Aged dependent relative visa
(subclass 114) (offshore)
The aged dependent relative permanent visa allows a single older person who depends on a relative residing in Australia for financial support to permanently relocate to Australia.
This visa permits you to:
- Stay in Australia as a permanent resident
- Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
- Apply for Australian citizenship
- Apply from outside Australia
- Be sponsored by your relative or your relative’s partner.
With Aged Dependent Relative Visa you can
This visa allows you to:
- Stay in Australia indefinitely
- Work and study in Australia
- Enroll in Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare
- Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
- Apply for Australian citizenship if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
You are allowed to travel to and from Australia as many times as you wish within the initial 5-year period from the date your visa is granted. If you wish to travel after this initial period, you will need to apply for and receive a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident. Additionally, you may consider applying for Australian citizenship, as Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter Australia. Instead, they need an Australian passport for travel. You can check the expiration date of your travel validity using the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) service.
How long the child can stay
The Aged Dependent Relative visa is a permanent residency visa, allowing you to reside in Australia indefinitely. Your permanent residency status is confirmed either upon your entry into Australia with this visa or, if you previously held a permanent visa and departed Australia, upon the grant of this visa.
Include family
You have the option to include members of your family unit in your visa application at the time of submission or later before a decision is made. It’s mandatory to provide information about all your family members, regardless of whether they are migrating or not, in the application form. For this visa category, your family members consist of your dependent child and stepchild.
Those family members applying for the visa alongside you must satisfy both the health and character requirements. Additionally, family members not intending to migrate to Australia might still need to meet the health requirement.
Cost of aged dependent relative visa
The visa fee for this category starts at AUD4,990.00, with an additional charge applicable for each family member included in your application.
Payment for this visa is divided into two instalments. The first instalment is paid upon application submission, while the second instalment is paid upon request from us.
Apart from the visa fee, there may be other associated costs such as health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
To estimate the total cost of your visa application, you can use the Visa Pricing Estimator. However, please note that the estimator does not include the second instalment or any other related expenses.
For detailed information on visa fees and charges, please refer to the relevant resources provided by the immigration authority.
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Processing times
The processing times for Other Family visas can vary due to high demand and limited available spots each year. To get an estimate of processing times for this visa category, you can use the visa processing time guide tool. However, please note that the processing times displayed are indicative and may not be specific to your application.
Several factors can affect the processing time of your application:
- Correctness of the application form: Ensure that you fill out the application accurately and provide all required information.
- Submission of necessary documents: Include all the required documents with your application. Failure to provide necessary documentation may delay the processing time.
- Verification process: Sometimes, the verification of provided information may take longer than usual, leading to delays in processing.
- Visa application charge: Ensure that you pay the correct visa application charge. Failure to do so may result in the inability to process your application.
- Please be aware that applications for this visa category are subject to capping and queueing, which can further affect processing times. You can find more information about the Other Family Visa queues and processing priorities on the official immigration website.
For additional details on Migration Program outcomes and planning for each migration program year, you can refer to the Reports on Migration Programs provided by the immigration authority.
Your obligations
As per the conditions of your visa, you must adhere to the specified entry date mentioned in your grant letter. Typically, this initial entry date is set at 12 months from the date of visa approval. It’s essential to ensure that you and your accompanying family members enter Australia before this specified entry date.
Moreover, once you arrive in Australia, you must comply with all visa conditions and adhere to Australian laws. Failure to meet these requirements could result in visa cancellation or other legal consequences.
For detailed information about the specific conditions attached to your visa, you can refer to the visa conditions page provided by the immigration authority. Familiarizing yourself with these conditions will help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a visa holder in Australia.
Your obligations
Your visa will be electronically linked to your passport, eliminating the need for a physical label in your passport.
Eligibility
Have a sponsor
You must have the ability to secure an assurance of support. This ensures that upon entering Australia on the aged dependent relative visa, you and any accompanying family members will not depend on government assistance. We will inform you when it’s necessary to provide the assurance of support.
Be this age
You must meet the eligibility criterion of being old enough to receive the age pension in Australia in order to qualify for this visa.
Be dependent
To qualify for this visa, you must have relied on your relative in Australia for essential needs such as food, shelter, and clothing for a minimum of three years before applying. This dependency could arise from a disability that impedes your ability to work.
Have no partner
To be eligible for this visa you must have no partner.
Have assurance of support
You must be able to obtain an assurance of support. An assurance of support ensures that you will not need to rely on government assistance after entering Australia on this visa. This assurance covers both you and any family members accompanying you to Australia on this visa. We will inform you when you need to provide the assurance of support. You can learn more about assurances of support on our website.
Meet the health requirement
You and any family members applying for the visa with you must meet our health requirement. Additionally, we may request that other family members also fulfill this requirement.
Meet the character requirement
You and any family members applying for the visa with you must meet our character requirement. Additionally, we may request that other non-migrating family members also meet this requirement.
Have paid back your debt to the Australian government
If you or any family members owe money to the Australian Government, you or they must have either repaid the debt or established an approved arrangement to do so.
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Your immigration history will be taken into account during the assessment of your application. If you have experienced a visa cancellation or refusal, you may not be eligible for this visa. However, there are circumstances where you can still apply for a permanent visa despite past issues. For more information on limitations regarding applications in Australia, refer to the relevant resources. If you require assistance with your visa application, you can seek help from authorized immigration professionals.
Best interests of the child
We will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
Conditions
8502 - Not arrive before person specified in visa
You are prohibited from entering Australia before the person specified in the visa, typically the main visa holder or another relevant person such as your sponsor in the case of a Partner visa, has entered Australia themselves. This regulation ensures that your entry aligns with the conditions of the visa.
8515 - Must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entry
Before entering Australia, you are prohibited from getting married or entering into a de facto relationship. It’s essential to update your contact details if they change. Failure to disclose an engagement, marriage, or de facto relationship before the visa’s approval may result in visa cancellation by the authorities.