Aged parent visa Australia

Subclass 864Contributory Aged Parent Visa

Permanent visa for aged parents of Australian citizens or PRs who are already in Australia and of pension age.


Overview

The Subclass 864 Contributory Aged Parent Visa is an onshore permanent visa for parents who are in Australia, are of pension age, and have a child settled in Australia. Like the 143, it requires payment of a contribution charge but offers faster processing than non-contributory options.

Applicants must be of pension age (currently 67 for both men and women) at the time of application. The 864 is preceded by the temporary onshore Subclass 884 visa. Holders receive full permanent residence rights including Medicare.

F4MG coordinates the aged parent visa application for both the temporary 884 and permanent 864 stages.


What this visa offers

Live & work freely in Australia

You have the freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia without restrictions.

Indefinite residency

Your 5-year visa can be renewed an unlimited number of times.

Family support

Sponsorship is available for eligible family members.

Medicare benefits

Eligible for comprehensive health coverage through Medicare.

Homeownership assistance

Eligible for a $10,000 first home owners grant.

Higher education funding

Access financial aid through Higher Education Loans Program (HELP).

A clear path to citizenship

After 4 years of residency, you can become an Australian citizen.

Citizenship for children

Children of permanent residents are automatically citizens.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The Partner Visa (820/801 onshore or 309/100 offshore) is the most applied-for family visa. It allows Australian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or de facto partner to live in Australia permanently.
Processing times vary significantly by visa type. Partner visas typically take 12–24 months. Parent visas can take 3–5 years or longer depending on the subclass.
In most cases yes. Temporary stage partner visas include full work rights. Other family visas may require a Bridging Visa with a work condition. F4MG ensures your bridging visa entitlements are correct from day one.
For most parent visa subclasses, the majority of an applicant's children must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens, or more than half of the applicant's children must be settled in Australia.
Yes. Dependent children under 18 can generally be included as secondary applicants on partner visa applications. Children aged 18–23 studying full-time may also be eligible.

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