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Parent visa

Non – Contributory Parent Visa

Allowing a parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident and eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently.

 
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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  • the sponsoring child must be over the age of 18

  • must satisfy the balance of family test

  • must meet health and character requirements

  • this visa subclass is capped and currently the waiting period is approximately 30 years.

Contriburory Parent Visa

Allowing a parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia both temporarily and permanently.

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VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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  • the sponsoring child must be at least 18 years of age, must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen settled in Australia

  • must satisfy the balance of family test

  • must meet health and character requirements

  • significantly higher visa application fee.

temporary Contributory Parent Visa

Allowing parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia for up to two (2) years. Current visa cost is approximately A$31,670.

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WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS YOU TO DO:
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  • live, work and study in Australia

  • access to Australia’s publicly funded universal health-care system (Medicare)

  • unlimited travel facility to and from Australia for up to two (2) years.

Permanent Contributory Parent Visa

Allowing parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. Current visa cost is approximately A$43,600. However, if you were holding a Temporary Contributory Parent Visa for two (2) years, then the additional payment will be approximately A$19,420.

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VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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  • child of the applicant must be over 18 years of age, must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen settled in Australia

  • half or more than a half of the applicant’s children must be settled in Australia (not in any other country)

  • must meet health and character requirements

  • an Assurance of Support must be provided along with Permanent Contributory Parent visa application.

 
WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS YOU TO DO:
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  • live in Australia indefinitely

  • work in Australia

  • access to Australia’s publicly funded universal health-care system (Medicare)

  • sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence in Australia.

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