Parent visas in Australia, encompassing Subclass 103, 143, 173, 864, 884, 804, and 870, offer avenues for parents to reunite with their children who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Eligibility criteria for these visas typically include:
Subclass 103 (Parent Visa)
- The applicant must have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NewZealand citizen.
- Meet the balance of family test requirement, demonstrating at least half of the applicant’s children are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, or more children live in Australia than in any other single country.
Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent Visa)
- Similar to Subclass 103, but with faster processing times.
- Requires payment of a higher visa application charge and additional financial assurance.
Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa)
- Provides temporary residency for parents while awaiting processing of their permanent visa application.
- Requires payment of a higher visa application charge than Subclass 103
Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent visa):
- Designed for aged parents who meet the Australian aged pension age requirement.
- Must meet the balance of family test.
Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa):
- Allows temporary residency while the permanent visa application is processed.
- Requires payment of a higher visa application charge than Subclass 864.
Subclass 804 (Aged Parent Visa)
- Intended for aged parents who meet the Australian aged pension age requirement.
- Must meet the balance of family test.
Subclass 870 (Parent Visa)
- Allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live temporarily in Australia for extended periods.
- Must be sponsored by their child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
