Australian residents or citizens can apply for their parent visa through various options. These options are further distinguished in terms of temporary and permanent visa. With the help of several parent visa alternatives, one can bring the family members in Australia to live and stay together.
The following categories or subclasses further split the Australian parent visa based on temporary or permanent stay, as shown below:
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Subclass 173- Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa
A parent of an established Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a qualified New Zealand citizen may visit Australia on this short-term visa. The contributory parent 173 visa is a short-term visa that entitles the holder to two years of residence in Australia. The cost for applying for a Subclass 173 Visa can be around AUD32,065.
This visa enables you to:
- Reside in Australia for a maximum of two years.
- Study and get employment in Australia
- Obtain a Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143) in permanent status.
Requirements to Obtain Subclass 173 Parent Visa
For getting this visa, you must:
- Be sponsored by a qualified child who must be settled in Australia or should be an eligible citizen of New Zealand.
- Be able to handle the balance-of-family requirement.
- Comply with all visa requirements and adhere to Australian legislation
- Not already be in charge of a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa or have applied for one.
2. Subclass 870- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
The Subclass 870 visa is a short visa that permits a parent of an Australian citizen, an Australian resident, or a New Zealand citizen who meets the requirements to travel Australia for up to three or five years.
It offers an opportunity for parents and grandparents to come back in touch and spend more time together in Australia for a maximum of five years at once. The cost for applying for a Subclass 870 Visa can be around AUD5,090 to AUD10,180 depending upon the number of years a parent needs to stay in Australia.
This visa enables you to:
- Visit Australia for a maximum of three or five years per visa.
- Stay in Australia for ten years in case you apply for further visas.
- However, you are unable to work in Australia.
Requirements to Obtain Subclass 870 Parent Visa
For getting this visa, you must:
- Apply for this parent visa online
- Before you may submit a request for this visa, your parent sponsor should be accepted.
- Submit your visa application within six months of the sponsorship’s acceptance, or within 60 days if you have been granted the right to file in Australia.
3. Subclass 804- Aged Parent Visa
This “onshore” visa request results in a bridging visa that allows the applicant to remain in Australia.
An elderly parent of an established Australian native or permanent resident, or an eligible citizen of New Zealand, may get permanent resident status in Australia under the Subclass 804 Aged Parent visa. The cost for applying for Subclass 804- Aged Parent Visa can be around AUD 6,625.
This visa enables you to:
- Become a permanent resident of Australia.
- Sponsor qualified members of the family to visit.
- Seek residence in Australia.
Requirements to Obtain Subclass 804 Parent Visa
For getting this visa, you must:
- Have an established Australian citizen, Australian residency permit, or qualified New Zealand citizen.
- Be elder enough to accept pension payments in Australia.
- Not already be in possession of or have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
4. Subclass 103- Parent Visa
The Parent 103 visa enables parents whose children have already established themselves in Australia as Australian citizens, permanent residents, or qualifying New Zealand citizens to stay there permanently. The visa, however, states that the parents must be supported by a child or another suitable sponsor in Australia. The cost for applying for Subclass 103- Parent Visa can be around AUD 6,625.
This visa enables you to:
- Migrate to or remain as a permanent resident in Australia.
- Sponsor eligible family members’ immigration to Australia.
- If eligible can apply for Australian residence.
Requirements to Obtain Subclass 103 Parent Visa
For getting this visa, you must:
- Possess a qualified child who is an established Australian citizen, an Australian resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Satisfy all requirements for the visa, and adhere to Australian law.
- Not already be in possession of or have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
5. Subclass 884- Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa
A copy of the Contributory Parent (Temporary) subclass 173 is the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa. Furthermore, candidates who qualify for the Australian pension system are entitled to this visa.
The Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa allows you to stay in Australia for a maximum of two years when you are the parent of an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or a qualified New Zealand citizen who has made Australia their permanent residence. The cost for applying for Subclass 884 Parent Visa can be around AUD 33,485.
This visa enables you to:
- Reside in Australia for a maximum of two years.
- Study as well as work in Australia (although government support would not be provided)
- Seek for a permanent Subclass 864- Contributory Aged Parent Visa.
Requirements to Obtain Subclass 884 Parent Visa
For getting this visa, you must:
- You must have a qualified child who is an established Australian citizen, an Australian resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Your child must also be old enough to start receiving the Australian old age pension.
- You must be in Australia at the time of your application but not yet have immigration clearance.
- Not already be in possession of a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa or have applied for one.
6. Subclass 143- Contributory Parent Visa
The Contributory Parent visa (subclasses 173 and 143) enables parents to remain in Australia provided their kid is a qualified citizen of New Zealand, an Australian legal resident, or both. The contributory parent 173 visa is a short-term visa that entitles the holder to two years of residence in Australia. However, candidates can file for Contributory Parent (subclass 143) (within two years of residing in Australia on a 173 visa) if they intend to remain permanently in that country. This visa cannot be prolonged or renewed. The cost for applying for Subclass 143 Parent Visa can be around AUD 47,955.
This visa enables you to:
- Go to or remain in Australia as a permanent resident
- Support the immigration of qualified family members
- If eligible, seek Australian citizenship.
Requirements to Obtain Subclass 143 Parent Visa
For getting this visa, you must:
- Have a qualifying child who is a resident of a settled country such as Australia, a permanent resident, or a citizen of a settled country such as New Zealand, if you are seeking the Retirement Pathway.
- Fulfil the balance-of-family requirement, provided you are seeking the Retirement Pathway or possess a Subclass 173 visa.
- Have a statement of support, if you are seeking the retirement pathway.
- Not already be in possession of or have an active Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
Thus, now you can bring your parents to Australia with the help of different visa options as mentioned above. To discuss your needs for a thorough evaluation of your information about migrating to Australia, please get in touch with us at Ghothane Lawyers.