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New policies during the COVID-19:COVID-19 Visa Concessions for Parent visas
Introduction
What is a parent visa, what can I do with it and how can parents obtain this visa?
A parent visa allows parents to live in Australia temporarily or permanently. To apply for this visa, the child of parents must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (PR), or eligible New Zealand citizen. There is a Parent visa (subclass 103), Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143 and 173), Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 884 and 864), and Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804).
In 2022, a new Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 870) allows parents to stay in Australia from 5 to 10 years.
The cost of application and application processing time varies significantly under different subclasses.
The Contributory Aged Parent Temporary Visa (subclass 884) and Contributory Parent Temporary Visa (subclass 173) allow parents to stay in Australia for up to 2 years. The holder of a subclass 884 visa and subclass 173 visa can apply for Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864) and Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143) respectively to stay in Australia permanently.
The parents applying must have a sponsor. Many subclasses require the parents to pass the balance of family test and the health and character requirements. Some additional documents, such as assurance of support, may also be required.
Consider the different scenarios below and whether there is an option that is right for you.
Successfully applying a parent visa can be challenging and time-consuming. Our highly skilled team can take you through the process smoothly with minimal cost. Our decades of experience and reputation for achieving positive results for our clients makes Aussie Immigrant Services the best choice for your visa application. To find out how we can help, contact our team via the contact information at the bottom of the page now.
Visa option: Parent Visa (subclass 103)
To apply for a Parent Visa (subclass 103), a parent must:
Processing time
Visa option: Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)
To apply for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173), a parent must:
Visa option: Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143)
To apply for a Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143), a parent must:
Processing time
We process applications for this visa in date of lodgement order and according to the planning levels set in the Migration Programme each year. Given the ongoing strong demand for this visa processing times might vary between programme years.
If you hold the Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) and you would like to stay in Australia permanently, you can apply for the Permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) before your temporary visa expires.
As at January 2022, we have released for final processing:
Visa option: Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa 870
To apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870), a parent must
Processing time
Visa option: Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
To apply for an Aged Parent visa (subclass 804), a parent must:
Processing time
Up to 30 years
Visa option: Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 884)
To apply for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 884), a parent must:
Visa option: Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864)
To apply for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864), a parent must:
If you hold a Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864) and you would like to stay in Australia permanently, you can apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 864) before your temporary visa expires.
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