Parent visa pathways
Parents of settled Australians can apply for contributory parent visas, with higher charges but shorter waits, or non-contributory parent visas, which have very long queues.
Who this pathway suits
Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents who meet the balance-of-family test.
Eligibility at a glance
- A settled child in Australia as sponsor
- The balance-of-family test
- An assurance of support for most parent visas
- Health and character requirements
How the process works
- Check the balance-of-family test
- Choose between contributory and non-contributory streams
- Apply and join the queue
- Pay the second instalment and provide the assurance of support when asked
Documents you will typically need
- Birth certificates proving the relationship
- Evidence of where your children live
- Sponsor documents
What to keep in mind
Waiting times are long and places are capped. A long-stay visitor visa is often used while waiting.
Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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