FAQ’s

A Parent visa allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently.

To be eligible for a Parent visa, you must be a parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen and meet certain health and character requirements.

The processing time for a Parent visa can vary depending on factors such as the visa subclass applied for and the demand for visas at the time of application. The processing times for subclass can range from 3 to 6 months. Whereas a Contributory Parent Visa can be from 12 years up to in excess of 30 years for a Parent Visa Subclass 103 or Aged Parent Subclass 864 visa 

The cost of a Parent visa can vary depending on the visa subclass applied for and the number of applicants. The contributory parent visas have a large second visa applicant charge which is payable before the Visa is granted. 

To increase the chances of your Parent visa being approved, it is important to provide a well-documented application, including evidence of the parent-child relationship, health and character requirements, and the capacity of the sponsoring child to support the parent financially. Seeking the assistance of a registered migration agent can also improve your chances of success.

Yes, it is possible to apply for a Parent visa while you are in Australia, as long as you hold a valid visa and meet the eligibility criteria.

A contributory Parent visa is a subclass of Parent visa that requires a higher visa application fee and a higher level of financial support from the sponsoring child. In return, the processing time for a contributory Parent visa is usually faster than that of a non-contributory Parent visa.

Yes, holders of subclass 103, 804, 143 and 864 are allowed to work in Australia.

Subclass 870 visa holders are not permitted to work in Australia.  

Yes, you can bring your spouse with you to Australia on a Parent visa, as long as they are included in your visa application and meet the eligibility criteria.

Yes, after holding a Parent visa for a certain period of time, you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.