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Parent Visa

A pathway for parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents to join their family in Australia.

Overview

Bring your parents to Australia

Parent visas allow the parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently or on a contributory pathway.

Waiting periods and the balance of family test are the two areas that catch families out most often. We help you understand realistic timeframes and prepare a complete, accurate application from the outset.

Who this pathway is for

  • Parents of an Australian citizen or permanent resident child
  • Families weighing non-contributory versus contributory pathways
  • Applicants needing to satisfy the balance of family test
  • Families wanting clarity on realistic waiting periods

Key facts

Visa subclass103 / 143 / 173 / 804 / 864
PathwayNon-contributory or contributory
Key testBalance of family test
Sponsor requiredYes, an eligible child or relative
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What's included

How we handle it for you

01

Eligibility & pathway advice

Contributory versus non-contributory, explained plainly.

02

Balance of family assessment

Checking whether the family test is met.

03

Sponsorship documentation

Prepared for the Australian-based sponsor.

04

Application lodgement

Filed accurately for your chosen visa stream.

Our Process

From first conversation to decision

01

Initial consultation

We assess eligibility and the right pathway for your family.

02

Sponsorship preparation

We prepare the sponsor's supporting documentation.

03

Application lodgement

We file the parent visa application.

04

Ongoing case management

We keep you informed through the waiting period.

Planning to bring a parent to Australia?