The main points to be noted in this visa category are listed below:

• Permanent visa
• No age restriction
• Average processing time 30+ years
• No Bridging Visa is available (can be submitted offshore or onshore, but must be offshore when a decision is made)
• Less expensive

• Permanent visa
• No age restriction
• Very expensive application fee
• Current average processing time aprox 6-10 years
• No Bridging Visa available (can be submitted offshore or onshore, but must be offshore when a decision is made)

• Temporary visa – granted for 2 years (after which an application can be made for a permanent visa)
• Splits the expensive application fees over two applications
• Current average processing time aprox 6-10 years
• No Bridging Visa available (can be submitted offshore or onshore, but must be offshore when a decision is made)

The key points to be noted in this visa category are listed below:

• Permanent visa
• Primary applicant must be 65 years or over
• Average processing time 30+ years
• Onshore application – A Bridging Visa is granted which allows the applicants to reside in Australia whilst the application is processing
• Less expensive

• Permanent visa
• Primary applicant must be 65 years or over
• Very expensive application fee
• Current average processing time aprox 6-10 years
• Onshore application – A Bridging Visa is granted which allows the applicants to reside in Australia whilst the application is processing

• Temporary visa – granted for 2 years (after which an application can be made for a permanent visa)
• Splits the expensive application fees over two applications
• Current average processing time aprox 6-10 years
• Onshore application – A Bridging Visa is granted which allows the applicants to reside in Australia whilst the application is processing