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MIGRATION
If you would like to live in Australia permanently you will need to apply for migration.
There are many categories of migration. The Family stream includes spouses or fiances of Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents, as well as children or parents of people in the same category. In certain circumstances, other close relatives can be considered.
See: Family
See: Applying under Partner migration to Australia
See: Applying for Child migration to Australia
See: Applying under Other Family migration to Australia
See: Applying under Special Migration to Australia
See: Documents checklist - Fiance
See: Documents checklist - Spouse & Interdependent
See: Documents checklist - Child
See: Evidence of relationship - Partner migration
For other migration categories, visit our website at www.immi.gov.au.
For information on migration regulation changes commencing 27th February 2001, New Zealand permanent residents and citizens who wish to apply for permanent residence of Australia, can visit http://www.nz-oz.gov.au
Information leaflets and a migration booklet which include application forms and detailed explanatory notes of requirements can be downloaded free of charge, from the internet at http://www.immi.gov.au. Form 1126i lists the different migration categories. If you have problems downloading the migration booklet, please contact ecom.mail@immi.gov.au
Migration booklets can also be purchased in person, subject to available stocks, from the Australian High Commission between 8.30am and 12.00pm, Monday to Friday or by writing to the Visa Section at the Australian High Commission, with your payment enclosed.
See : Migrating to Australia - Form 1126i (pdf)
See : Types of Visas & Application charges
Applications can be lodged in person or by mail. Payment to the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, must be made in Malaysian Ringgit and any personal cheques or bank drafts must be made payable to the Australian High Commission . Please do not send cash through the post. If you are making payment in person, at the visa section of the Australian High Commission, you may pay by cash, personal cheque, bank draft or Master card.
One Migration application form and visa application charge covers a family unit. Family unit means you, your spouse, and any dependent children. Please note the visa application charge is not refundable in the event your application is not successful. Processing times vary between categories and from application to application.
The full list of documents required with each application is listed in the migration booklet. Any photocopied documents must be certified as true copies. The Visa section recognises certification of documents by a Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths or Advocate/Solicitor in Malaysia. Any documents not in English must include an English translation by a professional translating service. Details of who can translate documents are included in migration booklets purchased from the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
For more information on Migration, visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.
Further information about visa procedures can be obtained by calling the visa section's information service on 603-2146 5642 or e-mailing us at immigration.kuala-lumpur-visaenquiries@dfat.gov.au