Five visa subclasses cover different parent situations — permanent and temporary, contributory and non-contributory, onshore and offshore. Compare the options below.
Allows parents to move to Australia if more of their children live in Australia than any other country.
Learn more →Permanent visa for parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen.
Learn more →Temporary stepping-stone visa for parents — often used as a pathway to the permanent 143 visa.
Learn more →Permanent residency for older parents already in Australia who meet the aged parent criteria.
Learn more →Temporary visa giving parents up to 10 years in Australia, sponsored by their children.
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