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Australian Parent Visa: All You Need To Know

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Are you currently living in Australia and wishing your parents would come and stay with you? The Parent Visa pathway could allow parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents to move to Australia for a short time or permanently, depending upon the type of visa you apply for and other requirements.

Eligibility Criteria For An Australian Parent Visa

With a permanent visa, your parents can reside with you. It provides an alternative for individuals looking to relocate to Australia. If you meet the following criteria, you may be eligible to apply for a parent visa:
  1. Child has to be PR Holder or Citizen It can be beneficial if the child of the parents is a Permanent Resident holder or Citizen. However, to sponsor them, the child must have lived in the country for a minimum of two years.
  2. Meet Family Balance Test Criteria Each parent must meet the requirements of the balance of family test, which they must successfully pass. If at least half of their children, including stepchildren, are either permanent residents or citizens of Australia, they may qualify for the Australian Parent Visa.
  3. Health and Character Criteria Parents are required to meet health and character criteria. It is recommended that they undergo a health check-up which includes an x-ray, HIV test, and medical assessment. Similarly, this also pertains to applicants seeking non-contributory parent visas. Parents applying for this visa must undergo a health assessment before the non-contributory parent visa is granted.

Eligibility Criteria For Contributory Aged Parent Visa

If an elderly individual is over 65 years of age, they may be eligible for a contributory aged parent visa and can be the primary visa applicant. However, if he is under 65 years old, he can still submit an application as a secondary applicant.

Different Visa Options

There are several options available for Parent Visas that lead to Australian PR. They are as mentioned below:

Parent Visa (Subclass 103)

The Parent Visa 103 allows permanent residency in Australia if you:

  • Have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Receive sponsorship
  • Fulfill the Balance of Family test
This visa lets you:
  • Stay, work and study permanently in Australia
  • Apply for Australian citizenship if you are eligible
  • Enroll in Australia’s Medicare scheme related to health
  • Travel to and from the country for 5 years from the date the visa is granted

Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)

The temporary contributory parent visa grants you the opportunity to reside, work, and study in Australia for a maximum of two years. Eligibility requires having a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. To apply, you must:

  • Be sponsored by a child who has resided lawfully in Australia for at least two years prior to your visa application
  • And fulfill the Balance of Family test.

Contributory Parent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 143)

This visa lets you stay permanently in Australia and offers the benefits same as Parent Visa (Subclass 103). To apply for this visa, you must be:

  • Sponsored
  • Meet the Balance of Family test
  • Hold temporary Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 173)

Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)

The visa lets an aged parent live permanently in Australia. To apply for this visa, you must:

  • Be an aged parent with a child who is a citizen of Australia, a permanent resident of Australia, or an eligible citizen of New Zealand
  • Have a sponsor
  • Meet age requirements
  • Meet Balance of Family test.

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)

The temporary visa lets you live in Australia for up to 2 years if you:

  • Are sponsored by a child who has been lawfully living in Australia for minimum 2 years before you apply for a visa
  • Meet age requirements
  • Meet the Balance of Family test

Contributory Aged Parent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 864)

The visa lets aged parents stay permanently in Australia and offers the benefits same as Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804). To apply for this visa, you must:
Be sponsored

    • Meet age requirements
    • Meet the Balance of Family test
    • Hold temporary Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 884)

Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870)

This visa lets your parents stay temporarily in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years. To apply for this visa you must:

  • Have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen resided for 4 years in Australia
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be outside Australia for at least 90 days (unless invited in writing by the Department)
  • Provide health insurance evidence
  • Not have public health debt (unless repayment arrangements have been made)
  • Fulfill health, character, and national security standards
  • Have a taxable income of at least $83,454.80 (for sponsor)
  • Unlike permanent Parent visas, this visa doesn’t mandate the Balance of Family Test, so applicants aren’t obliged to have over half of their children residing in Australia.
  • Costs

$5,000 for 3 years
$10,000 for 5 years

In need of assistance with the Parent Visa Australia? ACME Migration is here to guide you through the process and ensure a smooth transition for you and your family. Connect with us today to start your journey!

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