Subclass 884
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa
This temporary visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.
You must
- have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- be old enough to receive the Australian aged pension
- be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance
With this visa you can
- live in Australia for up to 2 years
- work and study in Australia (you will not receive government support)
- apply for a permanent Contributory Aged Parent (subclass 864) visa
Stay
You can’t stay in Australia longer by extending or reapplying for this visa. You can apply for a different visa.
Subclass 864
This permanent visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia.
You must
- have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
- not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
With this visa you can
- stay in Australia as a permanent resident
- work and study in Australia
Stay
This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.
Subclass 173
Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa
This temporary visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.
You must
- be sponsored by an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian Permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand citizen
- meet the balance-of-family test
- meet all visa conditions and follow Australian law
- not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
With this visa you can
- live in Australia for up to 2 years
- work and study in Australia (you will not receive government support)
- enroll in Australia’s public health care scheme
Stay
You can’t stay in Australia longer by extending or reapplying for this visa. You can apply for a different visa.
Subclass 143
This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident of Australia or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.
You must
- have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand citizen, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway
- meet the balance-of-family test, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway or hold a Subclass 173 visa
- have an Assurance of Support, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway
- not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
With this visa you can
- stay in Australia indefinitely
- work and study in Australia
- enroll in Australia’s public health care scheme
- sponsor your family members to come to Australia
- travel to and enter Australia for 5 years
Stay
This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.