[Myla0704]

Hi - can a Church priest or minister sponsor a visitor to Australia?

 

[Jeremy Hooper]

Here is a list of people who can sponsor a visitor visa candidate:

600.232
(1) One of subclauses (​2) to (4) applies.

(2) The applicant is sponsored by a settled Australian citizen, or a settled Australian permanent resident, who is at least 18 and:

(a) a relative of the applicant; or

(b) a relative of another applicant who is a member of the family unit of the applicant; or

(c) a relative of another applicant in relation to whom the applicant is a member of the family unit.

(3) The applicant is sponsored by a settled Australian citizen, or a settled Australian permanent resident, who:

(a) is a member of the Commonwealth Parliament or a State Parliament; or

(b) is a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern Territory; or

(c) holds the office of mayor.

(4) The applicant is sponsored by a Commonwealth government agency or instrumentality or a State or Territory government agency or instrumentality.

As you can see, a Church Priest or Minister is not on the list. A Church Priest or Minister can support an application, buy not sponsor a person.