Parent visa (Subclass 103)

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen

not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.

on 8 May 2018, you held or had previously held an Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visa or Retirement (subclass 410), and

You must have an eligible sponsor.

Usually, an eligible child will sponsor you. If your child is under 18, an eligible relative or community organisation can sponsor you.

We must approve the sponsorship.

If you apply for this visa as a retiree, you do not need a sponsor.

You must meet the balance of family test.

at least half of your children and step-children are eligible children, or

If you apply for this visa as a retiree, you do not need to meet the balance of family test.

You must be able to obtain an Assurance of Support, unless you apply for the visa as a retiree under the Retirement visa pathway.

You, and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.

If you apply for this visa as a retiree, you are personally liable for all your healthcare costs in Australia while we process your visa. Medical insurance helps limit your financial liability.

You must maintain adequate health insurance until we grant you a Parent visa.

stay in Australia indefinitely

travel to and from Australia for 5 years

if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship.

From AUD8,665 over 2 instalments for a single applicant. Concessions apply in limited circumstances.