The Subclass 804 aged parent visa allows older parents to move to Australia.
The Subclass 804 aged parent visa allows older parents to move to Australia if more of their children live in Australia than any other country.
Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) holders can:
- Live in Australia as a permanent resident
- Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
- Get access to Medicare
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible)
Applying for an Aged Parent (Subclass 804) Visa
- be sponsored by your child or a relative
- be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
Including family members
You may be able to include immediate family in your application. Family members must meet the health and character requirements.
Applying for an Aged Parent (Subclass 804) Visa
- be sponsored by your child or a relative
- be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
Usually your child or relative who sponsors you must be:
- 18 years old or older
- A settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Balance of Family Test
At least half of your children live permanently in Australia, OR more of your children live permanently in Australia than in any other country.
Age
You must be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia.
The processing times for this visa are not specified. Processing will take a number of years.
There are a number of parent visa options which may be suitable:
- Parent Visa Subclass 103
- Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary) Subclass 173
- Contributory Parent Visa (Permanent) Subclass 143
- Sponsored Parent Visa Subclass 870
