Suppose you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident. In that case, you might be able to sponsor your aged, sick, or frail relatives to move and live in Australia on an aged dependent relative visa if they need care and have few other family members available to provide support. If you're considering an aged-dependent relative visa, here's everything you need to know before applying for aged dependent relative visa subclass 838.

What is Aged Dependent Relative Visa 838?

An aged dependent relative visa is a type of Australian permanent residence visa for people who are not eligible for an Australian permanent resident visa but want to reunite with their family members in Australia.

To apply for an Aged Dependent Relative Visa, you must be the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible citizen; be aged 65 years or older, and meet health and character requirements.

How to Get an Aged Dependent Relative Visa?

To be eligible for this visa, you must show that your parents are financially dependent on you and that you have a good chance of supporting them. To apply for the visa, you will need to provide evidence of your income and savings and your parents' financial situation. If the Aged Dependent Relative Visa is granted, it will allow your parents to live in Australia indefinitely.

List of Eligibility Requirements for visa 838 and 114

For an aged dependent relative visa application to be successful, the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

1. The sponsor must be a citizen of Australia who is either an Australian resident or a citizen.
2. The sponsor and the applicant must not already have another family member in Australia under a different type of visa.
3. The sponsor and applicant are not married or related by blood, adoption, marriage-like relationship, or other close relationships.
4. The sponsor must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of living that the applicant would have enjoyed had they remained in their country of origin.
5. The sponsored person cannot enter Australia unless they meet the health and character requirements specified by law.
6. The sponsored person cannot apply for citizenship within ten years from becoming an aged-dependent relative migrant with this visa.

How much will it Cost to apply for visa 838?

The cost of an aged dependent relative visa subclass 838 will depend on your circumstances and the country you are applying to. For example, a single applicant living in Australia may expect to pay between $2,000 and $3,000. In contrast, a family of four applicants residing in the United States may only need to pay between $1,500 and $1,800.

List of Documents Required for Visa Application

To apply for an aged dependent relative visa, you will need the following documents:

1. Proof of financial support.
2. Letter of intent from your sponsor.
3. Letter of invitation from the embassy or consulate.
4. Police clearance certificate (if available).
5. Medical certificate.
6. A valid passport issued by the applicant's home country and containing at least two blank pages.
7. The latest financial evidence, such as bank statements or a letter from your bank, shows that you have a regular income and sufficient funds to support yourself in Australia. The evidence should be in your name.
8. Evidence of adequate accommodation for the duration of stay in Australia.

These are similar to the aged dependent relative visa subclass 114.