PARENT VISA
Statewide Migration is proud to offer exceptional parent visa services to help you reunite with your loved ones in Australia. Here is some information about Parent visa.
How many subclasses of Parent visa?
There are main subclasses of Parent Visa available for parents who wish to migrate to Australia to be with their children. These are:
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143): This visa also allows parents to live in Australia permanently but requires a higher financial commitment. The requirements for this visa include:
- The applicant must be sponsored by their child who is an eligible sponsor.
- The applicant must meet the balance of family test.
- The applicant must meet health and character requirements.
- A higher visa application charge is applicable for this visa.
Additionally, there is a temporary visa option for parents who wish to spend time with their children in Australia. It is called the Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173), which allows parents to stay in Australia for up to two years. This visa can be later transitioned to the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) mentioned above.
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) is suitable for applicants with limited financial capacity as it required lower visa application cost at the time of application than the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143).
Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 884/864): These subclasses are similar to Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 173/143). However, the main differences are that:
- To be eligible for this visa, the applicant must meet the age requirement, which is generally being at the age of eligibility for the Age Pension in Australia.
| Period within which a person was born | Pension Age | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| From 1 July 1995 to 31 December 1956 | 66 years and 6 months | 1 July 2021 |
| From 1 January 1957 onwards | 67 years | 1 July 2023 |
- The application can be lodged onshore and the applicant is eligible for a bridging visa to stay in Australia during the whole process of visa assessment in stead of staying outside Australia like Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 173/143)
Parent Visa (Subclass 103): This visa is for parents who have a child in Australia who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It allows parents to live in Australia permanently. The requirements for this visa include:
- The applicant must be sponsored by their child who is an eligible sponsor.
- The applicant must meet the balance of family test, which means having at least half of their children residing permanently in Australia or more children living in Australia than in any other single country.
- The applicant must meet health and character requirements.
- One of advantages of this subclass is that the Visa application cost is much more lower, which is From AUD4,560.00 in comparison to AUD47,955 for Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 173/143) or Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 884/864). However, the time of assessing of Parent Visa (Subclass 103) is significantly longer, which is up to 30 years, other than up to 12 years like above-mentioned subclasses.
Aged Parent visa (Subclass 804): This subclass is similar to Parent Visa (Subclass 103). However, it is designed for aged parent applicants, who should is eligible for a bridging visa to stay in Australia during the whole process of visa assessment in stead of staying outside Australia like Parent Visa (Subclass 103) to be eligible for this visa, the applicant must meet the age requirement, which is generally being at the age of eligibility for the Age Pension in Australia
For applicants who do not meet the requirement of balance of family test, another better option rather than a visitor visa is Sponsored Parent Visa Subclass (870).
FAQs
The Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870) is a temporary visa that allows parents to visit and stay with their children in Australia for an extended period. Here is some information about this visa:
Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870):
- This visa provides an opportunity for eligible Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their parents to visit and stay in Australia for up to five years at a time.
- The visa allows parents to stay in Australia for a longer period compared to standard visitor visas.
- To be eligible for this visa, the sponsoring child must be approved as a sponsor by the Australian government.
- There are certain requirements for sponsors, including meeting the income threshold, providing valid sponsorship undertakings, and being financially responsible for any healthcare costs incurred by the parents during their stay.
- The Sponsored Parent Visa does not require the applicant to meet the requirement of balance of family test.
- The visa is temporary and does not lead to permanent residency or provide work rights in Australia.
To meet the Balance of Family Test, one of the following criteria must be satisfied:
- At least half of the applicant’s children must be permanent residents or citizens of Australia, or
- More of the applicant’s children are permanent residents or citizens of Australia than in any other single country.
Yes. Beside, Sponsored Parent Visa Subclass (870), you can include members of your family unit for all above-mentioned subclasses.
At Statewide Migration, we understand the significance of family unity and strive to help you navigate the complexities of the parent visa process with confidence. Trust us to provide professional, reliable, and compassionate support as you embark on this important journey to be reunited with your loved ones in Australia.
Contact us today for a consultation and take the first step towards securing a parent visa for your future in Australia.
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