Eligible Relative Sponsor Obligations

An eligible relative sponsor is required to sign a sponsorship undertaking.

This is an agreement to provide:

• adequate accommodation and/or financial assistance as required to meet their relative's living needs during their first two years in Australia
• other support, such as child care, to enable their relatives to attend English language classes
• information and advice (including information about employment in Australia) to help their relatives settle in Australia.

The two year period starts from the date a visa is granted.

Before lodging an application, please read all related obligation requirements.
See: Other obligations