Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114 and 838)
The Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114 and 838) allows elderly family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to reside in Australia permanently, provided they are financially dependent and meet age criteria.
Subclass 114 is an offshore visa, necessitating applicants to be outside Australia during application and visa grant. In contrast, Subclass 838 is an onshore visa, requiring applicants to be in Australia throughout the application and visa process.
Subclass 114 Aged Dependent Relative visa
This permanent visa lets a single older person, who relies on a relative living in Australia for financial support, move to Australia permanently.
Eligibility Criteria:
Sponsorship: You must be sponsored by an eligible relative or relative’s partner, and the sponsorship must be approved.
Age Requirement: You must be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia.
Dependency: You must have been dependent on your relative in Australia for basic needs for at least 3 years before applying, which can include disability preventing you from working.
No Partner: You must have no partner.
Assurance of Support: You must obtain an assurance of support to ensure financial self-sufficiency after entering Australia.
Application Requirements:
Health Requirement: You and family members applying with you must meet the health requirement.
Character Requirement: You and family members applying with you must meet the character requirement.
Debt Repayment: Any outstanding debts to the Australian Government must be repaid or have an approved repayment arrangement.
No Visa Cancellations or Refusals: You must not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.
Visa Privileges:
- 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 eligible.
- Duration and Travel:
- Initial travel validity of 5 years for unlimited travel to and from Australia.
- To travel after the initial 5-year period, apply for a Resident Return (RRV) or consider Australian citizenship.
Including Family:
Include members of the family unit in your application when applying.
Family members include dependent children and stepchildren.
Cost:
Visa costs from AUD4,990.00.
Additional charge for each family member applying with you.
Subclass 838 Aged Dependent Relative visa
This permanent visa lets a single older person stay in Australia if they rely on a relative living in Australia for financial support.
Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 838): Requirements and Application Details
Eligibility Criteria:
Sponsorship: You must be sponsored by an eligible relative or their partner, and the sponsorship must be approved.
Age Requirement: You must be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia.
Dependency: You must have been dependent on your relative in Australia for basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing for at least the last 3 years before applying. Dependency due to disability preventing work is also considered.
No Partner: To be eligible, you must have no partner.
No Further Stay Condition: Must not have a No Further Stay condition on your current visa.
Assurance of Support: An assurance of support is required to ensure financial self-sufficiency after entering Australia.
Application Requirements:
Health Requirement: You must meet the health requirement.
Character Requirement: You must meet the character requirement.
Debt Repayment: Any outstanding debts to the Australian Government must be repaid or have an approved repayment arrangement.
No Visa Cancellations or Refusals: You must not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.
Visa Privileges:
- 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 eligible.
- Duration and Travel:
- Initial travel validity of 5 years for unlimited travel to and from Australia.
- To travel after the initial 5-year period, apply for a Resident Return (RRV) or consider Australian citizenship.
Including Family:
Include members of the family unit in your application when applying.
Family members include dependent children and stepchildren.
Cost:
Visa costs from AUD4,990.00.
Additional charge for each family member applying with you.
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