Aged dependent relative visa subclass 114 allows people to bring their elderly parents and grandparents to live with them in Australia. While this visa allows the parent or grandparent to spend the rest of their lives in the company of their family, it is not intended as a permanent residence. It does not provide any kind of pathway to permanent residency or citizenship.

Here's everything you need to know about aged dependent relative visa 114 and how you can apply for one if your elderly relative would like to move to Australia.

The application process

An aged dependent visa is specifically designed for parents and grandparents of Australian citizens or permanent residents who wish to migrate to Australia. The applicant must be over 65 years old and, depending on which visa subclass is applied for, have minimal financial support.

There are different fees based on which subclass you apply under and whether you are in Australia or overseas. Some people may be eligible for a fee waiver if they meet specific criteria.

If you are applying from outside Australia, there will also be additional requirements such as health checks and police clearances that need to be completed before your application can proceed.

Who qualifies for this visa?

To be eligible for an aged dependent visa, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• They are sponsored by a relative or spouse who is a permanent resident or citizen of Australia. They resided in Australia when that relative was granted citizenship or permanent residency.
• Additionally, they must not have lived outside of Australia for more than six months in any 12 months over 10 years before applying.
• They also cannot have spent more than 180 days outside Australia each year before their application date.
• The main requirements for an aged dependent visa are that you're looking after a grandparent, parent, or other relatives who have reached 65 years of age, and you're usually resident in Australia.
• Your sponsor needs to provide financial support, but it's relatively straightforward as long as they have enough income.

Required documents to apply for aged dependent relative visa subclass 114

• To apply for an aged dependent relative visa 838, you must provide a range of documents proving your relationship with your parent.
• You'll need a birth certificate, marriage certificate, and other supporting documents if you have been married.
• Additionally, if your parent is financially independent, you will need supporting documents such as bank statements and proof of income.
• If you are applying overseas, you will need to prove that you can support yourself while living in Australia.
• This can be done by providing evidence of your employment or savings history.
• If required, additional documentation may be requested at any time during processing.

Submitting the application for aged dependent relative visa 838

Once you have gathered all your necessary documents, submitted your application, and paid the application fee (or paid-up health insurance), it is time to wait. Depending on how busy the Immigration Department is, your aged dependent visa could take anywhere from 3 months to a year.

That's right, you may be waiting about a year before getting an answer on whether or not you can stay in Australia. It also seems that many elderly people are denied Visa 838 these days.