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Parent Visas allow parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens to migrate to Australia either temporarily or permanently. These visas help families remain connected across generations.
ABEE'S Consultancy prepares parent visa applications with complete documentation, including evidence for the balance-of-family test and sponsor obligations.
What Is the Parent Visa?
Multiple Subclasses Available
Parent visa options include Subclass 103, 143, 804, 864, and the Sponsored Parent Temporary visa (870), covering a range of circumstances from permanent migration to temporary stays.
Long Processing Times
Non-contributory parent visas can take many years to process due to high demand. Contributory pathways are faster but involve higher government charges.
Sponsor Must Be Child PR/Citizen
The sponsoring child must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen who is settled in Australia and able to provide support.
Assurance of Support (AOS)
Many parent visas require an Assurance of Support, a formal commitment from the sponsor to repay certain welfare payments should the parent access them.
Visa Types
Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent (Temporary)
A temporary visa allowing parents to live in Australia for 3 or 5 years. Can be renewed once. Sponsored by an eligible child and does not lead directly to permanent residency.
Subclass 103 – Parent (Non-Contributory)
A permanent visa for parents who meet the balance-of-family test. Processing times are very long due to the large queue. Applications must be lodged offshore.
Subclass 143 – Contributory Parent (Permanent)
Grants permanent residency with faster processing than non-contributory options. Requires payment of a second instalment charge. A temporary bridging option is available via Subclass 173.
Subclass 804/864 – Aged Parent
For parents who have reached Australian Age Pension age. Subclass 804 is lodged onshore; Subclass 864 is the contributory equivalent. Bridging visa rights may apply during processing.
How ABEE'S Consultancy Helps
Eligibility & Subclass Review
We assess your family composition, the sponsor's status, and your circumstances to identify the most suitable parent visa subclass and realistic processing timeline.
Balance-of-Family & AOS Preparation
We prepare thorough documentation to satisfy the balance-of-family test and coordinate the Assurance of Support process where required, including all supporting evidence.
End-to-End Application Management
From lodgement to decision, we manage your application and respond to any departmental requests, ensuring every obligation and deadline is met with precision.
Documents Required
- Passport and identity documents for the applicant parent
- Birth certificates proving the parent–child relationship
- Evidence of all children's citizenship or PR status (for balance-of-family test)
- Sponsor's Australian citizenship certificate or PR visa grant letter
- Assurance of Support bond documentation (where applicable)
- Health examination results from a panel physician
- Police clearance certificates from all countries of residence
- Marriage or relationship certificates (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Contributory parent visas (143/864) process faster than non-contributory options (103/804), which can take many years. Processing times vary and are subject to change by the Department of Home Affairs.
Only specific subclasses permit onshore applications. Subclass 804 (Aged Parent) and Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) are lodged onshore. Subclasses 103 and 143 are offshore applications.
Yes. Both parents may be included in the same application, depending on family composition and the sponsoring child's ability to satisfy the balance-of-family test for each parent.
The balance-of-family test requires that at least half of the applicant's children live in Australia as citizens or permanent residents, or that more children live in Australia than in any other single country.