Parent Visa

This visa reunites parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents and allow them to live together in Australia

Benefits

  • Provides an opportunity to reunite as a family

  • Access to Medicare

  • Work and Business opportunities

  • Pathway to citizenship

Balance of Family Test

In order to be eligible for Parent Visa, you must meet the balance of family test i.e at least half of your children must reside in Australia.

Your child must:

  • Be willing to sponsor you

  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

  • Be settled in Australia (living in Australia for at least two years)

  • Be at least 18 years old

Types of Parent Visas

    • With this visa, it allows parents to leave in Australia for two years

    • This visa cannot be extended or renewed

    • Parents can apply for Visa 143 when their visa 173 expires within two years

    • It is a pathway for permanent residency

    • A temporary visa which allows parents to live in Australia for 2 years

    • This visa cannot be extended or renewed

    • Parents who wish to extend their stay after the 2 years from the 884 visa can apply for this visa

    • It is a pathway for permanent residency

    • Allows parents to stay in Australia for up to 5 years

    • This visa allows multiple entries and exit to and from Australia

    • For parents who meet the age requirements and wants live in Australia permanently

    • For parents who are offshore

    • A non contributory visa for parents who are willing to wait for their visa to be processed

    • This visa is reasonable oriced compared to the others however there maybe a longer queue and waiting times