Subclass 838 Visa grants permanent residency to aged dependents onshore. Eligible applicants need age 67 or older for Age Pension qualification. Sponsors include relatives like children or siblings who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Additional Information: 838 Visa

Source: https://vemvisa.com/en/838-visa/

Financial reliance lasts over three years or stems from disability preventing work. No spouse or de facto partner exists. Sponsors reside in Australia at least two years and provide Assurance of Support.

Process starts with eligibility check. Complete Form 47OF for migration application. Sponsors submit Form 40 to commit financial aid.

Gather passport, birth certificate, and relationship proof. Include bank transfers, shared bills, medical records, health exams, and police certificates. Fees total AUD 7,345 in two instalments: first AUD 5,280 main applicant, second AUD 2,065.

Processing times remain unpublished by Home Affairs. Strong evidence speeds assessment. Holders access healthcare, work rights, study options, and citizenship pathways.

Explore family-sponsored alternatives like Subclass 835 for comparison. VEM guides through requirements for success.

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