Contributory Aged Parent
These visas are for older parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who pay a higher application fee for faster processing. The temporary component is optional as a two year visa which enables the parents to spread the costs of the application fee over a number of years. At least one parent must meet the minimum age for aged pension in Australia.
Target Market
- Aged Parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens
Sponsor requirements
- must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizens
- may be required to provide an assurance of support
Visa types
- Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 884)
- Contributory Aged Parent (Subclass 864)
Visa Requirements
- must be inside of Australia at time of application and decision (may grant bridging visa )
- have an eligible sponsor
- meet the balance of family test
- have an assurance of support
- meet health and character criteria
- have no debts to the Australian government