Bring Your Parents to Australia on a Visa — Expert Guidance from Registered MARA Agents
Compare visa options, processing times, and requirements with expert help from licensed migration professionals.
Direct PR: Subclass 103, 143, 864
🧭 Overview: What is a Parent Visa?
Parent visas allow eligible Australian citizens and permanent residents to bring their parents to live in Australia, either temporarily or permanently. Each subclass suits different family, financial, and location circumstances.
🧩 Visa Streams Overview
Subclass 103
Parent Visa
PR Status: PR (Queue-based)
Onshore/Offshore: Offshore
Approx. Wait Time : 20–30+ years
Subclass 143
Contributory Parent
PR Status: PR (Paid)
Onshore/Offshore: Onshore
Approx. Wait Time :18-24 months
Subclass 804
Aged Parent
PR Status: PR (Queue-based)
Onshore/Offshore: Onshore
Approx. Wait Time : 2 years (after 820)
Subclass 864
Contributory Aged Parent
PR Status: PR (Paid)
Onshore/Offshore: Offshore Applications Only
Approx. Wait Time : 20–30+ years
Onshore/Offshore: Offshore Applications Only
Approx. Wait Time : 20–30+ years
Subclass 870
Sponsored Parent (Temporary)
PR Status: Temporary
Onshore/Offshore: Offshore Applications Only
Approx. Wait Time : 3 or 5 years
Onshore/Offshore: Offshore Applications Only
Approx. Wait Time : 3 or 5 years
📊 Compare Parent Visa Options
| Feature | Subclass 103 (Parent Visa) | Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) | Subclass 804 (Aged Parent) | Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) | Subclass 870 (Sponsored Parent, Temporary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR Status | PR (Queue-based) | PR (Paid) | PR (Queue-based) | PR (Paid) | Temporary only |
| Location of Application | Offshore | Onshore | Onshore | Offshore | |
| Approx. Wait Time | 20–30+ years | 18–24 months | 20–30+ years | 3 or 5 years | |
| Age Requirement for Sponsor's Parent | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Balance of Family Test Required? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Indicative Fees | |||||
| Learn More | Subclass 103 details | Subclass 143 details | Subclass 804 details | Subclass 864 details | Subclass 870 details |
Step-by-Step Parent Visa Application Process
1
Check eligibility with a MARA agent
2
Choose the right subclass (103, 143, 804, 864, 870)
3
Gather sponsorship + health insurance documents
4
Lodge your application and wait
5
Track queue / bridging status while preparing for outcome
Document Checklist Summary
Identity documents
Sponsorship forms (Form 40)
Police & medical clearances
Assurance of Support (AoS), if required
Health insurance (870 only)
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — if they meet health, character, and balance of family test.
You may apply for Subclass 103 or 804, but expect a long wait time.
Yes, but you’ll need to lodge a separate PR application (e.g., 143 or 864).
A: At least half your children must live permanently in Australia.
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Disclaimer
The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not guarantee visa approval. All visa applications are subject to the discretion of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. For personalized guidance, please contact a registered migration agent at Visa Advisor.