Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)

You are ineligible for this visa if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent visa (Temporary) (subclass 870).

This visa includes the following criteria:

1. You need sponsorship from an eligible sponsor, typically an eligible child. If your child is under 18, alternative sponsorship by a relative or community organisation is possible. Approval is required for the sponsorship.
2. You must meet the age requirement, which is aligned with the eligibility age for receiving the Australian age pension, currently undergoing a gradual increase from 65 to 67 years.
3. You and other family members applying with you must meet the health requirements. Other non-migrating family members may also need to meet this requirement.
4. Sign the Australian values statement if you are 18 years of age or older, confirming your commitment to respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.
5. You must meet the balance-of-family test. You satisfy the balance-of-family test if:
   • At least half of your children and stepchildren are eligible children.
   • More eligible children are living in Australia than in any other single country.
6. To be eligible, you must secure an assurance of support, ensuring that you and your accompanying family members won't need government assistance upon entering Australia with this visa.
7. You and your family must have paid back any money owed to the Australian Government or have a formal arrangement in place to repay it.
8. Your immigration history is considered, and you may be ineligible if you had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.
9. The granting of this visa is in the best interests of the applicant aged under 18.

When applying for this visa, you have the option to include members of your family unit. It's essential to provide details for all family members, regardless of whether they intend to migrate or not. Even if your partner is not applying for the visa with you, their information should be included in the application.

Family members who apply for the visa must meet specific health and character requirements. Additionally, those family members who do not plan to come to Australia may still be subject to health and character requirements.

Newborn Child

In the case your child is born after you apply, there are procedures to follow.

If you have a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (subclass 884) visa, you can pursue permanent residency through a two-step process. First, apply for a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (subclass 884) visa. This approach allows you to manage the visa costs over several years. Additionally, you've already fulfilled the balance-of-family test.

For those considering our services, we provide an initial meeting. In this session, we will simplify the legal aspects of the visa, explain the process ahead, and address any questions you may have.

To set up an initial discussion with us, please reach out to one of our experienced immigration lawyers at (02) 9590 3987.