Australian Parent Visas
Bring your parents to Australia permanently or temporarily. Options range from affordable long-queue visas to faster contributory pathways.
Parent Visa Options
Australia offers several parent visa options. The key trade-off is between cost and queue length. Contributory visas (143, 864) cost significantly more but process faster. Non-contributory visas (103, 804) are affordable but have very long queues. The 870 Sponsored Parent Visa is a temporary option for parents who want to spend extended periods in Australia without a permanent visa.
Contributory Parent Visas (Faster)
Higher cost, significantly shorter processing queue, typically 3–5 years.
Contributory Parent Visa
Permanent offshore visa for parents of Australian citizens or PRs. Preceded by the temporary Subclass 173.
Contributory Aged Parent Visa
Permanent onshore visa for aged parents (67+) already in Australia. Preceded by the temporary Subclass 884.
Temporary Parent Visa
Extended stays without a permanent visa, with no work rights.
Non-Contributory Parent Visas (Affordable, Long Queue)
Much lower cost, but estimated processing times exceed 30 years.
Parent Visa
Affordable permanent offshore visa. Queue estimated at 30+ years. Can be combined with temporary visa strategies.
Aged Parent Visa
Affordable permanent onshore visa for aged parents (67+) in Australia. Queue estimated at 30+ years.
