PARENT MIGRATION
Bring your family closer with Parent Migration Visa in Australia.
The Parent Migration Visa is designed for parents or step-parents of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to migrate to Australia permanently. It is a popular visa category, but it has strict eligibility requirements, and the application process can be quite lengthy.
Parent Visa (subclass 103)
Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143)
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)
Subclasses of parent migration visas available in Australia
To apply for a Parent Migration Visa, the applicant must be sponsored by their child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Additionally, the applicant must meet the balance of family test, which means that they must have at least half of their children residing permanently in Australia or more children residing permanently in Australia than in any other single country.
There are two types of Parent Migration Visa available: the Contributory Parent Visa and the Non-Contributory Parent Visa. The Contributory Parent Visa requires a higher visa application charge and has a much shorter processing time than the Non-Contributory Parent Visa. However, the Non-Contributory Parent Visa is significantly cheaper but can have a waiting time of over 20 years.
PARENT MIGRATION Visa (Subclass 103)
Processing Time:
90% of applications are processed within 31 months
Processing times may vary based on individual circumstances
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be sponsored by a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Must meet the balance of family test (i.e. more than half of your children are living permanently in Australia, or you have more eligible children living permanently in Australia than any other country)
- Must meet health and character requirements
- Must not have any outstanding debts to the Australian government
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Note: The eligibility criteria may change over time, so it’s best to check the Australian Department of Home Affairs website for the most up-to-date information.
