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Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114)
Overview: The Aged Dependent Relative visa is a permanent visa designed for older individuals who rely on a relative living in Australia for financial support. It enables the applicant to live in Australia permanently, access Medicare, work or study, and eventually apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.
This to visa was permanently closed to new applications on 2 June 2014. No further application for this visa can be made. This is for reference only.
The Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114) is a permanent visa that allows some older people who meet age requirements to migrate to Australia if they rely on an eligible relative in Australia to provide financial support.
Requirements
To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:
- be sponsored by a relative or partner who lives in Australia
- demonstrate that they have been wholly or substantially dependent on the relative in Australia for financial support for basic needs of food, shelter and clothing or because they have a disability which prevents them from working. This support must have been continuing for at least three (3) years.
- meet the age requirements
- not have a spouse or de facto partner
- have someone who will provide an assurance of support
- meet health and character requirements
Take Away Points
🦘 Lets your elderly relative join you in Australia for good
💌 Requires you to sponsor them as a settled Australian resident
📅 Processing can take years, so plan ahead early
💰 They must be financially dependent on you long-term
🏡 Gives them permanent residency and a safe home with family