Contributory Aged Parent Visa - Subclass 864
The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) allows eligible parents to live in Australia indefinitely, work, and study, access healthcare, sponsor relatives, and apply for Australian citizenship if eligible. It is typically obtained in two steps, starting with the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884). The visa grants a 5-year travel facility, and after the initial period, travelers need to apply for a Resident Return Visa or consider Australian citizenship for re-entry.
Purpose: To allow indefinite stay, work, and study in Australia.
Healthcare: Enrolment in Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare, is available.
Family Sponsorship: Sponsoring relatives to come to Australia is possible.
Citizenship Eligibility: Eligible for Australian citizenship application if requirements are met.
AUD 48,365, with additional charges for each family member included in the application.
No specific conditions are attached to the Contributory Aged Parent (Subclass 864) Visa.
Processing times for a new Contributory Aged Parent visa application may vary, but based on current planning levels, it may take at least 12 years on average.
For Applicant:
- Ineligibility: Cannot apply if holding or having applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
- Sponsorship: Must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor, typically an eligible child or a relative/community organization for children under 18.
- Age Requirement: Must meet the age requirement to receive the age pension in Australia.
- Balance-of-Family Test: Must fulfill the balance-of-family test, which measures the number of eligible children residing in Australia compared to other countries.
- Assurance of Support: Must have assurance of support to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency.
- Immigration History: No history of visa cancellation or previous application refusal.
For Sponsor:
- Sponsor Eligibility: Must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Settlement: Must be settled in Australia and aged 18 or older.
- Support Obligations: Agree to provide support, housing, and financial assistance for the initial 2 years.
- Multiple Parent Sponsorship: Ability to sponsor more than one parent.
- Alternative Sponsorship: Possible for child sponsors or community organizations meeting specific criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you cannot apply for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa if you already hold a Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870).
Yes, you can include your family members in your application, including your spouse and dependent children. Their details must be provided in the application form.
If your child is born after you have applied for the visa, you need to inform the Department of Home Affairs. Additional charges apply for each family member who applies with you.
The Contributory Aged Parent Visa allows indefinite stay in Australia.
The visa application process for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa may take at least 12 years on average, based on current planning levels.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).