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