To provide information and advice to help you settle in Australia, including employment information
You should make sure that your friend fully understands the nature of the sponsorship before anything else. It is likely to be a significant financial commitment for them. As a new migrant you would not be entitled to any form of social security until you have lived in Australia for two years. Therefore the financial security provided by your sponsor is extremely important for you if you are to move to Australia. You will be entirely reliant on your own earnings and your sponsor in order to support yourself (and your family if you migrate with them).
You should show your friend the application form that they will need to fill out to support the application. It is available at the following web address:
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
If they have Australian citizenship themselves and live in Australia they can apply but there are strict conditions. Apply to the embassy for full regulations.
Pete (the Idiot) Profile
Yes, but not because you are friends. You would have to suit the criteria required by the immigration laws.

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