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Uniting Families in Australia

100% Parent Visa Approval Rate

At Ten Heads Immigration, we are driven by the mission of uniting families across continents. We are dedicated to bringing global families together in Australia, fostering their growth and prosperity as a unit.

Leveraging our expertise and thorough understanding of the visa process, we offer comprehensive, end-to-end support, ensuring every family’s journey to reunification in Australia is smooth, efficient, and successful.

Our team is dedicated to guiding each family through the intricate Parent visa process with precision and care, prioritising a successful outcome above all.

With our track record of 100% visa approval rates for Parent visas, we stand as a trusted partner in your journey towards reuniting with your loved ones on Australian soil.

Let our experienced Registered Migration Agents ease your journey through the application process, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.

Discovering the Right Parent Visa for Your Family

Whether you’re looking at permanent residency options or temporary stays, the choice of Parent Visa is crucial and depends on your unique circumstances. 

Our experienced Registered Migration Agents are here to simplify the process, ensuring a smooth journey from application to approval.

Parent Visa Categories Tailored to Your Needs

The choice of Parent Visa depends on your unique circumstances and includes:

Subclass 143

Contributory Parent visa

This visa allows parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to move to Australia permanently. Key eligibility criteria include having an eligible child who is settled in Australia, meeting the balance-of-family test, and having an Assurance of Support. This visa falls under the contributory parent category, meaning applicants are required to make a substantial financial contribution towards the costs of their healthcare and welfare in Australia.

This visa allows you to:

  • move to or stay in Australia as a permanent resident
  • sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
  • apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible

Eligibility requirements:

  • have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand citizen, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway
  • meet the balance-of-family test unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway or hold a subclass 173 visa
  • have an Assurance of Support unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway
  • not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.

Subclass 173

Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa

  • A temporary option for parents allowing a stay of up to 2 years in Australia.
  • Applicants must be sponsored by an eligible child, meet the balance-of-family test, and adhere to all visa conditions and Australian laws. This visa falls under the contributory parent category, meaning applicants are required to make a substantial financial contribution towards the costs of their healthcare and welfare in Australia.

This visa allows you to:

Eligibility requirements:

  • be sponsored by an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian Permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • meet the balance-of-family test
  • meet all visa conditions and follow Australian law
  • not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.

Subclass 804

Aged Parent visa

For aged parents of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia. This permanent visa option requires meeting the age pension criteria in Australia. It allows permanent residency and the opportunity to sponsor family members to Australia.

This visa allows you to:

  • stay in Australia as a permanent resident
  • sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
  • if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship

Eligibility Requirements:

  • have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
  • not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.

Subclass 864

Contributory Aged Parent visa

Similar to the 804 but with an additional financial requirement, this visa is for aged parents seeking permanent residency in Australia. This visa falls under the contributory parent category, meaning applicants are required to make a substantial financial contribution towards the costs of their healthcare and welfare in Australia.

This visa allows you to:

  • stay in Australia as a permanent resident
  • work and study in Australia
  • enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare

Eligibility requirements:

  • have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
  • not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.

Subclass 884

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa

This temporary visa caters to aged parents currently in Australia, offering up to 2 years of stay with eligibility for a permanent visa following this period. This visa falls under the contributory parent category, meaning applicants are required to make a substantial financial contribution towards the costs of their healthcare and welfare in Australia.

This visa allows you to:

  • live in Australia for up to 2 years
  • work and study in Australia (you will not receive government support)
  • apply for a permanent Contributory Aged Parent (subclass 864) visa

Eligibility requirements:

  • have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an 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 this visa and when we make our decision
  • not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa

Subclass 870

Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa

A flexible, temporary visa option allows parents to visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years, with the potential for further extensions. You do not need to meet the ‘Balance of family’ test for this visa.

This visa allows you to:

  • visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa
  • apply for further visas to visit up to a maximum period in Australia of 10 years
  • cannot work in Australia

Eligibility requirements:

  • have an approved Parent Sponsor before you can lodge an application for this visa
  • apply online for this visa
  • lodge your visa application within 6 months of the sponsorship approval, or 60 days if you have permission to apply in Australia.

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Parent Visa FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A Parent Visa provides an opportunity for permanent residency in Australia, offering an indefinite stay, unrestricted travel in and out of the country, access to Medicare, unrestricted work rights, and the potential for Australian citizenship, subject to residency requirements.
Basic eligibility requires being the parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen and securing a child’s sponsorship in Australia. You may also need to pass the balance of family test.
You must be the parent or stepparent of an eligible child and pass the Balance of Family (BoF) test to qualify. For Subclass 870, you do not need to meet the Balanec of family test.
Understanding the differences between ‘non-contributory’ and ‘contributory’ visas is crucial for parents planning to join their children in Australia. Non-contributory Parent Visas, while having lower government application fees, come with significantly longer processing times. On the other hand, Contributory Parent Visas offer a faster processing route but require a higher application charge. There is an option to manage the financial aspect of the contributory visa in two stages. Initially, a provisional visa is obtained for two years. Before this visa expires, an application for the permanent stage is submitted, along with the payment of the remaining fees.
The BoF test requires that at least half of your children live permanently in Australia or more of your children live in Australia than in any other single country.”
If you pass the BoF Test, options range from long-processing non-contributory visas like the Parent Visa (103) and Aged Parent visa (804) to faster-processing contributory visas like the Contributory Parent Visa (143) and Contributory Aged Parent Visa (864). Temporary options include the Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (173), the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (884). If you do not pass the BoF test, you may be eligible to apply for the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (870)
You will need to provide evidence of the number and residency status of all your children to satisfy this requirement. Detailed documentation may be necessary.
Yes, your partner can be included as a secondary applicant in your Parent Visa application, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.

Yes, applicants must meet certain health requirements, including a health examination. These requirements help ensure that applicants do not pose a significant cost to the Australian health system.

An Assurance of Support is a legal commitment by a person (not necessarily your child) to support you financially during your initial years in Australia. It is required for certain types of Parent Visas.
Yes, most Parent Visas allow multiple entries into Australia. However, the number of years you are allowed to re-enter Australia varies with different visa subclasses.
We specialise in handling complex cases, offering tailored advice, managing intricate documentation, and providing comprehensive support throughout the application proces
Our expert team at Ten Heads Immigration provides professional advice tailored to your unique situation, ensuring the most suitable visa solution to meet your Parent’s Migration goals. We guide you through each step of the Parent Visa application process, reducing stress and streamlining the process for a successful application.
We pride ourselves for being trusted, recognised, and sought after for our excellent and reliable visa services.
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