New PARENT VISA proposed on 5 May, 2017

New PARENT VISA

On 5 May 2017, a new Temporary PARENT VISA was announced by the Assistant Minister of Immigration and Border protection.

The new PARENT VISA will enable eligible Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their parents for a Temporary visa to Australia for a stay of up to five (5) years, with an option to re-apply for a total stay of no more than 10 years.

The new PARENT VISA will not affect the PARENT VISA arrangements already in place for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens.

Characteristics of the new parent visa program:

  • available to parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens
  • the sponsor (child of the applicant) will need to be approved by the Department of Immigration and Border protection
  • visa validity for a period of up to five (5) years multiple entry
  • applicants will need to have a health insurance to cover their stay in Australia
  • no work rights, no access to Medicare
  • a five year visa will cost A$10,000
  • a three year visa will cost A$5,000
  • on expiry of the visa, the applicant will be able to re-apply; however, the maximum stay on this visa will be 10 years in total.
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