Australian Visitor Visa: Can I Take My Domestic Helper on Holiday to Australia?

Can you take your domestic helper with you when you travel to Australia? In many cases, the answer is yes, but obtaining an Australian Visitor Visa for a domestic helper is not automatic. The circumstances of the proposed visit, the employment relationship, the length of the stay and the evidence provided can all be important. This article looks at when these applications can work, why they may be refused, and why the situation is very different when a family is permanently relocating to Australia.