Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114 & 838)

Overview – Aged Dependent Relative Visa

The Aged Dependent Relative Visa allows an older relative who is financially dependent on an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently.
 
This visa is designed for elderly individuals who rely on their Australian family for financial and personal support, and have no spouse or de facto partner.
 
There are two subclasses:

  • Subclass 114 – for applicants outside Australia

  • Subclass 838 – for applicants inside Australia

Who is an “Aged Dependent Relative”?

To qualify, the applicant must:

  • Be aged (old enough to receive the Age Pension in Australia)

  • Be single (never married, divorced, widowed or permanently separated)

  • Have been financially dependent on their Australian relative for at least 3 years

  • Be sponsored by an eligible relative who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen

  • Meet health and character requirements

Who Can Sponsor?

A sponsor must:

  • Be 18 years or older

  • Be the applicant’s parent, child, sibling, niece/nephew, or grandchild/grandparent

  • Be an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen

  • Be settled in Australia (generally living here for at least 2 years)

Important Notes

  • There is a long queue for this visa due to government capping

  • It is a permanent visa, granting full work rights and Medicare access after approval

  • The sponsor must agree to provide financial support and accommodation for 2 years after visa grant

  • Dependency must be ongoing and substantial, not occasional

Offshore vs Onshore Application

  • Apply while in Australia?

    • Subclass 114 (Offshore): ❌ No

    • Subclass 838 (Onshore): ✅ Yes

  • Bridging visa available?

    • Subclass 114 (Offshore): ❌ No

    • Subclass 838 (Onshore): ✅ Yes (BVA or BVE)

  • Must stay lawful during wait?

    • Subclass 114 (Offshore): ❌ Not applicable

    • Subclass 838 (Onshore): ✅ Yes

FAQs – Aged Dependent Relative Visa

1. Who is this visa for?

Elderly relatives who rely financially and personally on an Australian family member and have no other support overseas.

You must be old enough to qualify for the Age Pension in Australia, based on your gender and date of birth.

Yes, you can include dependent family members, such as children, if they meet the criteria.

Yes, due to annual caps, this visa can take many years to be granted.

No. The sponsor must be a close family member as defined in migration law (child, sibling, etc.).

Yes, once granted, you can work and access Medicare as a permanent resident.

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