Family Visas

Aged Dependent Relative Visa - Subclass 838

Subclass 838 visa is a permanent visa that lets a single older person to stay in Australia if they are dependent on a relative living in Australia for financial support

Aged Dependent Relative Visa - Subclass 838

With aged dependent relative visa you can

  • stay in Australia as a permanent resident
  • sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
  • work and study in Australia
  • apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
  • enrol in Australia’s public healthcare scheme
  • You must

  • be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for this visa and when we decide on your application
  • be sponsored by your relative or your relative’s partner
  • Apply from

  • You must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply and when we decide on your application.
  • Any family members who apply for the visa with you must also be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply.
  • Travel to and from Australia for 5 years

    You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.

    If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:

  • you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
  • you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don’t require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for Australian citizenship
  • Process
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    We understand that it can sometimes be frustrating, stressful and confusing when you want apply for a visa to Australia.

    If you have any queries related to Aged Dependent Relative 838 Australia, Call us on (02) 8678 5756 to arrange a personal consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents.

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