Bring your parents closer with our expert assistance in securing a parent visa. A parent visa is a type of visa that allows your parents to live with you in a foreign country, typically on a permanent basis. This visa is specially designed to enable parents to reunite with their children who are already living in the host country. Parent visas aim to promote family unity and support by providing an avenue for parents to join their children and share in their lives.
Here, applicants need to be sponsored by their adult children who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, meet health and character requirements, and fulfill balance of family test conditions.
Our Migration agents can navigate the intricate eligibility criteria, guide you in preparing necessary documents, and ensure accurate submission for a smoother parent visa application process.
Types of parent visa
Who can be a sponsor for parent visa
You can sponsor your parent for this visa if you are:
18 years of age or older :
- Living lawfully in Australia for at least two years before the visa application is lodged
- one of the following
- an Australian citizen
- an Australian permanent resident
- an eligible New Zealand citizen
If you are younger than 18 years of age :
- your spouse who is 18 years of age or older, your relative or guardian, or a relative or guardian of your spouse, can sponsor your parent(s). The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
- a community organisation can sponsor your parent(s) if:
- they show there is a relationship between their organisation and you
- an Australian permanent resident
- a senior representative agrees for their organisation to support your parent(s) after their arrival in Australia.
What a parent visa lets you do
Parent visa lets you and any family members who have also been granted this visa to:
- Stay in Australia indefinitely (if holding the permanent visa) or apply for a permanent Parent visa (if holding a temporary Parent visa)
- Work and study in Australia
- Apply for Medicare
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted (after that time, you will need a resident return visa or another visa to return to Australia).
Note : Please Book a Consultation for an initial assessment and find out if you are eligible for an Australian visa and let us guide you towards your Australian migration goal.
