Parent Visa
It is very common for those who are living in Australia to want to bring their parent out. This page outlines the the options for your parents to obtain a permanent visa to Australia.
Primary requirements
Before getting any further it is important to understand some of the main requirements.
Parent of a citizen or permanent resident
Family balance test
Additional requirements
There are some additional requirements that may apply depending on the visa you’re applying for.
Criteria for Contributory Aged Parent visa
The main applicant of this visa must be over 66 years of age, however if they have a partner aged younger than 66, they can be included as a secondary applicant.
Health and Character
Different Parent Visa Options
There are several different visa options that may lead to Australian permanent residency
Can apply 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)
Can apply 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)
Non-contributory visas have far longer processing times than contributory visas.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection website lists the wait time for non-contributory parent and aged parent visas is approximately 10 – 30 years. There is also a chance that the government could potentially cancel all non contributory parent visas applications. (They did attempt to cancel parent visa applications in 2014, however this was never passed).
Contributory visa applicants can be expected to wait between 24 – 36 months for the visa to be processed. Upon grant of the visa application, the parent will become an Australian permanent resident.
Upon application for an onshore aged parent visa, the applicant would be granted a bridging visa allowing him to remain in Australia lawfully until the visa is granted. If the parent is from an RHCA country they may be able to enroll in Medicare, however I would always recommend that you check with Centrelink or Medicare about this. The application for a parents visa (for applicants under 66), there is no bridging visa granted. However parents may be eligible to obtain a long length sponsored visitor visa.
The other option is the contributory Aged Parent temporary visa. The benefit of this visa is that the second visa application charge is divided into two payments. This visa would grant you temporary residence in Australia for up to 2 years before you apply for the permanent contributory Aged Parent visa.
Visa Application Charges
There are numerous visa application charges
Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
Processing time 20+ years
Visa Application Charges
- Base Application charge – $4350
- Second Installment – $2065
Contributory Parent and Aged Parent Visa
Processing time 24 – 36 months
Visa Application Charges
- Base Application Charge – $3855
- Base Application Contribution – $43600
Applying for a visa in Australia from a tourist visa
Generally you can apply for both Parent (under 66 years old ) and Aged Parent Visa (over 66 years old) from inside or outside Australia. However, you are only granted a bridging visa if you have applied for an Aged Parent Visa (over 66 years old) contributory/non contributory from within Australia. If you apply for a Parent Visa (contributory or non contributory) from within Australia, you are not granted a bridging visa.
Application Provided that your parents come to Australia on a tourist visa, they may be able to apply for the contributory aged visa and aged parent visa from within Australia. If the applicant is under 66, they will apply for a parent visa, however on application of a parent visa, there is no bridging visa granted.
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I would like to apply Parent Visa subclass 143. The country where they live don’t have a Family Register. What documents I need to submit in lieu of Family Register
Hi Nikhita , for the best advise on visas you would need to book in for a consultation and speak with the registered migration agent about your options.
Hello Team,
My dad is turning 65 in February 2020. And My mum is 64. I am the only child for them and have been Australian Citizen from 2016.
Has the rule change for 65 and 66 for the main applicant if i was going to apply for aged parents visa for them ?
Hi Cookie , to get the best advise on visas , we would recommend you to book in for a consultation and speak with the registered migration agent. You can book in online through our website for the consultation.
I am presently living in Spain but want to move to Melbourne to be with my only child, Fergus William Tough. I will be 79 in September and he is my only family.I would like to be near my Grandson who was born in February this year. I believe there has been some new legislation passed by the Australian Government regarding elderly parents being able to move to Australia, when their only family is there.
If my son sponsored me, and I applied for the visa for which, as I understand it $47,000 dollars Is required, would I then be eligible for health care? I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Hi Rosemary , you would need to book in for a consultation and speak with our registered migration agent about your options. You can book in online through the website for the consultation.
Hi, My name is Clifford Davies, I am 86 years old an currently live with my Wife of 64 years Audrey in the UK….We have a large extended family….TWO Daughters, both Married currently living in Adelaide & Brisbane. Between them they have SIX Children FOUR of whom live with their Spouses and Children in mainly Adelaide…….Altogether we gave 2 Daughters, SIX Grandchildren, FIFTEEN Great Grandchildren…ALL living & working in either Adelaide or Brisbane………SO…..You Wonder !!!!! what is my question……Our Eldest Daughter Jackie, who currently lives near REDCLIFFE has some serious sickness in her family and needs our help for the next year or so……We are already regular visitors to Australia, Been FOURTEEN times to date !!!!…..Usually for 3 month trips………..WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS (if any) to get a Visa for a 1/2/3 year stay ????????/….Money not a problem…..HEALTH NOT A PROBLEM…….Our only problem is getting over there quick !!!!!….Would not mind applying for a permanent Contributory while we are there…………..ANY SUGGESTIONS….WE ARE VERY FLEXIBLE. HAVE FUNDS……..Look forward VERY MUCH to hearing from you…..Regards CLIFFORD & AUDREY
Hi Clifford , We would recommend you book in for a consultation and speak with our registered migration agent about your best options. We will send you information on a direct email.
my parents are both over age 65, 3 out of their 4 children are in Australia ( 2 are citizens, 1 permanent resident). What is the visa we should apply if we want our parents to live in Australia?
Hi Lyn,
To discuss your individual circumstances, we recommend booking a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent. You can do that here:
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Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hello There, My mother in law who is aged 72 is with us on a visitor visa sub class 600 with visa condition 8558. Can she apply for a contributory aged parent visa (either 804, 864 and or 884) whichever is quicker than the other? Can the application be made onshore while still abiding the visitor subclass 600 visa with visa condition 8558? I would prefer to start the permanent visa option as soon as possible. Please advise.
Hi Gunapathi,
We would love to assist with this.
To discuss your individual circumstances, we recommend booking a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent. You can do that here:
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Kind regards,
PTA Team
Can a parent apply for Contributory Aged Parent visa within Australia if he is travelling Australia as tourist, on subclass 600 visa.
Hi Lumbini,
To book a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent and discuss your individual circumstances, please follow this link:
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PTA Team
My daughter she born in Australia after 10 years she got citizenship but the parents doesn’t have visa.how they apply parents visa and how long take the time for the parmenat residents.
Hi Viparchi,
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PTA Team
Hi. My mum is here in Australia on a tourist visa which expires Sept 2019 (multiple entries – but max stay is 3 months – so she has to go exit Australia every 3 months. She is 74. I want to apply for visa aged parent (804) for her to join me here. I am her only son. She has entered Australia on 7th of Nov and her intended return is 3rd of Feb.
1. If i was to apply today, how long does the immi department get back to us with a bridging visa?
2. does she has to leave the country on the 3rd of Feb so she is not in breach of her tourist visa?
3. does she need to apply bridging visa b to leave the country or can she leave without bridging visa b since her tourist visa is still valid until september 2019?
I will be grateful if you can kindly clarify these for me before i submit an application
Hi Eric,
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PTA Team
Hi I m a Malaysian and a single mother ( widow). I have three children, one who is married and both he and wife are PR of Australia. My other two children live in New Zealand.
I wish to apply for an Australian PR visa.
Appreciate your help in what type of visa to apply.
I am 65+ Yrs old and am a retired medical doctor and with no health issues.
Thank you
Hi Salinder,
We have contacted you directly.
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PTA Team
Hello
I am making a enquire and behalf of wife and sister in law,My mother in law is in the Philippines and both of her daughters are here in Australia living in Sydney my sister in law is here in Australia over 18 years she is still PR here.She has 3 children 2 with present partner and one from a previous relationship in the Phillippnes.Here present Patner is a Australian.
I hold a Australian passport and I my self have been here over ten year.My wife and my self have a ten month old son and we are presently applying for PR for my wife.
My Enquire is my mother in law under the 173 subclass parent could she apply for for that visa if my wife is granted PR.
My mother in law has a passed history in Australia as well she was here with her kids in mid 90s and was here for a couple of years on a holiday visa.She applied for a refugee visa but was refused and,She did not know what she was doing and unfortunately got wrong advice due to
being limited educating in her life.She then got married to an Australian and returned to the Phillippnes and tryed to apply with her husband for a Visa to come back to Australia but was refused twice due to misleading information in the previous application.
Unfortunately her relationship with her Australian husband broke up.She applied for a holiday visa in 2015 but was refused.
She is presently in the Phillippnes living on her own and both my self and brother in law are supporting her.
Could you please advise on what way going forward or due to her passed history is it a case
that will be refused or may have chance of being granted.
If you require any other information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Dan
Hi Daniel,
You may find this article helpful:
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PTA Team
Hi
I live in Australia for 18 years. Australian Citizen. My father just passed away and my mum (58 years of age) lives by herself now with no one around her. I have two brothers who live in the same country where my mum lives, but they have their own families and unable to support my mum.
She has come to visit me twice in the last 8 years on tourist visa. She would qualify under all eligibity criterias except family balance test.
Is their any way for me to bring her here?
Hi Rom,
You may find this article helpful:
To discuss your individual circumstances, we would recommend booking a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent:
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PTA Team
I am a UK citizen and have 3 children, all living in Melbourne. 2 of the 3 are permanent residents. I also have 4 small grandchildren who are all australian citizens.
I currently have a 3 year validity long stay visitor visa. The last date of entry is 18th October 2019 ( it was granted on 18th October 2016) and I can stay for 12 months from each date of arrival. However, the conditions on it are : No further stay ( which I believe means I can’t transfer to a more permanent visa whilst onshore), Must have private healthcare which I have purchased and, only 12 months stay in any 18month period.
I entered Australia the first time at the end of Oct 2016 and stayed until 25th Oct 2017. I then spent 6 months back in the UK and re-entered Australia on 27th April 2018.
I have two questions – 1. If I now stay until March 2019 and stay in the UK for 6 months to fulfil the condition of the visa, will I be able to come back for another 12 months on the same visa ( as long as I enter Australia before the last date of entry)? 2. If I leave Australia at the end of April 2019, can I then come back in using an ordinary 3 month tourist visa and immediately apply for a contributory aged parent visa?
I am currently in good health but feel that I should apply for the aged parent visa while that is still the case. I will be 69 in October this year.
Hello Cynthia, and thank you for contacting us.
I would suggest you to book a consultation to one of our migration agents through this link: https://pathwaytoaus.com/book-a-consultation/ so they can fully understand your situation and better advise you.
Kind Regards,
PTA Team.
Hi there
my mum is over the age of 65. If she is on a visitor visa. Can she apply for a non contributory parent visa or aged parent visa onshore which will grant her briding visa.
Hi Meena,
We would love to assist with this. Please go ahead and book a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent:
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PTA Team
Hi,
Could you please let me know if my parents apply for a bridging aged care visa while they are in Australia on a touris visa can they still travel outside of Australia until the duration of the application process or there movement will be restricted . Thank you
Hi Seth,
In order to advise on your specific circumstances, we would recommend booking a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi, can you tell me if I would be allowed to travel to Australia whilst my 173 subclass is being processed? Regards, Dennis
Hi Dennis,
To discuss your individual circumstances, please book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents. You can book here:
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PTA Team
Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804) – Can apply onshore and be granted a bridging visa
what exactly does a bridging visa allow the parents to do? can they visit Australia sometimes but be based in another country or do they HAVE to live in Australia?
Hello,
We have emailed you directly.
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PTA Team
Hi. both my parents are over the age of 65. If they apply for a non contributory parent visa or aged parent visa how often can they travel to australia during the processing period? Since 100% of the kids are in Australia and citizens. what i want to achieve is that they should be able to travel to australia as and when they want without having to run around for a visa.
whats the best option? they may or may not wish to settle in Australia permanently but its good to have the option.
Hello,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi, I live on the Gold Coast and am considering using you to assist with the application of an Aged Parent Visa for my mother. However, firstly we need to know if the bridging visa would allow her to travel back to the UK in order to finalise her house sale etc.
Hi Cherry,
We would love to assist with the application of an aged parent visa for your mother.
It is however difficult to advise without all of the information to hand, as such it may be best to book a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent, you can do that here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi!
I am Bel. 66 years old. born sept 25, 1952. I would like to know if i am qualified to apply for aged parent visa. my son became Permanent resident this march 2018. but he has been staying, living and working lawfully in Australia for more than 2 years now. I only have 2 children. Him and my daughter who lives in the US. Can I now apply for aged parent visa?
Hi Maria,
We would love to assist with your aged parent visa. Please book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents – you can do that here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
this is bel again. my son just got his permanent residency this march, 2018. but he has been lawfully working and living in Australia for more than 2 years now. Is he qualified now to sponsor me, his mother? I am 66 years old.
Hi Maria,
We would love to assist with your aged parent visa. Please book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents – you can do that here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
I have only two daughters and both are citizen of Australia. My wife expired 5 yrs ago. My daughter’s want that I should apply for sponcered PR so I could stay with them. I am 65 yrs old. I am indian citizen .presently I am India. I will visit Sydney in September 2019. Can you please tell what documents required to apply for the above PR. On hearing from you I will bring the documents and will take your consultation
Hi Vinay , you would need to book in for a consultation and speak with the registered migration agent about your option for PR. You can book in online through the website for the consultation.
Hi,
i am bel. I was born sept 25, 1952, 66 years old. my son in australia is qualified to sponsor me now. Am i qualified to apply for an aged parent visa. Do i have to be qualified for pension in australia in order to be qualified for aged parent visa??
Hi Maria,
We would love to assist with your aged parent visa. Please book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents – you can do that here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi
I would like to bring my parents ( both over 75 years old) but I am the only one in here, out of their 3 kids. So I guess we don’t pass the balance of family test. I’m an Australian citizen. But my other 2 bother don’t have the conditions to look after them, financially or as care giver.
Hi Carolina,
It is difficult to advise on your specific circumstances without all of the information to hand. We would recommend that you book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents. You can do that here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
hi
i just got my post study work visa (485) and have graduation ceremony in may. I am living with my cousin who are citizen of Australia, are supporting me financially too. I want to apply visa for my parents. what could be the longest stay for them and how can i apply that.
thanks
Hi Jas,
Congratulations.
Given your circumstances are quite unique, we would recommend that you book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents. You can do that here:
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PTA Team
I am an Australian citizen. Both of my parents are turning 65 this year and I am planning to help them apply Contributory Aged Parent Visa. Would that be 2 separate applications or one of them can be included as a secondary applicant? What would be the differences between applying subclass 864 directly and first subclass 884 then 864, in terms of application duration and cost?
Hi Jerry,
We would love to assist you with the Contributory Aged Parent Visa(s). The first step is to book a consultation. You can do that here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
I am not a permanent resident of Australia. Is there any option for my parent to get visa to visit Australia ?
Hi Rojina,
Without all of the information to hand it is difficult to advise. In saying that, generally, it is unlikely. Please feel free to book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents for more specific advice:
Kind regards,
PTA TEam
Hi,
Hope you are well. I am emailing to inquire about visa Subclass 864 and would appreciate your advise greatly. My father is over 65 and is the primary applicant of this visa. However my mother is under 65. My question is, if my mother is included as a secondary applicant on this visa, will she also get the same bridging visa that my father will be granted while the application is being processed?
Would greatly appreciate your advise on this.
Sincerely,
Ahmed Amit
Dear Ahmed Amit,
Thank you for contacting the team at PTA.
As your question is quite specific, we would suggest you book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents. You can do that here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hey Ahmed.. I had the same query.. did you get yours answered?
Hi Vineet,
To book a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent to go over your individual circumstances, please follow this link:
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PTA Team
Currently staying in melbourne with son I want to live with him I am an aged parent , live in wales on state pension
Hi Patricia,
It may be helpful to have a chat with one of our Registered Migration Agents who will be able to go over the different options with you. You can book the consultation here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi If I apply temporary CPV 173 for my parent, as it takes 12-24 months.can she come to Australia on visiting visa?
Hi,
The bridging visa given when application for a non- contributory aged parent visa on shore has been made. Does the bridging visa allow for overseas travel (going out and into Australia) while waiting?
Hi BK,
To discuss your options based on your experience and qualifications, please book a consultation via the website.
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PTA Team
Is that $47k per parent? My father is 65 now, but almost $100k is an extrodinary amount of money to just get them here. Especially if he converts his Rand at 12 times to the Dollar.
Hi Marius,
Unfortunately it is 47k per parent. This cost goes towards the government providing health care to your parents in their old age, which as you can imagine, is rather expensive in Aus.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
Does South Africa qualify as a RHCA country?
Hi Andrei,
I believe South Africa is not an RHCA country. However I am not an expert in medicare and believe you will find this information helpful – https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/participating-rhca-countries
Regards,
PTA TEAM
Good day, I’m a parent and I want to live in Australia with my daugther, I’m 53 will I. Be able to work there..
Hi Pedro,
As you are only 53, you will only be able to apply for a parent visa (not aged parent visa). This means that even if you applied from onshore, you will not be granted a bridging visa.
Because of this, your parent would need to wait for the visa to be granted until they are eligible to work. If you apply for the contributory stream, the visa should be granted in around 12 – 24 months. However if you apply non contributory your parent would be waiting years 10 – 20 years for the visa to be granted.
Regards,
PTA TEAM