Parent Visas
Australia offers several parent visa options for parents of settled Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to reunite with their children in Australia.
Contributory Aged Parent Visa
Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
This permanent visa allows an aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia. The age requirements for this visa are based on changes to the “pension age”, which may be from 65 to 67 years.- Eligibility: Must meet age requirements and have a sponsor.
- Duration: Permanent residency.
- Processing Time: Up to 30 years.
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)
This temporary visa allows the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay temporarily in Australia. The age requirements for this visa are based on changes to the “pension age”, which may be from 65 to 67 years.- Eligibility: Must meet age requirements and have a sponsor.
- Duration: Temporary residency.
- Processing Time: Faster processing with higher visa application charges.
Read More
Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)
This permanent visa enables the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia. The age requirements for this visa are based on changes to the “pension age”, which may be from 65 to 67 years.- Eligibility: Must meet age requirements and have a sponsor.
- Duration: Permanent residency.
- Processing Time: Faster processing with higher visa application charges.
Read More
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)
This temporary visa allows a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay temporarily in Australia. There is no age limit for this visa, but you cannot apply if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.- Eligibility: Must have a sponsor.
- Duration: Temporary residency.
- Processing Time: Higher visa application charges for faster processing.
Read More
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
This permanent visa permits a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to move to Australia. There is no age limit for this visa, but you cannot apply if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.- Eligibility: Must have a sponsor and meet assurance of support requirements.
- Duration: Permanent residency.
- Processing Time: Varies based on demand and planning levels.
Read More
Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
This permanent visa allows a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to relocate to Australia. There is no age limit for this visa, but you cannot apply if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.- Eligibility: Must have a sponsor.
- Duration: Permanent residency.
- Processing Time: Up to 30 years.
Read More
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870)
This temporary visa permits a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years. Parents can stay up to 3 or 5 years per visa, with the option to extend to a maximum of 10 years, but cannot work in Australia.- Eligibility: Must be sponsored by an approved parent sponsor and meet income requirements.
- Duration: Up to 10 years with extensions.
- Processing Time: Varies.
Read More
Parent Visa Assessment
Eligibility Criteria
You may be eligible for a parent category visa if:
- Your child is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Your child has lawfully lived in Australia for at least 2 years prior to your visa application.
- You have a sponsor.
- You meet the Balance of Family test criteria.
- You meet health and character requirements.
Sponsorship
To apply for a parent category visa, you need a sponsor who must be:
- An Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- At least 18 years old.
- Lawfully resident in Australia for at least 2 years before the parent’s visa application.
- Special provisions exist for sponsors under 18 years old.
Duration of Stay
A parent category visa permits you to:
- Reside in Australia for up to 2 years as a temporary resident, or
- Live in Australia as a permanent resident
Balance of Family Test
Applicants must meet the balance of family test, which determines your links to Australia. You qualify if:
- At least half of your children live permanently in Australia, or
- More of your children live permanently in Australia than any other country.
Parent Visa Processing, Support, and Costs
Processing Times for Family Visas
Processing times depend on several factors, including demand and planning levels. Parent and Aged Parent category visas are subject to capping, whereas Contributory Parent visas are not. If a visa type reaches its cap, applicants must wait in a queue until more places become available.
Assurance of Support (Bond)
An assurance of support is an agreement to financially assist a migrating family if necessary, to minimize costs to Australian taxpayers. The assurer agrees to repay any social security payments claimed by the visa applicant or migrating family members.
Parent Visa Application Process and Costs
Parent Visa costs can range from $5,000 to $20,000+. It is essential to receive an individual assessment. Contact us for detailed information on parent visa application costs and to discuss your specific situation.
For more information
Book a Consultation
Level 1
Initial Consultation
- 30 minutes
- Phone , Video call or Face to Face
- For new clients only.
Level 3
Immigration Advice
- 45 minutes
- Phone , Video call or Face to Face
- For existing and new clients
Level 4
Complex Case Matter
- 30 minutes
- Phone or video call
- For new or existing clients
FREE ASSESSMENT
Employee / Corporate / Business Consultation
- 30 minutes
- For new clients only.
Contact Us/General Enquiry
