Parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen may have several possible pathways to visit or live in Australia.
Parent visa options include contributory and non-contributory permanent pathways, as well as the temporary Sponsored Parent visa — each with a different balance of cost, waiting time and outcome. Use the visa types below to compare them.
A permanent, non-contributory visa for parents of a settled Australian citizen or permanent resident.
A permanent, higher-cost pathway with a faster processing priority than the standard 103.
A temporary two-year contributory visa that can lead to the permanent 143.
A temporary visa allowing eligible parents to stay in Australia with their family for up to five years.
The right pathway depends on your parent's age, location, and how quickly you need the visa processed.
Contact me to discuss your parent's circumstances and the visa options that may be available.
The information on this page is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute migration advice for your individual circumstances.
Australian immigration legislation, visa requirements, government fees, processing priorities and planning levels can change.
Meeting the general requirements described above does not guarantee that a visa application will be approved.
Professional advice should be obtained based on your individual circumstances before lodging a Parent visa application.
