Applying for this Visa

These pages provide information to help you understand and apply for this visa. Before you apply for this visa you should read the Other Family Migration information booklet.
See: Booklet 4 Other Family Migration (153KB PDF file)
See also: Addendum to Booklet 4

Application charge

There is an application charge for this visa. This will usually not be refunded if the application is unsuccessful, or if the application is withdrawn after it has been lodged.
See: Fees & Charges

Other costs

In addition to the application charge the applicant will need to pay for any health examinations. You may be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies from country to country. When you are required to obtain your own police checks, you are personally responsible for all arrangements. There may be other costs associated with the application, such as translating documents into English.

Application checklist

The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that must be provided with an application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Application Checklist Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835) Application Document Checklist (32KB PDF file)

Information to help prepare your application

Certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help Prepare Your Application

Application forms

The table below provides details of the forms required for this visa application.

Responsibility	Form
Sponsor	Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (356KB PDF file) Note: The sponsor must give this form to the applicant to submit with their application.
Applicant	Form 47OF Application for migration to Australia by other family members (797KB PDF file) Form 47A Details of Child or Other Dependent Family Member Aged 18 Years or Over (248KB PDF file) Note: This form is completed by the applicant for this visa, for each dependent relative aged 18 years or over, migrating or not.

Adding family members to your application

In some circumstances dependent children can be added to the application after it has been lodged.

Processing priority

Under Australia's family reunion migration program, a high priority is given to child and partner visa applications. Other family applications have a lower processing priority, and you should expect a substantial wait before your application is finalised.

In the other family categories, carer is given priority over aged dependent relative and remaining relative.

How and where to lodge your application

You must lodge your application in Australia and you must be in Australia when the visa is granted.

All Remaining Relative (subclass 835) applications lodged on or after 1 April 2009 will be processed in the Australian Capital Territory and Regions Office (ACTRO).

Lodge your application in person or by post at either the ACTRO Child and Other Family Processing Centre (preferred) or your nearest state or territory office.
See: Australian Processing Centres

After you lodge your application

Information about what happens after you have lodged an application.
See: After You Lodge Your Application

More information

If you have read all of the available information for this visa and you still require assistance, you can contact the department.
See: More Information