Australia Parents Visa

PARENT VISAS ELIGIBILITY

You might be eligible to apply for a parent visa if:

• • you have a child who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen
  • your child has been living in Australia lawfully for at least 2 years before you lodge your visa application
  • you have a sponsor
  • you meet the Balance of family test criteria
  • you meet health and character requirements.

Meet the balance-of-family test

A parent meets the balance of family test if:

• at least half their children and stepchildren are eligible children, or
• there are more eligible children than children living in any other single country

This test will not be waived, even in compelling or exceptional circumstances.

You need to pass the test if you are applying for one of these visas:

• 103 – Parent
• 143 – Contributory Parent
• 173 – Contributory Parent (Temporary)
• 804 – Aged Parent
• 864 – Contributory Aged Parent
• 884 – Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)

Have the assurance of support

You must be able to obtain an assurance of support.

An assurance of support assures that you will not have to rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this visa.

For 2 and 4 years

The guarantee of assurance  is:

• $5,000 for 1 adult
• $7,000 for 2 adults

For 10 years

• $10,000 for 1 adult
• $14,000 for 2 adults.

You must be able to obtain an assurance of support.

If you apply for the visa as a retiree, you don’t need an assurance of support.

Learn more about assurances of support.