Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Onshore)

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 838) may be relevant where an eligible aged dependent relative in Australia is seeking permanent migration through family sponsorship.

• Permanent family pathway
• Onshore aged dependent relative route
• Dependency and family position are central
• Evidence preparation is important

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Eligible aged dependent relatives in Australia
• Families needing an onshore dependency-based family pathway

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Eligible sponsoring relative
• Onshore aged dependent relative eligibility
• Supporting dependency, family and identity documents
• Other subclass-specific criteria

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Review dependency, age and current onshore circumstances

2. 02

   Confirm sponsor eligibility and pathway fit

3. 03

   Prepare dependency, identity and family evidence carefully

4. 04

   Lodge with a clear explanation of the dependency relationship

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Weak evidence of dependency
• Incorrect assumptions about onshore eligibility
• Incomplete sponsor or identity documents

Related information

Other detailed visa pathways.