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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.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,990.00

With this visa you can

  • stay in Australia as a permanent resident.

  • sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia.

  • apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.

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

Processing times

For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
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