Australia recognises the need for a family with dependent members to be together. The family migration scheme allows Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their close family members to join them temporarily or permanently in Australia.
Family-sponsored visa applicants are typically parents with one or more children residing in Australia who act as sponsors. You can apply for this visa from outside Australia or once you’re in the country. At Australian Education and Visa Centre, we can help find the most efficient pathway to reunite your family.
Please see the visa options available below:
The Parent visa (subclass 103) is for a parent(s) of a child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to permanently migrate to Australia to join their family. This visa application is made from outside Australia. There is a significant waiting period of up to 30 years associated with this visa type.
You may be eligible for a partner category visa if you are:
Scenario 1
Parent Visa (subclass 103)
To apply a sub 103 visa, parent must:
Processing time : Up to 30 years
Sponsors
A sponsor must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who:
Balance of family test
All applicants for a parent visa must meet the balance of family test.The balance of family test is designed to determine the extent of your links to Australia.
You meet the balance of family test if:
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
*Please note the second instalment payable before grant of visa.
Visa | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
---|---|---|---|
Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 103) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 804) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Contributory Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 143) | AUD $2665 | AUD $1330 | AUD $670 |
Contributory Parent (Temporary)(Subclass 173) | AUD $2800 | AUD $1400 | AUD $705 |
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 864) | AUD $4155 | AUD $2075 | AUD $1040 |
The Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173) is for a parent(s) of a child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to temporarily migrate to Australia to join their family. This visa application is made from outside Australia. If granted, you can live, work and study in Australia for a two-year period.
The Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173) is also the first part of a two-stage process that may lead to a person applying for permanent residence in Australia. This pathway carries significant costs but has a faster processing time in comparison with the Parent visa (subclass 103).
You may be eligible for a partner category visa if you are:
Scenario 2
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 173)
To apply a sub 173 visa, a parent must:
Processing time :Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
Sponsors
A sponsor must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who:
Balance of family test
All applicants for a parent visa must meet the balance of family test.The balance of family test is designed to determine the extent of your links to Australia.
You meet the balance of family test if:
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
*Please note the second instalment payable before grant of visa.
Visa | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
---|---|---|---|
Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 103) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 804) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Contributory Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 143) | AUD $2665 | AUD $1330 | AUD $670 |
Contributory Parent (Temporary)(Subclass 173) | AUD $2800 | AUD $1400 | AUD $705 |
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 864) | AUD $4155 | AUD $2075 | AUD $1040 |
The Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) is for a parent(s) of a child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to permanently migrate to Australia to join their family. This visa application can be made from inside or outside Australia.
The Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) is also the second part of a two-stage process that may lead to a person applying for permanent residence in Australia. This visa carries a significant application fee in exchange for reducing the long waiting period associated with the Parent visa (subclass 103).
You may be eligible for a partner category visa if you are:
Scenario 3
Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143)
To apply for a sub 143 visa, a parent must:
Processing time : 38 Months ~
Sponsors
A sponsor must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who:
Balance of family test
All applicants for a parent visa must meet the balance of family test.The balance of family test is designed to determine the extent of your links to Australia.
You meet the balance of family test if:
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
*Please note the second instalment payable before grant of visa.
Visa | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
---|---|---|---|
Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 103) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 804) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Contributory Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 143) | AUD $2665 | AUD $1330 | AUD $670 |
Contributory Parent (Temporary)(Subclass 173) | AUD $2800 | AUD $1400 | AUD $705 |
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 864) | AUD $4155 | AUD $2075 | AUD $1040 |
The Aged Parent visa (subclass 804) is for an aged parent(s) of a child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to permanently migrate to Australia to join their family. This visa application is made from inside Australia. There is a significant waiting period of up to 30 years associated with this visa type.
You may be eligible for a partner category visa if you are:
Scenario 4
Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
To apply for a sub 804 visa, a parent must:
Processing time: Up to 30 years
Sponsors
A sponsor must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who:
Balance of family test
All applicants for a parent visa must meet the balance of family test.The balance of family test is designed to determine the extent of your links to Australia.
You meet the balance of family test if:
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
*Please note the second instalment payable before grant of visa.
Visa | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
---|---|---|---|
Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 103) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 804) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Contributory Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 143) | AUD $2665 | AUD $1330 | AUD $670 |
Contributory Parent (Temporary)(Subclass 173) | AUD $2800 | AUD $1400 | AUD $705 |
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 864) | AUD $4155 | AUD $2075 | AUD $1040 |
The Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 884) is for an aged parent(s) of a child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to temporarily migrate to Australia to join their family. This visa application is made from inside Australia. If granted, you can live in Australia for a two-year period.
The Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 884) is also the first part of a two-stage process that may lead to a person applying for permanent residence in Australia. This pathway carries significant costs but has a faster processing time in comparison to the Aged Parent visa (subclass 804).
You may be eligible for a partner category visa if you are:
Scenario 5
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 884)
To apply for a sub 884 visa, a parent must:
Processing time :Unavailable due to low volume of applications.
Sponsors
A sponsor must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who:
Balance of family test
All applicants for a parent visa must meet the balance of family test.The balance of family test is designed to determine the extent of your links to Australia.
You meet the balance of family test if:
If you pay for your application by credit card, a surcharge will apply. The current surcharge rates are:
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit MasterCards
*Please note the second instalment payable before grant of visa.
Visa | Base application charge | Additional applicant charge 18 and over | Additional applicant charge under 18 |
---|---|---|---|
Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 103) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 804) | AUD $4350 | AUD $2175 | AUD $1090 |
Contributory Parent (Migrant)(Subclass 143) | AUD $2665 | AUD $1330 | AUD $670 |
Contributory Parent (Temporary)(Subclass 173) | AUD $2800 | AUD $1400 | AUD $705 |
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Subclass 864) | AUD $4155 | AUD $2075 | AUD $1040 |
Do you have at least half of your children living permanently in Australia or more of your children living permanently in Australia than in any other country? If so, you may meet the balance of family test and be eligible for a Parent visa.
Lodging a visa application with Australian immigration authorities can be complicated and time-consuming. At Australian Education and Visa (AEV) Centre, our agents will guide you smoothly through the process.
With expert counsellors at the ready, our team can answer any questions about immigration and visas that you have.