Parent Visa
“Bringing Families Back Together in Australia.”
There’s nothing more important than family. At Auslife Migration Consultants, we understand how meaningful it is to be close to your children and grandchildren. If your children are Australian citizens or permanent residents, the Parent Visa offers a way for you to join them and start a new chapter—together—in Australia.
- Reunite with your children and loved ones
- Access to Australia’s public healthcare system (Medicare)
- Opportunities to work or start a business
- Pathway to Australian permanent residency and citizenship
- In some cases, stay in Australia while your visa is being processed
To be eligible for a Parent Visa, you must:
- Pass the Balance of Family Test: At least half of your children must be living in Australia permanently, or more of your children must live in Australia than in any other country
- Have a child who is:
- An Australian citizen or permanent resident
- At least 18 years old
- Living in Australia for at least 2 years
- Willing to sponsor your visa
- An Australian citizen or permanent resident
We’ll help you choose the right visa option based on your age, financial situation, and whether you're applying from inside or outside of Australia.
Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
A standard non-contributory permanent visa for parents.
- Lower cost compared to other parent visas
- Significantly longer processing time (can exceed 10 years)
- Applicants must apply from outside Australia
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
A faster permanent residency visa for parents who are willing to pay a higher government fee.
- Usually processed within a few years
- Applicants can apply directly or transition from visa 173
- Must be applied for offshore
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)
A temporary 2-year visa that allows parents to stay in Australia and later transition to permanent residency via the 143 visa.
- Cannot be extended or renewed
- Offers a split-payment option for permanent visa costs
Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
For parents who meet Australian age pension eligibility and apply while in Australia.
- Allows applicants to stay in Australia while the visa is processed
- Permanent residency pathway
- Significant waiting time applies
Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)
A faster permanent residency option for aged parents, following the 884 visa.
- Requires meeting age requirements
- Higher government fees, but shorter wait time
- Can transition from temporary visa 884
Sponsored Parent Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 870)
Allows parents to live temporarily in Australia for up to 5 years at a time.
- Multiple entries allowed
- Maximum 10-year cumulative stay (with renewal)
- No balance of family test required
- Must be sponsored by an Australian child who meets specific income requirements
Let’s Reunite Your Family
Whether you’re planning to settle permanently or visit for extended periods, we’ll help you choose the best visa pathway to suit your family’s needs. With over 15 years of experience, we’ve helped hundreds of parents successfully reunite with their children in Australia.
We’ll handle the paperwork, prepare your documents, and ensure everything is done right—so you can focus on what truly matters: family.