Relocating with family when you accept a sponsored job abroad

Family move decision pathway

1. 1

   Confirm eligibility: Does the intended visa class cover each family member, including age or relationship limits? Use official rules and authorised advice.

2. 2

   Choose sequencing: Can everyone file and enter together, or is a staged move safer because permits, housing, school places, or work notice periods differ?

3. 3

   Assign support: Confirm whether employer counsel handles dependant filings or whether you need separate regulated representation.

4. 4

   Build the document pack: Gather passports, marriage and birth certificates, custody orders, medical or vaccination records, and any certified translations.

5. 5

   Set a go/no-go date: Do not lock non-refundable travel, leases, or school deposits until the family’s critical permissions and contingencies are clear.