Apply for a Seniors Card

To be eligible for a Victorian Seniors Card, you must meet each of the following critera:

1. You must be 60 years of age or over
2. Working less than 35 hours per week in paid employment, or fully retired
3. A permanent resident of Australia, residing in Victoria

'Permanent resident of Australia' is defined as Australian citizens and all holders of Australian permanent visas.
'Residing in Victoria' means that an applicant's primary residence, at which they spend the majority of the year, is in Victoria.

If you do not meet all three of these criteria, you are not eligible.

How do I apply?

You can download or pick up your form

Seniors Card application forms are available from Australia Post outlets for pick up.

Alternatively, you can download and print a Seniors Card application form (PDF 260KB).

Please send your completed application form to:

You can also scan and email your completed form to: seniorscard@health.vic.gov.au

Allow approximately 3-4 weeks to process your application and receive your card. You can apply up to 3 weeks before your 60th birthday, if you meet the other two eligibility criteria.

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