Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114 and 838)
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Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114 and 838)
The Senior Dependent Relative Permit (subclass 114 and 838) is designed for older relatives of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen to reside permanently in Australia. This is conditional upon them being reliant financially on their Australian relative and satisfying the requisite age criteria.
The Senior Dependent Relative Permit (Subclass 114) is intended for applicants who are currently outside Australia. It is necessary for applicants to be offshore at both the time of application submission and when the permit is ultimately approved.
Conversely, the Senior Dependent Relative Permit (Subclass 838) caters to applicants who are already within Australia. Applicants must be onshore within Australia at the time they apply and also when the permit is conferred upon them
Advantages of Obtaining the Aged Dependent Relative Visa
If you become a holder of the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (subclass 114 and 838), it allows you to:
- Reside permanently in Australia
- Pursue Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility)
- Travel to and from Australia for five years starting from the visa issuance date
Qualifications Needed For Visa Applicants
- You need to be sponsored by an Australian relative or their partner
- You must be single, i.e., without a spouse or de facto partner
- You need to fulfill the age and dependency prerequisites
- You are required to have a guarantee of support from an individual
- You need to satisfy the medical and character checks For Sponsors
- You need to be 18 years old or above
- You need to have a settled status in Australia as a citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- You must have habitual residency in Australia
Responsibilities of the Sponsor As a sponsor, once your relative and their dependents arrive in Australia under this visa, you are obligated to provide for
- Housing
- Financial aid If you are also providing the assurance of support, you need to sustain your relative and their family for two years by
- Offering financial aid to prevent them from depending on government welfare
- Repaying any social welfare funds your relatives may claim to the Australian Government
- Providing a reimbursable bond prior to the visa approval
Dependency Prerequisites As an aged dependent relative, you must show evidence that you depend on your Australian relative for essential needs such as food, housing, and clothing, or provide proof of a disability that hinders your ability to work. This support should have been consistent for at least three years before filing the application.
Age Consideration You should be of an age that qualifies you for an aged pension according to the Social Security Act 1991
Inclusion of Family Members in the Visa Application Your dependent child or stepchild may be included in the visa application
Medical and Character Standards You and your family unit members included in the visa application must
Commitment to Australian Values You and all dependent family members included in the application are required to sign an Australian Values Statement, confirming your commitment to live in accordance with Australian laws and lifestyle
Australian Government Debt Clearance Prior to the visa grant, you must ensure that you do not have any due debts to the Australian Government.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general understanding only and does not constitute legal advice. Always refer to the latest information directly from the Department of Home Affairs at Department of Home Affairs Website
FAQ
If you are applying this visa under the post-study work stream, a skill assessment is not needed.
Only if you are applying under the Graduate stream, you must provide an evidence of having your skills assessed by the relevant authority.
While the checklist varies depending on different cases, some of the common documents required are:
- Current passports or travel documents
- Copy of birth certificate showing parents of both primary applicant and the spouse
- Evidence of name change
- Certified copies of marriage certificates
- If you are in de facto relationship, evidence showing a relationship for at least 12 months is required
- If the spouse is widowed, divorced or separated permanently, a certified copy of death certificate, divorce or separation documents are required.
- Health & Character documents
Visa Subclass
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
- Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190)
- Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489)
- Skilled-Regional (Residence) Visa (Subclass 887)
- Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)