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Australian Parent Visa
The Parent visa allows parents to migrate to Australia permanently to join their children living in Australia. The Parent visa requires sponsorship from an eligible child in Australia.
The government limits the number of available Parent visas available each program year. Therefore, applicants who apply and meet core criteria for this visa are placed in a global queue. Whilst the Australian Government recently added 4000 Parent places in the Family Migration stream, applicants are still experiencing substantial waits before being granted a visa.
Applicants may choose to apply for a Contributory Parent visa where applicants, or their sponsor, pay a larger application fee and an Assurance of Support bond. The waiting period for the grant of a Contributory Parent visa is much shorter.
Parent Visa Eligibility Assessment
The Free Visa Eligibilty Assessment from Migration Expert lets you know if you meet the basic requirements to apply for a Parent visa to Australia. To ensure that your assessment gives you a realistic result, ensure that the information you provide is as accurate as possible.
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Australian Parent Visa Basic Requirements
In order to apply as a parent, applicants must pass the balance of family test. In addition, all parent migrants must be sponsored by their child who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Applications for the Parent visa must usually be lodged outside Australia.
Applicants are also required to satisfy health and character requirements.
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Australian Parent Visa Entitlements
Successful applicants and holders of a Parent visa become permanent residents of Australia. As a permanent resident, you are entitled to live, work and study in Australia on a permanent basis. When you are granted permanent residence, a visa label is placed in your passport as proof of your permanent residence status.
Additional benefits of Australian permanent residence include access to government-subsidised healthcare (Medicare), certain social security benefits and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship.
Successful applicants and holders of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa will hold a two year temporary residence visa. During this period, you will have access to government-subsidised healthcare (Medicare), work and study rights.
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Spouse Visa
A Spouse visa enables a married, de facto or same-sex partner to be sponsored by their Australian partner. -
Prospective Marriage Visa
The Prospective Marriage visa enables partners to travel to Australia to marry their Australian fiance. -
Aged Parent Visa
An Aged Parent visa entitles retirement aged parents to be sponsored by their children in Australia. -
Remaining Relative Visa
The Remaining Relative visa is for individuals who wish to join their siblings or parents, who are their only near relatives, in Australia.
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