A permanent visa letting a single older person stay in Australia if they rely on a relative living in Australia for financial support.
At a Glance
- Stay: Permanently
- Visa cost: From AUD6,600.00 (Concessions apply in limited circumstances; from 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)
Who It Is For
- Be inside Australia (but not in immigration clearance) when you apply and when decided
- Be sponsored by your relative or the relative's partner
- Single older person who relies on a relative in Australia for financial support
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Stay in Australia indefinitely
- Work and study
- Enrol in Medicare
- Sponsor relatives to come to Australia
- Attend free English classes if eligible
- Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
Good to Know
- Processing is by the Other Family Visa Queue
- Paper applications can be imported into ImmiAccount from 23 July 2025; some made outside Australia before 25 June 2020 cannot
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.