How long does a parent visa take?

Contributory parent visas (143/864) typically take 2–5 years. Non-contributory parent visas (103/804) have wait times of 20–30 years due to limited annual places.

How much does a contributory parent visa cost?

The total government fees for a contributory parent visa are approximately $52,745 ($4,990 first instalment + $47,755 second instalment). Plus agent fees of $2,500–$5,000.

Can I apply for Medicare on a parent visa?

Not on the temporary parent visa. Once the permanent parent visa (143 or 103) is granted, you can enrol in Medicare.

Subclass 143 / 864 / 103 / 804

Parent Visa

For parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents who want to live in Australia.

Overview

Parent Visas allow the parents of settled Australian citizens or permanent residents to migrate to Australia. There are two main streams: Contributory (subclass 143/864) with higher fees but faster processing, and Non-Contributory (subclass 103/804) with lower fees but very long wait times (20+ years).

Requirements

1Have a child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen
2Meet the balance of family test (at least half your children live in Australia)
3Your child must sponsor you with an Assurance of Support (AoS)
4Meet health and character requirements
5For contributory visas: pay the second instalment contribution ($47,755)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Details

Processing Time

2–5 years (contributory), 20–30 years (non-contributory)

Government Fee

$4,990 + $47,755 second instalment (contributory) or $4,990 (non-contributory)

Typical Agent Fee

$2,500–$5,000

Difficulty

Medium

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