Aged Dependent Relative Visas
The Aged Dependent Relative Visa is a permanent visa for older people who are single and financially dependent on an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Visa Criteria
| Sponsorship by a Relative in Australia |
The applicant must be related to an Autralian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or an eligible New Zealand Citizen. The following relatives are eligible to sponsor for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa:
- Parent
- Chidren
- Brothers and Sisters
- Aunts & uncles
- Nieces & nephews
- Grandchildren or grandparents.
This includes half and step-realtives and relatives that have been adopted.
In order to sponsor for an Aged Dependent Relative visa, the sponsor must be over 18 and "settled" in Australia (this generally means having lived here for at least the last 2 years). |
| Dependency |
The applicant must have been financially dependent on the sponsor for approximately three years and remain so. To be financially dependent the applicant must rely on the sponsor for financial support for their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. |
| Marital Status |
The applicant must not be married at the time of application. This can be as a result of being widowed, divorced or formally seperated. |
| Age |
Men must be 65 or older and women must be over 62 years old - the age limit for women is being increased gradually to 65. |
| Assurance of Support |
An assurance of support is required in all cases. |
Duration and Conditions
Results in the grant of a permanent visa with a travel facility valid for 5 years from date of grant.
Do I apply in Australia or Overseas?
You may either be in Australia or overseas when applying for a Aged Dependent Visa.
If you would like to discuss your eligibility for an Aged Dependent Relative visa please send us an email inquiry or call us on +61-2-9230-0888.
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