Aged Parent visa (subclass 804)

A permanent visa letting an aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia.

At a Glance

• Stay: Permanently
• Visa cost: From AUD8,665 over 2 instalments for a single applicant (Concessions apply in limited circumstances; additional fees may apply (see About this visa, Costs); from 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)

Who It Is For

• Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
• Be old enough to receive the Australian age pension
• Not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa

What You Can Do With This Visa

• Stay in Australia indefinitely
• Work and study
• Enrol in Medicare
• Sponsor family members to come to Australia
• Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• Attend free English classes if eligible
• Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible

Good to Know

• Demand is greater than places each year, so there are long processing times (see Parent visa queue release dates)
• Parent visa applications (103, 143, 804, 864) must be lodged online in ImmiAccount

Getting Advice

Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.