Family Migration
Parent Visa
If you have a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen or permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, you may be eligible to apply for parent migration.
Your spouse and other family members may be included in your application if they meet certain requirements.This visa requires sponsorship from your child in Australia.
Basic Requirements for Parent Visa:
| Balance of Family Test |
Must pass the balance of family test. At least half of your children are settled Australian citizen or permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. |
| Sponsorship |
Must be sponsored by an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or an eligible New Zealand Citizen. Usually by your child. |
*Every applicant will have to pass all health and character requirements before granting this visa
There are different Visa Subclasses and requirements for Parent Visa. Please Click here if you are already inside Australia or click here if you are outside Australia
If you are inside Australia :
| Visa Subclass |
Basic Visa Requirements |
| Aged Parent (Permanent) (Subclass 804) |
If you are an aged parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen, you will be eligible to apply for this visa. |
| Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 864) |
If you are an aged parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen, you will be eligible to apply for this visa. This visa costs more than the Aged Parent Visa but is generally processed faster. |
| Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) |
If you are an aged parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen, you will be eligible to apply for this visa to live in Australia for two (2) years. If you hold this visa you can apply for the permanent Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864). |
| Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (from Subclass 884 to Subclass 864) |
If you are an aged parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen and you hold a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884), you can apply for a permanent visa Contributory Aged Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 864). |
If you are Outside Australia:
| Visa Subclass |
Basic Visa Requirements |
| Parent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 103) |
If you are a parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen, you will be eligible to apply for this visa.But you may
have to wait many years before being granted this visa, as the Government limits the number of places available each program year. |
| Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 143) |
If you are a parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen, you will be eligible to apply for this visa. This visa costs more than the Parent (Permanent) Visa but is generally processed faster. |
| Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) |
If you are a parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen, you will be eligible to apply for this visa to live in Australia for two (2) years. If you hold this visa you can apply for the Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143). |
| Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (from Subclass 173 to Subclass 143) |
If you are a parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen and you hold a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), you can apply for a permanent visa Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143). |
