Parent Visa
A parent visa falls under the family visa category. The parent visa is one of the numerous family visas available in Australia. The government made major revisions to the Other Family visas on June 2, 2014.
Parent visas fall into two main kinds. While the other visa can be applied for after you leave Australia, the first can be applied for while you are still there.
If You Are In Australia
- Aged parent visas (Application for this visa is closed)
These visas are for parents whose age is equivalent to a person who is eligible for an Australian Age pension. - Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864)
If you are a parent of child or children who are living in Australia, this is for you. It is a permanent visa for aged parents. This visa costs more than the aged parent visa but is generally processed faster. - Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)
This is a temporary visa valid for two years. If you hold this visa you can apply for the permanent Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864). - Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (from subclass 884 to subclass 864)
If you are a holder of a temporary Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 884), you are eligible to apply for a permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864).
If You Are Outside Australia
- Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143)
This is a permanent visa for parents with children living in Australia. This visa costs more than the Parent visa but is generally processed faster. - Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)
This is a temporary visa valid for two years for parents with children living in Australia. If you hold this visa you can then apply for the permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143). - Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (from subclass 173 to subclass 143)
If you are a holder of a temporary Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173), who want to apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143), this is for you. An application for this visa is able to be made in Australia.
While these are the major categories of the parent visa for Australia, the Australian Immigration Department has now stopped accepting applications for the following visas:
- Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 804)
- Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 103).
Family members of applicants who lodged their application before 2 June 2014 might be able to be added to the application before a decision is made on their visa.
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FAQs About Parent Visa
A Parent Visa is a type of visa that allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia temporarily or permanently to be with their children.00
Parents who have children who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens can apply for a Parent Visa.
There are several Parent Visa subclasses available, including (1) Contributory Parent Visa, (2) Non-Contributory Parent Visa, (3) Aged Parent Visa, and (4) Parent (Temporary) Visa.
The Contributory Parent Visa requires higher application fees but generally has faster processing times compared to the Non-Contributory Parent Visa. The Non-Contributory Parent Visa has lower fees but longer processing times.
Generally, Parent Visa holders are not granted work rights automatically. However, some Parent Visa subclasses allow limited work rights after certain conditions are met.
Yes, you can include your partner (spouse or de facto partner) in your Parent Visa application, but they need to meet the eligibility criteria as well.
There is no specific age limit for applying for a Parent Visa, but some visa subclasses may have age-related requirements, such as the Aged Parent Visa.
Generally, you can only apply for a Parent Visa if your child is already an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Parent Visa holders generally do not have access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system, and are recommended to have private health insurance to cover their medical expenses.
Holding a Parent Visa does not automatically grant you Australian citizenship. To become an Australian citizen, you would need to meet the eligibility criteria and go through the citizenship application process.
Processing times vary depending on the type of Parent Visa you apply for. Contributory Parent Visas generally have shorter processing times compared to Non-Contributory Parent Visas.
Generally, Parent Visa holders can travel in and out of Australia as long as the visa is valid. However, you should be mindful of the visa conditions and ensure you meet them.
This short-term visa allows a parent of an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a qualified New Zealand citizen to travel to Australia for a period of either 3 or 5 years. Starting on the 1st of July, 2023, modifications to the eligibility criteria for Australian citizenship will be implemented for specific New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category (subclass 444) visa.
