Apply for a Contributory Aged Parent (Subclass 864) visa:

• As a two-step process, you can apply for the permanent Subclass 864 visa by first applying for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Subclass 884 visa. This allows you to manage the cost of the visas over a longer period of time.

You must:

• Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• Be old enough to receive the Australian aged pension.
• Be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for and when the decision is made on this visa.
• Not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.

How long you can stay:

• The Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa is a temporary visa, allowing you to stay in Australia for a period of 2 years. The visa period starts from the date it is granted.

Stay longer:

• You cannot extend or reapply for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa to stay longer in Australia. However, you can apply for a different visa if needed.

Include family:

• You can include members of your family unit in your application when you apply for this visa. The application form requires details of all family members, whether they are migrating or not. Even if your partner is not applying for the visa with you, their details should be included in your application.

Newborn child:

• If your child is born after you apply for the visa, there are specific procedures to follow. Additional charges apply for each family member who applies for the visa with you.

Apply from:

• You must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for and when the decision is made on your application. Family members applying for the visa with you must also be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, at the time of application.

Note: If you apply for this visa in Australia while holding a temporary visa with a “no further stay” condition, your application will be invalid unless you apply for a waiver of this condition.

The visa application cost for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa is AUD 33,895. Additionally, there is an additional charge for each family member included in the application.

There are no specific conditions attached to the Contributory Aged Parent (Subclass 884) visa.

The processing time for a new Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa application can be lengthy. Based on current planning levels, it may take at least 12 years to process the application. However, processing times are subject to change.

For Applicant:

• You cannot apply for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
• You must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor, usually an eligible child. If your child is under 18, you can be sponsored by an eligible relative or community organization. The sponsorship must be approved.
• You must be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia.
• The visa you currently hold must not have a “no further stay” condition on it.
• You must meet the balance-of-family test, which requires that at least half of your children and stepchildren are eligible children or that there are more eligible children than children living in any other single country.
• Your immigration history will be considered, and you may not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused. However, in certain circumstances, you may still apply for a permanent visa even if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused.

For Sponsor:

• To sponsor your parent for this visa, you or your partner must be settled in Australia, 18 years of age or older, and either an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
• As a sponsor, you must agree to provide support, housing, and financial help for the first 2 years the applicant lives in Australia, including supporting any family members who apply with the applicant.
• You can sponsor more than one parent.
• Alternative sponsorship arrangements are available if you are an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who is 18 years of age or older and settled in Australia. Community organizations can also act as sponsors if they meet specific requirements and obtain approval.