NON-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.
Aged Parent Visas (subclass 804) allows an aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia as a permanent resident.
Aged Parent (Residence) Subclass 804
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 804 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 aged parent visa (subclass 804):
Base visa application charge is of AUD5,280.00​
Additional applicant charge for those who are 18 or over is of AUD2,640.00
Additional applicant charge for those under 18 is of AUD1,325.00
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Second instalment for parent visa (subclass 804) is of AUD2,065.00​
Please check the Department of Home Affairs' website for the latest information relating to visa application charges
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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.
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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, in particular for non-contributory parent visas such as the subclass 804. According to the Department, processing time can be up to 31 years. For this reason, many applicants are encouraged to pursue alternative options such as one of the contributory parent visas or the sponsored parent visa if a temporary stay meets the applicant's needs and expectations.
More information may be found at the Department's website.
