Parent Visas

Pathways for parents to join family in Australia

Five visa subclasses cover different parent situations — permanent and temporary, contributory and non-contributory, onshore and offshore. Compare the options below.

Subclass 103Permanent

Parent Visa

Allows parents to move to Australia if more of their children live in Australia than any other country.

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Subclass 143Permanent

Contributory Parent

Permanent visa for parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen.

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Subclass 173Temporary

Contributory Parent

Temporary stepping-stone visa for parents — often used as a pathway to the permanent 143 visa.

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Subclass 804Permanent

Aged Parent Visa

Permanent residency for older parents already in Australia who meet the aged parent criteria.

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Subclass 870Temporary

Sponsored Parent

Temporary visa giving parents up to 10 years in Australia, sponsored by their children.

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