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Parent Visa
Parent Visa Subclass 103
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 173
Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143
Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804
Contributory Aged Parent (Temp) Visa Subclass 884
Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 864
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 870
Bring my Parents to Australia
Parent Visa Subclass 103
The Parent Visa Subclass 103 is a permanent visa that allows a parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.
Waiting times for the Parent Visa Subclass 103 of up to 30 years may apply to processing of this visa. Applicants do not qualify for a Bridging Visa.
The Visa Application Fees for this visa are significantly less than most other Parent visa options however this may need to be balanced against the limitations of this visa.
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Bring my Parents to Australia
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Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 173
The Contributory Parent Temporary Visa Subclass 173 permits a parent to live in Australia for two years and is generally used as a pathway to the Permanent Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143. This allows for the cost of the permanent visa to be spread over the two applications.
Applicants must be “sponsored” and the sponsor must have resided in Australia for at least 2 years. Applicants must also pass the “Balance of Family” test, which requires that they have more children living permanently in Australia than in any other country.
Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143
The Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143 is a permanent Australian visa.
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Applicants (except for the Retirement Pathway) must :
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be sponsored by an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
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meet the balance of family test, &
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provide an assurance of support
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must be outside Australia at the time of decision.
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Visa Application Charges for each applicant are circa AUD$48K (plus the assurance of support).
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Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 870
There must first be an approved Parent Sponsor before an application can be made for the Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa Subclass 870 and the applicant must be the parent, step-parent or parent-in-law of the sponsor.
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The Balance of Family Test and/or Assurance of Support do not apply to this visa.
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Applications for this visa can be made for terms of either 3 or 5 years and will permit you to reapply up to a cumulative maximum term of ten years (criteria apply)
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Sponsorship approval is provided via a separate application process and permits applications to be made for the Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa Subclass 870 for a period of 6 months from grant.
"Bring my Parents to Australia"
Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804
The Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804 is a permanent visa that allows a parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.
To apply for the Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804, you must be old enough to be eligible to receive the aged pension in Australia.
Waiting times for the Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804 are significant for this visa. Applicants may, however qualify for a Bridging Visa.
The Visa Application Fees for this visa are significantly less than most other Parent visa options
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Contributory Aged Parent (Temp) Visa Subclass 884
The Contributory Aged Parent Temporary Visa Subclass 884 permits a parent to live in Australia for two years and is generally used as a pathway to the Permanent Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 864 This allows for the cost of the permanent visa to be spread over the two applications.
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To apply for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 884, you must be old enough to be eligible to receive the aged pension in Australia.
Applicants must be “sponsored” and the sponsor must have resided in Australia for at least 2 years. Applicants must also pass the “Balance of Family” test, which requires that they have more children living permanently in Australia than in any other country.
Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 864
The Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143 is a permanent Australian visa.
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Applicants must :
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be old enough to be eligible to receive the aged pension in Australia.
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be sponsored by an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
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meet the balance of family test, &
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provide an assurance of support
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must be outside Australia at the time of decision.
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Visa Application Charges for each applicant are circa AUD$48K (plus the assurance of support).