Looking to move to Australia permanently as a parent of an Australian citizen or resident? The Australian Permanent Residency visa for parents offers a golden opportunity. Here's a comprehensive guide.

Overview

• Type of Visa: Permanent Residency

• Visa Cost: AUD48,365

Key Benefits

Parent Visa 864 benefits are:

• Reside permanently in Australia

• Access to work and study opportunities

• Enroll in Australia's public health care scheme - Medicare

• Sponsor relatives to come to Australia

• Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible)

• Travel to/from Australia multiple times for the first 5 years

Eligibility

Aged parent visa 864 Visa requirements are:

• Have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

• Be of age to receive the age pension in Australia.

• Must not have applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.

Application Process

1. Check Your Eligibility-

• Ensure that at least half of your children are settled in Australia or more of your children live in Australia than any other country.

• Ensure you meet health, character, and balance-of-family test requirements.

2. Visa Application-

864 Visa application cost is:

• The visa costs AUD48,365. Additional charges apply for family members.

• Ensure you are in Australia but not in immigration clearance during application.

3. Processing Times-

The aged parent visa 864 processing time is 12 years

• Due to high demand, the processing times can vary.

• Applications are assessed in two stages- eligibility checking and decision-making once a spot is available.

Additional Information

• Travel after 5 years-Apply for a Resident Return (RRV) to re-enter as a permanent resident or consider gaining Australian citizenship.

• Including Family-Include family members in the application. They must meet health and character requirements.

• Newborn Child-If a child is born post-application, follow specific guidelines.

• Visa Cancellation/Refusal History-This could affect your eligibility.

• Best Interests of the Child-The visa won't be granted if it's not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.

Alternatives

Consider the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884) and then the permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864).

The two-step process might be more costly but spreads the expenses over time. There's also the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) for temporary stays.

Obligations

Visa holders must adhere to all Australian laws. While the visa is digitally linked to your passport, there won't be any physical label.

Need Assistance?

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