Parent Visa
Parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can move to Australia with this permanent visa.
Types of Parent Visa
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Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
This visa allows a parent/ legal parent/step-parent/parent in-law of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to permanently move to and live in Australia.Learn More -
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
This visa allows a parent/ legal parent/step-parent/parent in-law of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to permanently move to and live in Australia. This visa has ‘significantly shorter processing times’ compared to the subclass 103 visa.Learn More -
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 173)
This is a temporary 2 year visa that allows a parent/ legal parent/step-parent/parent in-law of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia.Learn More -
Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870)
This is a temporary 3-5 year Australian visa for parents/ legal parents/step-parents/parents in-law of an Australian citizen or permanent resident, to live in Australia.Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa to apply for will depend on if your parent/s meet the family of balance test, their age, and various other factors.
I would recommend making an appointment to assess your circumstances further.
This is required in all parents’ visas except the 870-parent visa. To pass this test you need to have at least half of you children living in Australia.
Contributory parent: faster processing, higher department fees
Non-Contributory Parent: slower processing, lower department fees.
The sponsor will need to show they have a taxable income of at least $83,454.80.
Schedule Your Australian Visa Consultation Appointment
With AIVS’ Australian visa specialists, we can help you find a solution to your visa needs, and assist you with any questions you may have about which visa is suitable for your specific circumstances.