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Subclass 837

Orphan Relative visa

This visa lets a child who is single and already in Australia stay with a relative if their parents are deceased, can't care for them, or can't be found.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD1,870.00

With this visa the child can

  • migrate to Australia as a permanent resident.

  • study and access Medicare.

  • apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.

The child must

  • be under 18 years of age, single, and with no parent to care for them.

  • have a relative who is a settled Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident.

  • be outside Australia when the application is made and when we make a decision.

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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