CONTRIBUTORY PARENT VISAS
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The visa requirements listed on this website are general guidelines and represent the most common criteria. However, additional requirements or different criteria may apply based on individual circumstances. It is important to consult with an immigration professional or the relevant authorities to ensure you meet all specific requirements for your situation.
A Contributory Aged Parent Visa allows an aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia either temporarily with the subclass 884, or permanently, with the subclass 864.
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Subclass 884
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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You must be in Australia when you apply for this visa
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You must be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia - currently 67
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You must meet the balance of family test
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You must have an eligible child who is settled in Australia as an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
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You must be sponsored by eligible child, eligible relative or community organisation
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You must not hold or have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Subclass 870) visa or have any parent visa application pending (still to be assessed) with the Department
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You must meet the health and character requirements
WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS YOU TO DO
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Live, work and study in Australia for up to 2 years
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Travel to and from Australia during the validity of the travel facility of the visa
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Access Australia's health care scheme - Medicare during the validity of the visa. You may find information about Medicare eligibility at Services Australia website.
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Apply for permanent residency via subclass 864 visa
IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
Subclass 884 visa holders should be aware that:
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They must comply with all conditions imposed on the visa applicant when the visa was granted
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They must obey Australian law
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They are encouraged to maintain adequate health insurance for the whole duration of their stay in Australia when not eligible for Medicare. You may find information about Medicare eligibility at Services Australia website.
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A subclass 884 visa is generally valid for up to two years. Once that visa expires, you will need to hold another valid visa to remain in Australia lawfully. If you have applied for subclass 864 visa, you will be able to remain in Australia as a Bridging Visa A holder until a decision is made on your application.
FEES AND CHARGES
Government Visa Application Charges
First instalment:
Base visa application charge for contributory aged parent visa (subclass 884) is of AUD5,040.00.
Additional applicant charge for those who are 18 or over is of AUD2,515.00
Additional applicant charge for those under 18 is of AUD1,260.00
Second instalment for subclass 884 is of AUD29,130.00 for applicants other than those who were less than 18 at time of application or a dependent child of the main applicant.
Please check the Department of Home Affairs' website for the latest information relating to visa application charges
Please note that the visa application charge is the application fee charged by the Department to assess the application. Any professional fees or other services such as police checks, health examinations, translations, etc., are charged separately.
View our schedule of fees for professional services here.
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) Subclass 864
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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You must be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when a decision is made on your application
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You must be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia - currently 67
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You must meet the balance of family test
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You must have an eligible child who is settled in Australia as an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
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You must be sponsored by eligible child, eligible relative or community organisation
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You must not hold or have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Subclass 870) visa or have any parent visa application pending (still to be assessed) with the Department
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You must meet the health and character requirements
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You must have Assurance of Support
WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS YOU TO DO
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Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
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Travel to and from Australia during the validity of the travel facility of the visa
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Access Australia's health care scheme - Medicare. You may find information about Medicare eligibility at Services Australia website.
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Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
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If eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
Subclass 864 visa holders should be aware that:
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They must comply with all conditions imposed on the visa applicant when the visa was granted
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They must obey Australian law
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The travel facility is usually valid for 5 years from date of grant. After this, the visa holder will need to apply for a Resident Return Visa to be able to leave Australia and then re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
FEES AND CHARGES
Government Visa Application Charges
First Instalment for parent visa (subclass 864):
Base visa application charge is of AUD5,040.00 OR AUD445.00 for those who hold a subclass 884 visa
Additional applicant charge for those who are 18 or over is of AUD2,515.00
Additional applicant charge for those under 18 is of AUD1,260.00
Second instalment for parent visa (subclass 864):
AUD43,600.00 for those applying directly for the subclass 864 OR
AUD19,420.00 for those who already hold the temporary parent visa subclass 884.
Please check the Department of Home Affairs' website for the latest information relating to visa application charges
Please note that the visa application charge is the application fee charged by the Department to assess the application. Any professional fees or other services such as police checks, health examinations, translations, etc., are charged separately.
View our schedule of fees for professional services here.
PROCESSING TIMES
The Department of Home Affairs imposes a cap in the number of parent visas granted each year. This limitation combined with the high demand for parent visas results in very long processing times.. However, those who opt for Contributory Parent Visas benefit from reduced processing time if compared to Non-Contributory Parent Visas. Processing times for a subclass 884 is often of 3 to 4 years, whilst processing times for a subclass 864 can be of up to 14 years. Please note that these are only estimates and processing times may vary depending on the demand and the number of places available each year.
More information may be found at the Department's website.