Parent Visa

Overview

Parents may be eligible to migrate to Australia with a Parent Visa if their child (natural, adopted or step-child) is living in Australia and is an Australian citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Moreover, dependents who are under 23-year-old can be included with your application. 

What can you do with a Parent Visa?

Except for the 870, 884 and 173 Visas, the other visas will give you Permanent Resident status. This means you can enrol to Medicare but you are not eligible to receive welfare or other payments such as a pension from Centrelink.

Who can apply for a Parent visa?

You can apply for a parent visa if you:

• have a child who lives in Australia and is an Australian citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen.
• haven’t already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) Visa when applying for the 804, 884, 864, 103, 143, and 174 Visas
• meet the balance-of-family test (not required for the 870 Visa): at least half of your children and step-children are eligible children, or there are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country
• meet health and character requirements
• have an assurance of support (not required for the 870 Visa)
• pass the income test (for the 870 Visa only)

You can apply for the following onshore, but NO bridging visa is granted:

• Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
• Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
• Contributory Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 173) to Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)

You can apply for the following onshore, and be granted a bridging visa:

• Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
• Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)
• Contributory Aged Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 884) to Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)

Parent Visa Duration

Temporary: 884, 173 and 870 visas
Permanent: 103, 143, 804 and 864 Visas

How much does it cost to apply for Parent Visa?

Application fees for Parent Visas for Financial Year 2023/2024

How can SOL Migration assist you in gaining your Parent Visa?

SOL Migration has a strong team of 5 experienced Registered Migration Agents. Our Registered Migration Agents will assess your eligibility and recommend which pathway is your best option for achieving Permanent Residence in Australia. We will assist you to suit your family’s circumstances.

If you would like to invest for the younger generation in your family to become a permanent resident of Australia in the next few years, read these

1. Arrive in Australia on a Student Visa 500
2. Stay in Australia up to 6 years after graduating with a Temporary Graduate Visa 485 
3. Become a permanent resident in Australia with a General Skilled Migration Visa
4. Or getting married (some might say this is the easiest way) with a Partner Visa

Not sure if you are eligible to apply for a Parent Visa?

Contact SOL Migration today for a free eligibility check!