Parent Visa

Parent Visa
A parent visa Australia allows parents to move to Australia to support their Australian-based
family members. The visa is open to Australian permanent resident or citizens who can
sponsor parents to migrate to Australia

Subclass 103 Visa

The Subclass parent visa 103 is a permanent visa option for parents of Australian citizens or
eligible New Zealand individuals who are settled in Australia or permanent resident Australia.
Through this parent visa Australian citizenship is given to the parents. This 103 parent visa
can be applied by staying in or out of Australia. If the applicant is onshore, the candidate’s
current visa should not be exposed to No Further Stay Condition.

Criteria for Subclass 103 Visa:

The following criteria should be met by individuals while applying for permanent residency
australia

1. Age Requirement
   The applicant must be an aged parent. It means they should meet the age requirement set
   by Australian authorities.
2. Sponsorship
   The parent should get a sponsored parent visa that is sponsored by a child who is a
   permanent resident of Australia. The person who is sponsoring should be eligible to sponsor
   their parents and should meet all the requirements of Australian authorities.
3. Health and Character
   The applicant should meet the necessary health and character requirements by undergoing
   medical examinations.
4. Balance of Family Test
   This is one of the important criteria for subclass 103 visa. The applicant must fulfill the
   balance of the family test. It is to ensure that the applicant has a significant portion of their family ties residing in Australia.

Subclass 143

Subclass parents 143 visa is a parent contributory permanent resident visa provided for
parents of respective settled Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New
Zealand citizens to reside in Australia. The processing time of a 143 contributory parent visa
takes around 3 to 4.5 years. Applicants need to pass the balance of the family test to claim
this parent visa 143 to live in australia permanently
To apply for a Subclass 143 visa contributory parent visa for Australia , applicants should
meet the following criteria.

1. Sponsorship Approval
   The first step in applying for this visa is to get approval from the sponsor. The sponsor
   should meet the eligibility criteria to provide sponsorship i.e., he should be an settled
   Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
2. Proof of Relationship
   The applicants should provide necessary evidence to prove their relationship with the
   sponsor. Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other required documents must be
   provided by the applicant.
3. Health Requirements
   The applicant should meet the necessary health and character requirements of Australian
   authorities by undergoing medical examinations.
4. Subclass 173 Visa Holders are not eligible
   Subclass 173 Visa (Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa) holders are not eligible to apply
   for Subclass 143 visa i.e., for parent permanent visa australia.

*Meeting all the above criteria is very important in claiming the Subclass 143 visa. Note that
the parent visa processing time may vary and sometimes be lengthy than the expected period.

Subclass 173

The Subclass 173 is also known as a contributory parent visa. It is a temporary parent visa
australia that allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia or
eligible New Zealand citizens for a temporary stay. The validity period of this visa is 2 years
and involves a payment arrangement, with the potential for transition to the permanent
Subclass 143 visa.

Criteria for applying for a Subclass 173 Visa

1. Sponsorship Approval
   The first step in applying for this visa is to get approval from the sponsor and get a parent
   sponsor visa. The sponsor should meet the eligibility criteria to provide sponsorship i.e., he
   should be an settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New
   Zealand citizen.
   
2. Sponsorship Eligibility
   Applicants should be sponsored by an eligible child. If this child is below 18, you can be
   sponsored by an eligible relative or community organization.
   
3. Health and Character Requirements
   The applicant should meet the necessary health and character requirements of Australian
   authorities by undergoing medical examinations.
   
4. Proof of Relationship
   The applicants should provide necessary evidence to prove their relationship with the
   sponsor. Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other required documents must be
   provided by the applicant.
   
5. Eligibility terms
   Applicant visas cannot be approved if they have any previous canceled or refused visas
   while in Australia.

Subclass 864

The subclass 864 visa is a contributory aged parent visa specifically for aged parents of
Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens allowing
them to stay in Australia permanently. Applicants should be old enough to receive the age
pension in Australia and should meet the following criteria to be eligible for an aged parent
visa and to get Australian citizenship eligibility.

Criteria for applying for the Subclass 864 Visa

1. Sponsorship Approval
   The first step in applying for this aged parent visa 864 is to get approval from the sponsor.
   The sponsor should meet the eligibility criteria i.e., he should be a settled Australian citizen,
   Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to sponsor australia
   permanent residency visa.
2. Health and Character Requirements
   Applicants should meet the necessary health and character requirements of Australian
   authorities by undergoing medical examinations.
3. Permanent Residency and Work/Study Rights
   Applicants can stay in Australia as a permanent resident and are eligible to work and study
   in the country with subclass 864 visa
4. Proof of Relationship
   The applicants should provide necessary evidence to prove their relationship with the
   sponsor. Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other required documents must be provided by the applicant.

Subclass 884

The Subclass 884 visa is a contributory aged parent temporary visa. This means Subclass
884 visa allows aged parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or
eligible New Zealand citizen for a temporary stay in Australia. Applicants after meeting the
necessary requirements will be granted a temporary resident visa for 2 years.

Criteria for applying for the Subclass 884

1. Sponsorship Approval
   The first step in applying for this visa is to get approval from the sponsor. The sponsor
   should meet the eligibility criteria to provide sponsorship i.e., he should be an settled
   Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
   
2. Health and Character Requirements
   Applicants should meet the necessary health and character requirements of Australian
   authorities by undergoing medical examinations.
   
3. Proof of Relationship
   The applicants should provide necessary evidence to prove their relationship with thesponsor. Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other required documents must beprovided by the applicant.
   
4. Previous Visa History
   Applicant visas cannot be approved if they have any previous canceled or refused visas
   while in Australia.
   

Subclass 804

The Subclass parent visa 804 is for aged parents who are seeking permanent residency in
Australia. This 804 aged parent visa is specifically for the people who have reached their
retirement age set for Australians. While the 804 visa is being processed the applicants can
stay in Australia and are eligible for a Bridging Visa to stay in the country during the
extended processing times. The retirement age requirement is determined under the Social
Security Act 1991 (Cth).

Criteria for applying for the Subclass 804 Visa

1. Permanent Residency
   By holding a Subclass 804 visa the eligible applicants can stay in Australia as permanent
   residents and will be permitted to work and study in Australia.
2. Health and Character Requirements
   Applicants should meet the necessary health and character requirements of Australian
   authorities by undergoing medical examinations.
3. Balance of Family Test and Relationship Proof
   The applicant must fulfill the balance of the family test and provide necessary proof of their
   relationship with the sponsor.
4. Indefinite Stay and Work/Study Rights
   Applicants can stay in Australia indefinitely and will be eligible to work and study in Australia
   after the visa is granted.

Subclass 870

The Subclass Australia visa 870, also known as the Sponsored Temporary Parent visa. This
visa offers temporary stay in Australia for the guardians to reunite with their children and
grandchildren who reside in Australia without imposing additional burdens on citizens. This
visa addresses community concerns regarding limited Parent places in the migration
program and associated long waiting periods. Up to 15,000 sponsored parent visas may be
granted each financial year, and no Balance of Family Test or Assurance of Support is
required. The visa duration can be either 3 years or 5 years.

Criteria for applying for the Subclass 870 Visa

1. The applicant parent must be a biological, adoptive, or step-parent of an Australian
   citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
2. The sponsor of the parents should be atleast 18 years of age.
3. The sponsor must be atleast of above 18 or just 18 years of age.
4. The sponsor must have a minimum household income of at least $83,450.
   

FAQS

1. How to apply for parent visa Australia ?
   A. You can apply for a permanent or temporary parent visa online by logging into Upright
   Immigration Consultants by meeting the eligibility criteria.
2. How to get permanent residency in Australia?
   A. To become a permanent resident (PR) of Australia, you must apply for and receive a
   permanent visa.
3. What is contributory parent visa?
   A. A Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) is a permanent visa that allows a parent to
   move to Australia.
4. What is parent visa Australia processing time?
   A. If it is a contributory parent visa 143 the processing time takes around 3 to 4.5 years and
   if parent visa 173 it takes approximately 58 months.