FAQ
Common questions.
Is the Australia retirement visa still open?
No. Australia stopped taking new applications for this visa on 1 June 2018. The older Retirement visa (subclass 410) is closed to new applicants too.
What happens to people who already have it?
People who hold a subclass 405 or 410 visa can keep applying for a new one. People who held one on 8 May 2018 may be able to apply for permanent residence through a Parent visa (subclass 103) or Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).
What are the other ways to live in Australia?
Our other tools cover the working holiday visa and student visa for Australia. Each page shows the rules and the official link.
Which retirement visas are still open?
39 countries in our list: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
Sources
- Australia: Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405) (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Australia: Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405) (legislation.gov.au)
- Australia: Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405) (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Australia: Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405) (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.