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- Parent Visa Subclass 103
- Contributory Parent Temporary Visa 173
- Contributory Parent Visa 143
- Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa Subclass 870
- Aged Parent Visa 804
- Contributory Aged Parent Temporary Visa 884
- Contributory Aged Parent Visa 864
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 2023, 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.
Applying outside Australia
Scenario 1
- You are applying outside Australia
- You have a child who lives in Australia
- You want to become a permanent Australian resident
Visa option: Parent Visa (subclass 103)
To apply for a Parent Visa (subclass 103), a parent must:
- Meet the balance of family test
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have a sponsor
Processing time
- Up to 30 years
Scenario 2:
- You are applying outside Australia
- You have a child who lives in Australia
- You want to live in Australia for up to 2 years as a temporary resident
- You are prepared to pay higher visa application charges for faster processing
Visa option: Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)
To apply for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173), a parent must:
- have a sponsor
- meet the balance of family test
- meet health and character requirements.
Applying either in or outside Australia
Scenario 3
- You are applying either inside or outside Australia
- You have a child who lives in Australia
- You want to become a permanent Australian resident
- You are prepared to pay higher visa application charges for faster processing
Visa option: Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143)
To apply for a Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143), a parent must:
- meet the balance of family test
- have an assurance of support
- meet health and character requirements
- have a sponsor.
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 31 October 2023, we have released the following applications for final processing:
- Contributory Parent visa applications with a queue date up to May 2017
- Parent visa applications with a queue date up to October 2011
- Aged Parent visa applications with a queue date up to December 2012
Scenario 4
- You are applying either in or outside Australia
- You have a child who lives in Australia, who is at least 18 years of age
- You want to stay in Australia from 3 to 5 years
- You want to apply a visa with relatively faster process time (approximately 70 days)
Visa option: Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa 870
To apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870), a parent must
- Have a sponsor
- Meet the health and character requirement
- Have sufficient funds
Applying in Australia
Scenario 5
- You are applying inside Australia
- You have a child who lives in Australia
- You want to become a permanent Australian resident
- You meet age requirements
Visa option: Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
To apply for an Aged Parent visa (subclass 804), a parent must:
- meet the age requirements
- meet the balance of family test
- meet health and character requirements
- have a sponsor.
Processing time
Up to 30 years
Scenario 6
- You are applying in Australia
- You have a child who lives in Australia and you want to live in Australia for up to 2 years as a temporary resident
- You meet age requirements
- You are prepared to pay higher visa application charges for faster processing
Visa option: Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 884)
To apply for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 884), a parent must:
- meet age requirements
- meet the balance-of-family test
- have a sponsor.
Scenario 7
- You are applying in Australia
- You have a child who lives in Australia and you want to become a permanent Australian resident
- You meet age requirements
- You are prepared to pay higher visa application charges
Visa option: Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864)
To apply for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864), a parent must:
- meet age requirements
- meet the balance-of-family test
- meet health and character requirements
- have an assurance of support
- have a sponsor.
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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