[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":82},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f_MHG0EdBWAc3kBzb86_Yx97pGOBneg7H2eek__WhrW4":3,"$fgGpcmMruo6TMQJxznk5nf1eKETMXqIT4gThpSNXjC4M":34},{"_id":4,"name":5,"subclass":6,"slug":7,"category":8,"type":9,"description":10,"officialUrl":11,"sections":12,"__v":33},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459350","Remaining Relative visa","115","remaining-relative-115","Family","Permanent","Permits individuals outside Australia whose only near relatives are in Australia to live there permanently.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fremaining-relative-115",[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-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\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=115)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be outside Australia when you apply for this visa and when we decide your application\n-   be a remaining relative of an Australian citizen or  or an\n-   have an eligible sponsor.\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>)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459351",{"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[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-7)\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-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.\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) 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\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\u002Foverview).\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, you become a permanent resident at the time:\n\n-   you enter Australia on this visa; or\n-   if you previously have been present in Australia and held a permanent visa immediately before last leaving Australia, when we grant this visa\n\n## Include family\n\nYou can include in your application when you apply. You an also add them to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nYou should include details of all your family members, whether they are migrating or not, in the application form. \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](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our [health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth) and [character](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter) requirements.\n\n### Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## Cost\n\nThis visa costs from AUD5,280.00\n\nThere is 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 and the second instalment when we ask you to.\n\nYou might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and .\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=115). 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 outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.\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## Your obligations\n\nYou must enter Australia before the date specified in your grant letter. The first entry date is generally set at 12 months from the date of visa grant.\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee what conditions might be attached to this visa on our [visa conditions page](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=103).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459352",{"title":22,"content":23,"_id":24},"Eligibility","## Have a sponsor\n\nYou must be sponsored by an eligible parent or step-parent, sibling or step-sibling, or an eligible partner of your relative.\n\nWe must approve the sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have other near relatives\n\nWe will not grant you this visa if:\n\n-   you or your partner have a  who usually live outside Australia, or\n-   you or your partner have a  who live in Australia on a temporary visa (and are not an ) or unlawfully. Temporary visas include bridging visas.\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 provide 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](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\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 ask that other non-migrating family members meet the [requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\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 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## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) booklet\n-   sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values) that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws\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.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459353",{"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#### 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\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\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nProvide documents to support your application. 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 eligible relative or relative's eligible partner.\n\nThe sponsor must be:\n\n-   aged 18 years or older and\n-   a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen\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\nWe might ask you for character documents, including police certificates. Do not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. [Learn more about police certificates](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\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#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant 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 coming to 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 visit 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 18 or older\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#### Partner documents\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   character documents\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable\n\nProvide either:\n\n-   your current marriage certificate or\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply\n\nDocuments that prove your de facto relationship include:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you\n\n#### Prepare your documents\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](https:\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 . 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 your application\n-   each document only once, even if you are using 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 the visa on paper. You must be outside Australia 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 (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 (469KB PDF)](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 made in Australia. You can also import existing applications made outside Australia on or after 25 June 2020.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe can't provide you with updates on your application's progress within normal processing times. There may be other things you need to know and might have to do.\n\n#### Travel\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa. \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 or you lodged the application outside of Australia **before** 25 June 2020**,** to provide any additional documents 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\nIf you travel to Australia on a different visa and that visa ends, you can't get a bridging visa to stay in Australia. You must be outside Australia when we make a decision on your application.\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#### 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, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw the application\n-   if you have experienced domestic or family violence see [Family violence provisions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions).\n\nSee how to tell us 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 outside Australia when we decide on your application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nWe will let you know:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions\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.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459354",{"title":30,"content":31,"_id":32},"When you have this visa","[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you travel\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have:\n\n-   a valid visa to enter Australia\n-   a valid passport or other travel document.\n\n#### Arrive before first entry arrival date\n\nYou must enter Australia before the date specified in your grant letter.\n\nIf your visa is still valid and the date specified in your visa grant letter has passed or will pass before you can travel to Australia, you must ensure that:\n\n-   you plan to travel to Australia within the next 12 months\n-   you submit the [travel facilitation letter request form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Ftravel-facilitation-letter-request-form).\n\nWe may then send you a travel facilitation letter. This will state that we allow you to enter Australia after the first entry arrival date of your visa.\n\nWe will not issue a travel facilitation letter unless there is less than 3 months remaining on your first entry arrival date.\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Complete an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving into Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)).\n\n#### Using the SmartGate\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport using the [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you must do when you have this visa\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nYou can check visa details and conditions in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\n### Tell us if things change\n\nSee [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 visa conditions and expiry.\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, you become a permanent resident at the time:\n\n-   you enter Australia on this visa; or\n-   if you previously have been present in Australia and held a permanent visa immediately before last leaving Australia, when we grant this visa\n\nTo see your specific conditions, work and study entitlements use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n### Access 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. Learn more about newly arrived residents’ waiting period from [Services Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\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) 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\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\u002Foverview).\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\nYou can request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frequest-international-movement-records).\n\n### Working\n\nWith this visa you become a permanent resident. You are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\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, you become a permanent resident at particular time:\n\n-   when you enter Australia on this visa; or\n-   if you previously have been present in Australia and held a permanent visa immediately before last leaving Australia-when we grant this 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\nTo prove you have been to Australia, request your international movement records by completing the [Request for international movement records form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Frequest-international-movement-records).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459355",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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