Citizenship and residence · Subclass 808
Confirmatory (Residence) visa
Closed to new applications from 6 February 2025. Information remains for current holders.
Closed: 6 February 2025. We do not lodge new applications in closed programs. This page is for people who already hold, or are covered by, an eligible visa. See closed and repealed visas.
Who it is for
Existing holders only. The visa is closed to new applications.
Key eligibility
- 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 to apply, and bridging visas
Closed.
Your journey, step by step
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 helps: A registered migration agent plans the Resident Return visa or citizenship application.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| New applications | Closed |
Fields set to null were not published for this visa or do not apply; check the Visa Pricing Estimator.
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Processing times are not published for this visa.
Check the current Home Affairs guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Not applicable to new applications.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
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.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Confirmatory (Residence) visa (subclass 808)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Related
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
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