Orphan Relative visa (subclass 837)
🇦🇺 Australia visas · Family
What it is
Permanent visa (applied in Australia) for an orphaned child cared for by an Australian relative.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- See Home Affairs.
- Processing time
- See Home Affairs processing times.
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- Dependants
- Conditional
- Age
- Under 18
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (base application charge)
- AUD 2,475
- Application fee (per applicant 18+)
- AUD 1,235
- Application fee (per applicant under 18)
- AUD 625
Key requirements
- Under 18 and orphaned
- Cared for by an Australian relative who sponsors you
Working on this visa
Full work rights - permanent visa; no hourly limit.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 25 July 2026.