Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Offshore)
(Subclass 114)
This visa allows aged persons who rely on a relative in Australia for all, or most, of their living costs to migrate to Australia.
This visa requires that the applicant is sponsored by their relative in Australia.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is for people who are:
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aged (age requirements apply)
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financially dependent on a relative in Australia for a reasonable period of time
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single, having never married, or is widowed, divorced or formally separated from their spouse.
Family members of the aged dependent relative may also be included in the application if they meet certain requirements.
What does this visa let me do?
This visa allows you (and your dependent family members) to live as permanent residents in Australia.
You can also:
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work and study in Australia
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receive subsidised healthcare through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
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access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods)
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be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria)
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sponsor people for permanent residence (subject to waiting periods).
The contents of this page are necessarily an abbreviated overview of a very detailed subject. The situation may change as the law can alter quickly and we therefore strongly recommend that you take professional advice about your personal circumstances before placing any reliance on the contents of the website. Contact us to let us know your situation and we will be happy to provide a telephone appraisal without charge.