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.
Main requirements
- 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.
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.
- Plan the rollover
Check health insurance and police clearances before the visa ends.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent checks eligibility and the alternative criteria. - Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed. - Lodge
Lodge Form 1383 with documents.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent prepares the application. - Grant
Valid 10 years; work and study allowed. Does not lead to permanent residence.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$625 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$315 |
| Family member under 18 | A$155 |
Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Not listed in the Home Affairs processing time guide. Read 22 October 2026. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Not an existing or eligible former holder or partner.
- Health insurance not maintained.
- Character.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Application
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
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.