Parent Visa

Parent Visa

Australia offers several visa options for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, allowing them to reunite with their children living in Australia. Our migration services provide comprehensive assistance to parents seeking to migrate to Australia. We guide applicants through the various visa options, help with the application process, and ensure all requirements are met.

1. Understanding Parent Visa Options

  • Visa Subclasses: Provide information on the various parent visa subclasses, including:
    • Parent Visa (Subclass 103): A permanent visa for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. Applicants must be outside Australia at the time of application.
    • Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143): A permanent visa for parents who are outside Australia at the time of application and are required to contribute to the Australian community through a higher application fee.
    • Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173): A temporary visa that provides a pathway to permanent residency for parents. It allows parents to live in Australia for up to 2 years before applying for the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143).
    • Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804): A permanent visa for older parents who are in Australia at the time of application and who meet the age requirements for an Australian aged pension.

2. Eligibility Assessment

  • Visa Criteria: Assess eligibility based on factors such as the relationship to the Australian child, age, health, and character requirements.
  • Balance of Family Test: Evaluate whether the applicant meets the balance of family test, which requires that at least half of the applicant’s children live in Australia, or more children live in Australia than any other country.

3. Documentation Assistance

  • Required Documents: Provide a checklist of necessary documents for the visa application, including proof of relationship to the Australian child, personal identification, health and character documents, and financial statements.
  • Document Preparation: Assist in gathering, preparing, and verifying all required documents to meet application standards.

4. Application Process

  • Visa Application Forms: Guide applicants through completing and submitting the visa application forms online or via paper applications.
  • Lodgement and Fees: Assist with the online lodgement of the visa application and payment of applicable fees.

5. Health and Character Checks

  • Health Checks: Provide guidance on the health check process, including finding approved medical practitioners and understanding medical requirements.
  • Character Requirements: Assist in obtaining police clearance certificates and understanding character requirements.

6. Financial Requirements

  • Sponsorship Requirements: Explain the financial sponsorship requirements, including the need for the Australian child to provide an Assurance of Support.
  • Financial Capacity: Assist in preparing financial documentation to demonstrate the ability to support the parent if required.

7. Waiting Periods and Priorities

  • Processing Times: Provide information on expected processing times for different parent visa subclasses and factors affecting wait times.
  • Priority Processing: Explain the priority processing system for Contributory Parent Visas, which allows for faster processing compared to the non-contributory options.

8. Appeals and Reviews

  • Visa Refusals: Provide guidance on the appeals process if a visa application is refused, including preparing additional documentation and submitting appeals.
  • Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT): Assist in lodging appeals with the AAT if necessary.

9. Post-Visa Services

  • Permanent Residency: Offer guidance on maintaining permanent residency status and understanding visa conditions.
  • Pathways to Citizenship: Advise on pathways to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.