Parent Visas

Parent Visa Options

• Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
  This is a permanent visa that allows parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia on a permanent basis. However, there can be long waiting time for this visa option up to 30 years. This is due to the number of applications received by DIBP, and a limited number of places available each financial year. The applicant may be in or outside Australia at the time of the application but should be outside when the visa is granted.

• Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)
  This is a temporary visa that allows parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia for two years. However, once visa has expired, the holder cannot re-apply or extend his stay. If the holder wishes to remain permanently in Australia, Contributory Parent Visa 143 (permanent) should be submitted. The applicant may be in or outside Australia at the time of the application but should be outside when the visa is granted.

  Further, this visa option costs higher but processed faster. In addition, applying for this visa before applying for a permanent visa can spread the immigration costs.

• Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
  This is a permanent visa that allows parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia indefinitely. The applicant may be in or outside Australia at the time of the application. The applicant can be in Australia if a holder of a 173 visa when the visa is granted.

  Further, this visa option costs higher but processed faster. Applying for a subclass 173 visa then applying for subclass 143 visa before the 173 visa expires can spread the immigration costs. Alternatively, the applicant may apply for subclass 103. This costs less, but there can be long waiting times for this visa option for up to 30 years.

• Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)

This is a permanent visa that allows parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia indefinitely. The applicant must be in Australia at the time of the application and when the visa is granted. There can be long waiting times for this visa option for up to 30 years.

• Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)
  This is a temporary visa that allows parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia for two years. However, the holder cannot re-apply or extend his stay once the visa has expired. If the holder wishes to remain permanently in Australia, Contributory Aged Parent Visa 864 (permanent) should be submitted prior to the expiration of the current visa. The applicant must be in Australia at the time of the application and when the visa is granted. This visa subclass option costs higher but processed faster.

• Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)
  This is a permanent visa that allows parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia indefinitely. The applicant must be in Australia at the time of the application and when the visa is granted. This visa subclass option costs higher but processed faster.