Permanently
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Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 838)
This permanent visa lets a single older person remain in Australia if they rely on a relative living in Australia for financial support.
At a Glance
From AUD 5,280.00
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You need to
- be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you lodge this visa application and when we decide on your application
- be sponsored by your relative or your relative's partner
Help with your visa
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With this visa you may
- remain in Australia indefinitely
- work and study in Australia
- enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, Medicare
- sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
- attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program, if eligible
- lodge an application for Australian citizenship, if eligible.