Forms 1383 and 1249: Retirement Visas and State Sponsorship

By Madhab Kharel · Updated 25 October 2026

Form 1383 concerns temporary retirement visa applications and Form 1249 concerns state or territory sponsorship for Investor Retirement matters. These are restricted pathways, not a general option for anyone wishing to retire in Australia.

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Check existing or former visa history

The current Form 1383 states that subclasses 405 and 410 are closed to new applicants and identifies circumstances for relevant existing or former holders seeking a subsequent application. Review the full visa sequence, including any intervening substantive visa. Age or retirement savings alone do not establish eligibility.

Sponsorship is not the visa application

Form 1249 concerns the state or territory sponsorship element of an Investor Retirement matter. Confirm that the proposed sponsorship and application route remain available in the particular case. Sponsorship, investment, income and health-insurance evidence should address the correct period and requirements.

Compare any permanent pathway separately

The Department also publishes a retirement visa permanent pathway. That is a separate assessment with its own requirements and exclusions. Do not assume a temporary renewal automatically produces permanent residence. Before committing money or travel, clarify the intended application, status implications and current instructions.

Before you proceed: a practical checklist

• All relevant 405 or 410 grants and intervening visa history.
• Current state or territory advice where sponsorship is required.
• Income, investment and insurance evidence requested for the actual pathway.

Use the latest Department instructions and retain a complete copy of what you provide. If a date is uncertain or a document is missing, explain the issue rather than giving an unsupported answer.

Related guide: Read the connected form or process guide.

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We look beyond a completed PDF to the legal issue it needs to address. Before accepting work, we confirm how the request relates to your circumstances and whether it falls within our scope.

• Lawyer-led assessment: advice connects the facts, supporting evidence and relevant immigration requirements.
• Clear scope and fees: where a fixed fee is quoted, the agreed work and exclusions are recorded in writing. There are no monthly administration fees for that agreed service.
• Evidence checked in context: we identify gaps, inconsistent records and matters needing explanation.
• Practical communication: you understand the proposed next step and what we need from you. Any additional work is discussed before the scope changes.

Our process

1. Understand the request. Send the complete notice, relevant history and any stated deadline so we can identify the issue.
2. Confirm the pathway and scope. We assess the relevant process and explain the work, fees and responsibilities before proceeding.
3. Prepare and check. We help organise evidence within the agreed scope, address inconsistencies and ask you to confirm the facts. Clinical, laboratory and official certifications must come from the appropriate professional or authority.
4. Submit and plan the next step. We confirm the agreed submission responsibilities, keep the relevant record and explain any further action covered by the engagement.

Discuss your circumstances

Contact Emigrate Lawyers or call 1300 807 134. If you have a refusal, cancellation or deadline approaching, use our urgent visa enquiry pathway and provide the notice and stated deadline. An enquiry does not extend a deadline.

Official sources

Checked 25 October 2026. Always follow the current form, relevant program page and any instructions issued for your matter.

• Department of Home Affairs — Form 1383 (PDF)
• Department of Home Affairs — Form 1249 (PDF)
• Related Department of Home Affairs guidance

Disclaimer

This article provides general information only and is not legal advice. It does not take account of your individual circumstances and does not create a lawyer–client relationship. Laws, forms, fees and procedures can change. Obtain advice about your circumstances before acting. No visa outcome, review outcome or processing timeframe is guaranteed. Sending an enquiry does not mean the firm has accepted instructions or agreed to meet a deadline.