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Parent Visa FAQs 

  • Does an Australian parent visa have types? An Australian parent visa has types, namely: 

    • Contributory parent visa (subclass 143) 

    • Contributory parent (temporary) visa (subclass 173) 

    • Parent visa (subclass 103) 

    • Aged parent visa (subclass 804) 

    • Sponsored parent (temporary) visa (subclass 870) 

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For more information on which visa will suit you, contact us at Legacy Migration for an in-depth consultation. 

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  • What is this balance of family test for parent visas? This is a test requiring that (1) at least half of the applicant’s children are Australian citizens, (2) permanent residents, (3) eligible New Zealand citizens, or (4) more children live in Australia than in any other country. 

  • How long does it take to process an Australian parent visa application? Like any other Australian visa, an Australian parent visa application’s length of process is influenced by speed of processing, additional verification, or other circumstances. However, what makes this visa unique is that this is subject to capping and queueing, which means that there’s a limit to how many applications are considered and approved in a year. For more information about this, head on to Legacy Migration’s website to book a consultation. 

  • What’s the difference between contributory and non-contributory parent visas? Contributory parent visas have higher visa application charges but shorter processing times; non-contributory parent visas are the opposite. 

  • How much does a parent visa application cost? Parent visa applications, depending on what type of parent visa you’re applying for, can range from AUD 5,125 to AUD 48,495. 

  • Can I work in Australia on a parent visa? The Sponsored Parent (temporary) visa (subclass 870) doesn’t allow holders to work in Australia; the rest of the Parent visa subclasses do. 

  • What are the health requirements to get an Australian parent visa? As part of the requirements of Australian visas, Parent visa applicants must secure a medical examination and additional tests. To know which tests you need to get, contact us at Legacy Migration for more information. 

  • Do I need to have health insurance for a parent visa? Like any other Australian visas, Parent visa applicants must have an adequate health insurance. 

  • Can I include my partner in my parent visa application? You may include your partner in your parent visa application. 

  • What is this Assurance of Support and who needs to provide it? An Assurance of Support is a financial commitment provided by an Australian resident or organization to support the visa applicant. Certain parent visas require this to ensure the applicant doesn’t rely on government assistance. 

  • Do parent visas have age requirements? The Aged Parent visa (subclass 804) requires the applicant to be of pensionable age. For the rest of the parent visa subclasses, there are no specific age requirements. 

  • Can I apply for a parent visa if my child is not an Australian citizen? To apply for an Australian parent visa, the sponsoring child must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. 

  • What happens if my sponsor child moves overseas during the visa process? This may affect the visa application, since the sponsor must be an Australian resident. However, this is still evaluated on a case-to-case basis; for more information, contact us at Legacy Migration for a detailed consultation. 

  • Can I apply for a parent visa if I’ve been refused a visa before? Regardless of if you’ve been refused a visa before, you can still apply for a parent visa. However, all applications are still assessed on its own merits, conditions, and circumstances. 

  • What is a temporary parent visa and how is it different from a permanent parent visa? The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) allows parents to stay in Australia for up 3 to 5 years only, while permanent parent visas allow indefinite stay. 

  • Can I travel in and out of Australia with a parent visa? You may travel in and out of Australia while your visa is valid. 

  • What evidence do I need to provide for a parent visa application? You will most likely need to present documents such as proof of relationship to the sponsoring child, financial documents, health insurance, character assessments, and Assurance of Support. However, this will still be on a case-to-case basis, and you may be asked to present more documents. For more information, contact us at Legacy Migration for a consultation. 

  • Can I apply for a parent visa if I’m already in Australia? Certain visas, such as the Aged Parent visa (subclass 804), can be applied for while in Australia. 

  • How long do I need to wait to get a parent visa? This will depend based on what type of parent visa you applied for: several years for Contributory Parent visas while up to 30 years for Non-Contributory Parent visas. 

  • Can I access Medicare on a parent visa? Access to Medicare is limited to permanent parent visa holders only; temporary visa holders cannot access Medicare. 

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