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1. Subclass 103 – Parent Visa (Offshore)
The Parent Visa Subclass 103 is a permanent visa that allows parents to live in Australia with their
children who are settled as Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand
citizens. This is one of the most affordable parent visas, but it comes with a very long processing
time (over 30 years).
Visa Type: Permanent
Location: Offshore at both application and grant
Balance of Family Test: Must be met
Sponsor: Must be sponsored by an eligible child in Australia
VAC: $4,990 (1st instalment) + $2,065 (2nd instalment)
Age: No age restriction
Assurance of Support: $5,000 (primary) + $2,000 (secondary), held for 4 years
Processing Time: 30+ years (capped and queued)
Why apply?
This visa is a lower-cost pathway for parents who can wait longer for permanent residency.
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2. Subclass 173 – Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary Offshore)
The Subclass 173 Contributory Parent Visa is a temporary visa that allows parents to stay in
Australia for up to 2 years. It is often used as a stepping stone to the permanent Subclass 143
Contributory Parent Visa.
Visa Type: Temporary (2 years)
Location: Offshore at application and grant
Balance of Family Test: Must be met
Sponsor: Required
VAC: $3,995 (1st instalment) + $29,130 (2nd instalment)
Age: No restriction
Assurance of Support: Not required at temporary stage
Processing Time: ~14 years
Why apply?
This visa allows families to split the cost of the higher contributory visa across two stages.
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migration partner in Australia.
3. Subclass 143 – Contributory Parent Visa (Permanent Offshore)
The Subclass 143 Contributory Parent Visa provides direct permanent residency in Australia for
parents who meet the Balance of Family Test and are sponsored by their child.
Visa Type: Permanent
Location: Offshore at grant (can transition from 173)
Balance of Family Test: Required
Sponsor: Required
VAC: $4,990 (1st instalment) + $43,600 (2nd instalment)
Age: No restriction
Assurance of Support: $10,000 (primary) + $4,000 (secondary), held for 10 years
Processing Time: ~14 years
Why apply?
It provides full permanent residency benefits, Medicare, and a pathway to citizenship.
If you want smooth and stress-free lodgement of your Subclass 143 Visa, contact Visa 1
Migration Pty Ltd today.
4. Subclass 804 – Aged Parent Visa (Onshore)
The Subclass 804 Aged Parent Visa is for parents who are already in Australia and of pension age
(67+). It is a low-cost visa but comes with very long waiting times.
Visa Type: Permanent
Location: Onshore at application and grant
Balance of Family Test: Required
Sponsor: Required
VAC: $4,990 (1st instalment) + $2,065 (2nd instalment)
Age: 67+ (pension age)
Assurance of Support: $5,000 (primary) + $2,000 (secondary), held for 4 years
Processing Time: 30+ years
Why apply?
Provides an onshore bridging visa while waiting, but queues are extremely long.
For guidance on whether Subclass 804 is suitable for you, book a consultation with Visa 1
Migration Pty Ltd.
5. Subclass 864 – Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Onshore)
The Subclass 864 Contributory Aged Parent Visa offers permanent residency for parents over 67
years old who apply onshore. It has higher costs but faster processing compared to Subclass 804.
Visa Type: Permanent
Location: Onshore at application and grant
Balance of Family Test: Required
Sponsor: Required
VAC: $4,990 (1st instalment) + $43,600 (2nd instalment)
Age: 67+ (pension age)
Assurance of Support: $10,000 (primary) + $4,000 (secondary), held for 10 years
Processing Time: ~14 years
Why apply?
It provides a faster route to permanent residency compared to non-contributory visas.
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6. Subclass 884 – Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Temporary Onshore)
The Subclass 884 Contributory Aged Parent Visa is a temporary 2-year visa for parents over 67
years old who are in Australia. It’s commonly used as a first step before applying for the permanent
Subclass 864 visa.
Visa Type: Temporary (2 years)
Location: Onshore at application and grant
Balance of Family Test: Required
Sponsor: Required
VAC: $3,995 (1st instalment) + $29,130 (2nd instalment)
Age: 67+ (pension age)
Assurance of Support: Not required at temporary stage
Processing Time: ~14 years
Why apply?
It allows parents to spread the high contributory visa costs into two stages.
Visa 1 Migration Pty Ltd can guide you through Subclass 884 and your transition to Subclass
864.
7. Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent (Temporary Onshore/Offshore)
The Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent Visa allows parents to stay in Australia temporarily for up to 3
or 5 years(renewable up to 10 years). It does not require the Balance of Family Test or Assurance of
Support.
Visa Type: Temporary (3 or 5 years, renewable to 10)
Location: Onshore or offshore
Balance of Family Test: Not required
Sponsor: Must be an approved Parent Sponsor (child must meet strict financial and
character criteria)
VAC: $5,625 (3-year) / $11,255 (5-year)
Age: No restriction
Assurance of Support: Not required
Processing Time: Usually within months
Why apply?
This visa is the fastest option for parents to spend extended time with family in Australia, but it does
not lead to permanent residency.
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your application.
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