[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":82},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$faR2em9FY9-2xgwPlUaZT4jSHDqvOX3rXdm81mHSkFi4":3,"$fgGpcmMruo6TMQJxznk5nf1eKETMXqIT4gThpSNXjC4M":34},{"_id":4,"name":5,"subclass":6,"slug":7,"category":8,"type":9,"description":10,"officialUrl":11,"sections":12,"__v":33},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592fd","Aged Dependent Relative visa","838","aged-dependent-relative-838","Family","Permanent","Allows aged dependent relatives already in Australia to stay permanently with their family.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Faged-dependent-relative-838",[13,17,21,25,29],{"title":14,"content":15,"_id":16},"Overview","From 23 July 2025, applicants for Other Family subclasses 114, 115, 116, 835, 836 and 838 can import their paper application into ImmiAccount. Some existing applications made outside of Australia before 25 June 2020 cannot be imported into ImmiAccount.\nFor more information, see [Update to ImmiAccount - new online services for paper-based Child, Other Family, Former Residents, and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fnews-media\u002Farchive\u002Farticle?itemId=1338).\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD5,280.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Other Family Visa Queue](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates)\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=838)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for this visa and when we decide on your application\n-   be sponsored by your relative or your relative's partner\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n### Process\n\n![Process Map](\u003C\u002FVisa-subsite\u002FPublishingImages\u002Fprocess graphic.jpg>)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592fe",{"title":18,"content":19,"_id":20},"About this visa","[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia indefinitely\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public healthcare scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen), if eligible.\n\n### Travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel validity ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F)\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include in your application when you apply. You can also add them to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nYou will be required to include details of all your family members, whether they are migrating or not, in the application form.\n\nFor this visa, your family members are your dependent child and stepchild.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)  and [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health and character requirements.\n\n## Cost\n\nThis visa costs from AUD5,280.00. There is also an additional charge for each family member who applies with you.\n\nYou pay for this visa in 2 parts called instalments.\n\nPay the first instalment when you apply. Pay the second instalment when we ask you to. \n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\n\nUse the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator) to work out what your visa will cost. The estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs.\n\nSee more about [visa fees and charges](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges).\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply and when we decide on your application.\n\nAny family members who apply for the visa with you must also be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply.\n\n## Processing times\n\nThe demand for Other Family visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, processing times for these applications can be lengthy.\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nYour application might take longer to process if:\n\n-   you do not fill it in correctly\n-   you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you and\u002For\n-   your information takes longer than usual to verify.\n\nWe can't process your application if you don't pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.\n\nApplications for this visa are subject to .\n\nLearn more about the [Other Family Visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities\u002Fother-family-visas-queue-release-dates) queues and [processing priorities](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Ffamily-visa-processing-priorities).\n\nThe [Reports on Migration Programs](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fstatistics\u002Fvisa-statistics\u002Flive\u002Fmigration-program) have further information on Migration Program outcomes against planning for each migration program year.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f4592ff",{"title":22,"content":23,"_id":24},"Eligibility","## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must be sponsored by an eligible relative or a relative's partner.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou must be old enough to receive the [age pension in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dss.gov.au\u002Fseniors\u002Fbenefits-payments\u002Fage-pension).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be dependent\n\nYou must have been dependent on your relative in Australia for basic needs like food, shelter and clothing for at least the last 3 years  before you apply for the visa.\n\nYou could be dependent on your relative due to disability that prevents you from working.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no partner\n\nTo be eligible for this visa you must have no .\n\n* * *\n\n## Must not have a no further stay condition\n\nThe visa you currently hold must not have a no further stay condition on it.\n\nSee your conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n* * *\n\n## Have assurance of support\n\nYou must be able to obtain an assurance of support.\n\nAn assurance of support assures us that you will not have to rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this visa. The assurance is for you and any family members who come to Australia with you on this visa.\n\nWe will let you know when you need to the assurance of support.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must [meet our health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nWe might also ask that other family members also meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet the character requirement\n\nYou, and family members who apply for the visa with you, must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nWe might also ask that other non-migrating family members also meet the requirement.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back your debt to the Australian government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or have an approved arrangement in place to pay it back.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459300",{"title":26,"content":27,"_id":28},"How to apply","Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nCheck your passport. If you need help with your application, get someone to act on your behalf.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner), or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to [receive documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents) on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\n#### Check your passport\n\nYou don't have to have a valid passport to apply but you must provide details of your most recent passport.\n\nHowever, we will only grant the visa if you have a valid passport.\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou will need proof of identity and character documents. You will also need your sponsor documents.\n\n#### Provide accurate documents\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [cannot prove your identity or do not provide true information.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information)\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nWe need proof of your identity. If you cannot prove your identity:\n\n-   we will refuse your visa application\n-   we might not grant you another visa for 10 years\n-   we might not grant any family members you listed on your application a visa for 10 years\n\nProvide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have been known by\n\n#### Sponsor documents\n\nYour migration must be sponsored by your relative or relative's partner.\n\nThe sponsor must be:\n\n-   aged 18 years or older\n-   a settled Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen\n-   usually resident in Australia\n\nYour sponsor must complete [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (469KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf).\n\nTo prove your relationship with your sponsor, you will need to give us:\n\n-   birth certificate\n-   marriage certificates\n-   death certificates\n-   adoption certificates\n-   family status certificates or family books if officially issued and maintained\n\nTo prove that your sponsor is an eligible citizen or permanent resident, give us:\n\n-   citizenship certificate\n-   passport\n-   valid visa (for eligible New Zealand citizens)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nDo not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. Learn more about .\n\n#### Evidence of your relationship to your relative\n\nShow evidence you are related to your sponsor, such as:\n\n-   a birth certificate\n-   a marriage certificate\n-   an adoption certificate\n-   a family status certificate or family book, if officially issued and maintained\n\n#### Evidence you are dependent on your relative\n\nProvide evidence you are dependent on your relative for basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing, and of how long this support has been provided. Evidence could include:\n\n-   bank statements\n-   money transfers\n-   rent receipts\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependent under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   proof of your relationship with them, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   character documents, if applicable\n\n### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not in Australia with the child\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to stay in Australia on this visa\n\nAlternatively, you can show us:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia, or\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents if applicable\n\nIf the child is not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide [Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (211KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1257.pdf). The person they are staying with must sign the form.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo be included in your visa application as a dependent child, your child must be:\n\n-   under 18 years, or\n-   over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner, or\n-   over 23 years of age, unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents\n-   proof of dependency\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou need to prove that this person is dependent on you. Provide:\n\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf)\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are currently studying\n\nUsually, your child or stepchild must be under 23 years old to be included in your application.\n\nHowever, a dependant older than 23 years can be included if they are unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this case, provide information about the physical or cognitive limitation.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nSend written notification or your forms with your paper application.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide 4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm)of anyone included in the application.\n\nPhotographs must be:\n\n-   passport-size (45mm x 35mm)\n-   less than 6 months old\n-   good quality colour. We don't accept laser copies\n-   a full-face view of your head and shoulders\n-   taken against a plain light-coloured background\n\nYou can wear untinted prescription glasses. If you wear a head covering for religious reasons, you can show only your face.\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original copies and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n#### Certify\n\nDo not certify police certificates. You need to send us the originals.\n\nHave all other documents as a . This includes:\n\n-   non-English documents\n-   English translations\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\n#### Send\n\nSend us:\n\n-   original police certificates\n-   certified copies of all other documents\n-   as much information as possible to help us decide on your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing\n-   all documents with your application, if you can\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply for this visa on paper. You must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens if you [can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Apply on paper\n\nComplete [Form 47OF Application for migration to Australia by other family members (615KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47of.pdf).\n\nYour sponsor must complete:\n\n-   [Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F40.pdf)\n\nComplete the form in English.\n\nYou can't pay for this visa in person.\n\nYou must pay the first instalment when you apply. Pay for the application before it is submitted using the online portal payment function in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). Include evidence the application is paid for with your application.\n\nFor other payment options see [how to pay](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fhow-to-pay).\n\nYou can't submit this application in person. Send the application by post or courier to the Parent, Child and Other Family Processing Centre in Perth at the address on the form. Include all required documents and forms with your application.\n\nIf any of the above steps are incomplete, your application may be invalid. We do not process invalid applications. We will notify you if this is the case, and if requested, return your application.\n\nDo not send original documents with your application, only send [certified copies](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fon-paper\u002Fcertified-copy). Keep a copy of your completed application for your own records, including any supporting documents.\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application and documents. See what you can and must do after you apply.\n\n#### Importing your paper application\n\nAfter you or someone else has submitted your paper application, import it into your ImmiAccount. You can do this after you get your acknowledgement letter.\n\nImporting your application into ImmiAccount gives you access to online services, making it easier to manage your application.\n\nYou can use our online services in ImmiAccount to:\n\n-   attach supporting documents to your application\n-   view messages\n-   update your details\n-   view your application status\n-   apply for a Bridging Visa (BV)\n-   withdraw your application.\n\nFollow these steps to import your application:\n\n1.  Create a new ImmiAccount or log into your existing ImmiAccount. Our website has instructions on how to use [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n2.  Once you log in, import your application by entering your:\n    -   application ID\n    -   date of birth\n    -   identity document number (Passport, ImmiCard or Titre de Voyage number).\n\nFor more information, see [Apply and Manage your application in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fapply-and-manage-your-application).\n\nYou can import any new and existing applications for this visa into ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide you with updates on your application's progress within normal processing times. We will let you know if you need to provide anything further.\n\n#### Travel\n\nTell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. We need to know because you must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we make our decision.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return.\n\nLearn about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Health exams\n\nWe will let you know if you need [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe might ask for  (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\n\n#### Send more information\n\nIf you did not include all necessary documents when you applied, provide them as soon as you can.\n\nWe might also ask you to provide more information.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, to provide any additional documents upload them into ImmiAccount.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach them to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nMake sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, you were granted a bridging visa. If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the bridging visa will start. You can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not cancel your current visa. If you do, you will:\n\n-   be staying in Australia unlawfully\n-   not be eligible for a bridging visa.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Pay the second instalment\n\nPay the second instalment when we tell you to. We will send you an invoice for the instalment after you have met all other requirements for the visa.\n\nYou must pay the instalment or we can't grant the visa.\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou might be able to add family members to your application before we make a decision.\n\nComplete and send us [Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\nYou will also need to provide evidence of your relationship and the family member’s passport.\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form and any additional documents.\n\nAny family members you add to your application after you apply must be in Australia when you add them.\n\nMembers of your family must show they meet our:\n\n-   [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n-   [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nComplete [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nIf you have imported your application into ImmiAccount, you can use it to upload the completed form.\n\nIf you can’t use ImmiAccount attach the completed form to a completed Other Family Visa Processing Centre [online form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fother-family-visa-processing-centre-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nThings you need to let us know about after you have applied include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, address or passport\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee what to do if [your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n#### Assurance of support\n\nYou need to provide an assurance of support when we ask you to.\n\nLearn more about [assurances of support](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fservices\u002Fcentrelink\u002Fassurance-support).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we decide on your application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nKeep a copy of our decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459301",{"title":30,"content":31,"_id":32},"When you have this visa","[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n* * *\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do when you have this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Tell us about a change in your situation\n\n[See what to do if your situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\n### What you can do on your visa\n\nCheck your Resident Return visa expiry, visa conditions, work and study entitlements in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n### Access to Australian Government Benefits\n\nAs a newly arrived resident, you may have to wait before you are able to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Further information is available on the [Human Services](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period) website.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa until the travel validity expires.\n\nIf you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel validity:\n\n-   you will need to apply for and be granted a [Resident Return (RRV)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident\n-   you might also want to consider Australian citizenship. If you become an Australian citizen, you don't require a visa to enter Australia. You will need to apply for an Australian passport and use it to leave and re-enter Australia. See more about eligibility requirements and current processing times for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen)\n\nTo see when your travel validity ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002F).\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.\n\n### Working\n\nWith this visa, you become a permanent resident. This means you can work and study. You are protected by Australian workplace law. See your workplace rights and entitlements.\n\n### Bringing a family member\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day we grant the visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave \n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\n\n#### Ensure your visa is still valid\n\nSee what to do if your [visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Departures SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### Proving you have been to Australia\n\n[Request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459302",0,[35,57,67,75],{"name":36,"slug":37,"city":38,"state":39,"services":40,"phone":53,"website":54,"stateSlug":55,"citySlug":56},"Australian Immigration Law Services","australian-immigration-law-services","Sydney","NSW",[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52],"skilled-nominated-190","skilled-independent-189","skilled-work-regional-491","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494","skills-in-demand-482","employer-nomination-scheme-186","partner-820-801","student-500","temporary-graduate-485","global-talent-858","visitor-600","61280542537","https:\u002F\u002Faustraliavisa.com","new-south-wales","sydney",{"name":58,"slug":59,"city":60,"state":61,"services":62,"phone":63,"website":64,"stateSlug":65,"citySlug":66},"Immagine Australia Immigration Pty. 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