Australia Visa Information - Srilanka- Visa Types -Family

Who should apply?
Aged Dependent Relative (Subclass 114)
This visa allows for single, widowed or divorced aged persons who are financially dependent on a relative in Australia to migrate to Australia. An aged person is 65 and over for males, 62 and over for females.

Remaining Relative (Subclass 115)
This visa is for those applicants who are the child or sibling of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, and have no other near relatives residing outside Australia.

Carer (Subclass 116)
This visa is for people who are needed to care for a close family relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen with a medical condition.

Applicants for the above visa categories must be sponsored by an eligible relative in Australia.

VISA APPLICATION
PROCESS

Step 1

Select a visa subclass which is appropriate for the purpose of your travel to Australia and download the relevant visa application form.

Step 2

Your visa application may require supporting documentation. For a list of supporting documentation required for your visa, see checklists provided under Visa Types. Gather together the required supporting documentation for your application.

To avoid delays all supporting documentation should be submitted at the time of application.

Step 3

Organise payment of the visa fees in the form of a bank draft from a Sri Lankan bank.

Step 4

Make an appointment with the Australian AVAC to lodge your application and submit your biometrics

Step 5

Lodge your visa application and submit your biometrics at the AVAC. The Australian Visa Office may contact you to request additional information.

Apply early and travel on time