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Parent visa - Pathway to Reuniting With Your Parents
Australia offers several parent visa options that allow parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia either temporarily or permanently. These visas provide an opportunity for parents to join their children and families, and some offer a pathway to permanent residency.
Types of Australian Parent Visas
Australia has a range of parent visas, both permanent and temporary,
designed to suit
different needs based on age, financial contributions, and processing
times. The main
visa options include:
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) – Permanent
The Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) allows parents to live permanently in Australia if they have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa requires a higher application fee but has a faster processing time compared to non-contributory parent visas.
Permanent residency for parents of Australian citizens or residents.
A pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) – Temporary
The Subclass 173 Contributory Parent Visa is a temporary visa that allows parents to live in Australia for up to 2 years. After holding the temporary visa, parents can apply for the Subclass 143 Contributory Parent Visa to gain permanent residency.
Stay in Australia for up to 2 years.
Allows time to prepare financially for the Subclass 143 application.
Parents can apply for the Subclass 143 visa while holding this visa.
Parent Visa (Subclass 103) – Permanent
The Parent Visa (Subclass 103) allows parents to live permanently in Australia. It is a more affordable option compared to contributory visas but comes with longer processing times.
Permanent residency for parents of Australian citizens or residents.
Long processing times, potentially over 30 years.
A pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements
Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) – Permanent
The Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) is for parents who are aged (pension age or older) and already in Australia. It allows parents to live in Australia permanently, but processing times can be long.
Permanent residency for aged parents of Australian citizens or residents.
Allows applicants to stay in Australia on a bridging visa while waiting for their application to be processed.
A pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) – Permanent
The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) is for parents who are of pension age and already in Australia. This visa allows parents to stay permanently with their children in Australia and has faster processing times compared to the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804).
Permanent residency for aged parents of Australian citizens or residents.
Allows applicants to stay in Australia on a bridging visa while waiting for their application to be processed.
A pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Faster processing compared to the Subclass 804 visa.
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) – Temporary
The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 884) is a temporary visa for aged parents allowing aged parents stay in Australia for up to 2 years. It allows time to apply for the Subclass 864 permanent visa.
Stay in Australia for up to 2 years.
Apply for the Subclass 864 permanent visa during your stay.
Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870)
The Subclass 870 Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa allows parents to live in Australia temporarily for up to 5 years without needing to meet the Balance of Family Test. This visa is ideal for parents who want to stay with their children in Australia on a temporary basis.
Stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years.
No requirement to meet the Balance of Family Test.
Can be renewed for a maximum total duration of 10 years in Australia.
Must be sponsored by an eligible child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Eligibility Criteria for Australian Parent Visas
The eligibility requirements for Australian parent visas vary depending on the visa type:
Balance of Family Test:
For permanent parent visas (except for the Subclass 870), you must meet the Balance of Family Test
Age Requirements:
For the Aged Parent Visas (Subclass 804, 864, 884), you must be of pension age or older.
Sponsorship:
You must be sponsored by a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. For the Subclass 870, the sponsor must meet income requirements and apply to become an approved sponsor.
Health and Character Requirements:
All applicants must meet Australian health and character requirements, including undergoing medical exams and providing police certificates.
Why Choose Migration Pathfinders for Your Parent Visa Application?
Help you determine the most suitable parent visa for your situation.
Guide you through the parent visa and sponsorship requirements.
Ensure your visa application is complete and compliant with Australian immigration requirements.
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