Confirmatory (Residence) visa 808
Closed to new applications from 6 February 2025. Information remains for current holders.
Closed to new applicants
Who it is for
Existing holders only. The visa is closed to new applications.
Main requirements
- No new applications from 6 February 2025.
- Holders are permanent residents with a 5-year travel facility; after it ends they need a Resident Return visa or citizenship to travel.
Where you apply from
Closed.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Holders: travel and citizenship
Check the travel facility in VEVO; apply for a Resident Return visa or citizenship when needed.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent plans the Resident Return visa or citizenship application.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| New applications | Closed |
Home Affairs does not publish a separate charge for every applicant type on this visa; check the Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Not applicable to new applications.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Holders
Recent and upcoming changes
- 6 February 2025
Closed to new applications.
Questions
I hold an 808 and a New Zealand passport. What should I do at the border?
Home Affairs advises telling the officer you hold a permanent visa and do not want a Special Category visa (444), because a 444 can override your permanent visa.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.