Visa file / Visitor and other visas
Retirement visa 410
Further visas only for existing or former 410 holders and their partners.
Closed to new applicants
Who it is for
Existing Retirement visa holders and their partners, and former holders and partners who have not held another substantive visa since last entering Australia. Not available to new or first-time applicants.
Closed to new applicants: Home Affairs states the visa is closed to new applicants but does not show the date on its page.
Published eligibility
- Be an existing or eligible former 410 holder, or the partner of one.
- Self-supporting while in Australia; generally no Government benefits or Medicare.
- Adequate health insurance maintained during the previous stay and ongoing.
- Character, including an Australian police clearance when rolling over the visa.
- Alternative criteria introduced on 1 July 2017 can apply where some criteria cannot be met.
Where you apply from
In or outside Australia; if you apply in Australia you must be in Australia when it is granted. Lodged on Form 1383.
Related
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
Plan the rollover
Check health insurance and police clearances before the visa ends.
Where a registered migration agent can helpChecks eligibility and the alternative criteria.
- 02
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
Where a registered migration agent can helpSets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
- 03
Lodge
Lodge Form 1383 with documents.
Where a registered migration agent can helpPrepares the application.
- 04
Grant
Valid 10 years; work and study allowed. Does not lead to permanent residence.
Where a registered migration agent can help
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$625 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$315 |
| Family member under 18 | A$155 |
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
Processing times: not published by Home Affairs for this visa. Not listed in the Home Affairs processing time guide. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- Not an existing or eligible former holder or partner.
- Health insurance not maintained.
- Character.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
Application
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
- Home Affairs: Retirement visa (subclass 410)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.