3.5.1 Australian Residents

Overview

In order to establish residency, it must first be decided if a person is an Australian resident. This section provides details of what constitutes an Australian resident.

Definition

An Australian resident is a person who:

  • resides in Australia; and
  • is one of the following:
  • an Australian citizen;
  • the holder of a permanent visa;
  • the holder of a special category visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia;
  • the holder of a special purpose visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia.


Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-3-income-support-eligibility/35-residency/351-australian-residents

Residing in Australia

Overview

In order to establish residency, it must first be decided if a person is an Australian resident. This section provides details of what constitutes an Australian resident.

Definition

An Australian resident is a person who:

  • resides in Australia; and
  • is one of the following:
  • an Australian citizen;
  • the holder of a permanent visa;
  • the holder of a special category visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia;
  • the holder of a special purpose visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia.


Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-3-income-support-eligibility/35-residency/351-australian-residents/residing-australia

Australian Citizen

Overview

In order to establish residency, it must first be decided if a person is an Australian resident. This section provides details of what constitutes an Australian resident.

Definition

An Australian resident is a person who:

  • resides in Australia; and
  • is one of the following:
  • an Australian citizen;
  • the holder of a permanent visa;
  • the holder of a special category visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia;
  • the holder of a special purpose visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia.


Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-3-income-support-eligibility/35-residency/351-australian-residents/australian-citizen

Permanent and Temporary Visas

Overview

In order to establish residency, it must first be decided if a person is an Australian resident. This section provides details of what constitutes an Australian resident.

Definition

An Australian resident is a person who:

  • resides in Australia; and
  • is one of the following:
  • an Australian citizen;
  • the holder of a permanent visa;
  • the holder of a special category visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia;
  • the holder of a special purpose visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia.


Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-3-income-support-eligibility/35-residency/351-australian-residents/permanent-and-temporary-visas

Special Category Visa

Overview

In order to establish residency, it must first be decided if a person is an Australian resident. This section provides details of what constitutes an Australian resident.

Definition

An Australian resident is a person who:

  • resides in Australia; and
  • is one of the following:
  • an Australian citizen;
  • the holder of a permanent visa;
  • the holder of a special category visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia;
  • the holder of a special purpose visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia.


Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-3-income-support-eligibility/35-residency/351-australian-residents/special-category-visa

Special Purpose Visa

Overview

In order to establish residency, it must first be decided if a person is an Australian resident. This section provides details of what constitutes an Australian resident.

Definition

An Australian resident is a person who:

  • resides in Australia; and
  • is one of the following:
  • an Australian citizen;
  • the holder of a permanent visa;
  • the holder of a special category visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia;
  • the holder of a special purpose visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia.


Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-3-income-support-eligibility/35-residency/351-australian-residents/special-purpose-visa