Parent Visas
Parent visas allow parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to join their children in Australia. These visas include contributory and non-contributory streams, temporary and permanent pathways, and typically require sponsorship by the eligible child plus health and character checks. Processing times and costs vary significantly between pathways. Parent visas balance family reunification goals with immigration program caps and policy settings. Applicants should assess eligibility, financial commitments (sponsorship undertakings), and timeline expectations; many families use parent visas to enable long-term residence or extended stays with their Australian family members.
Purpose: For parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents
Visa subclasses:
- Subclass 103 - Parent visa (offshore, permanent)
- Subclass 804 - Aged Parent visa (onshore, permanent)
- Subclass 143 - Contributory Parent visa (offshore, permanent)
- Subclass 864 - Contributory Aged Parent visa (onshore, permanent)
- Subclass 173 - Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa
- Subclass 884 - Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa
- Subclass 870 - Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa
FAQ for Parent Visas Australia
1. What parent visa options exist in Australia?
Options include contributory parent visas (143 and 173), non contributory parent visa (103), aged parent visas (804 and 864) and the Sponsored Parent temporary visa (870).
2. Can Myra Visa help families in Adelaide bring their parents?
Yes. We help families across Adelaide and South Australia choose the best parent visa and prepare complete applications.
3. Do you help families in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth?
Yes. We assist families in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and Hobart with parent visas through online consultations.
4. What is the balance of family test?
At least half of the parent's children must live permanently in Australia, or more children must live in Australia than in any other country. It applies to most permanent parent visas.
5. Which parent visa is fastest?
Contributory parent visas are generally processed faster than non contributory options, although they cost more. The 870 visa is quicker but temporary.
6. What is the subclass 870 visa?
The Sponsored Parent temporary visa lets parents stay for three or five years at a time, up to ten years in total, without permanent residence.
7. Who can sponsor a parent?
Usually an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is a settled child of the parent. Sponsorship requirements differ by visa.
8. Do parents need health insurance?
Health insurance is required for the 870 visa and strongly recommended for any visit. Permanent parent visas have their own health requirements.
9. Can parents visit while a parent visa is processing?
Often, yes, through a visitor visa. We help time applications so they work together.
10. How do I start a parent visa application?
Contact Myra Visa on +61 430 814 404 or [email protected]. We will compare costs, timelines and eligibility for your parents.