Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Orphan relative (inside Australia) 837 in Australia for German citizens
Orphan relative (inside Australia) — what you need to know
Lets a child who is single come to Australia to live with a relative if their parents are deceased, can't care for them or can't be found. The applicant has to be inside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, at the time of application and at the time of decision. The relative must be an Australian citizen who is ordinarily resident in Australia, hold permanent residency, or be a New Zealand citizen eligible for Australian citizenship, or be an Australian permanent resident.
Eligible individuals:
- Child
- Minor
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed 1 month. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Temporary and permanent family visa
Category
Family visas