Document Checklist
The document checklist varies by the type of Parent Visa you are applying for. Below is a general overview of the documents needed for all Parent Visa types, along with subclass-specific details and links to their full document checklists and FAQ pages.
Common Documents for All Parent Visa Types:
Proof of Identity
Passport copy, birth certificate, etc.
Proof of Relationship with Sponsor
Evidence that the applicant is the biological or adoptive parent of the sponsor, such as birth certificates or family documents.
Health and Character Documents
- Medical examination results (health assessment).
- Police clearance certificate from countries where the applicant has lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Subclass-Specific Documents:
Subclass 103 – Parent Visa
- Sponsor Documents: Evidence of the sponsor’s Australian citizenship or permanent residency status.
- Balance of Family Test: Documentation showing that at least half of the applicant’s children live in Australia.
- Health and Character Requirements: Medical and police checks.
- For full document checklist, visit the Subclass 103 Document Checklist Page and FAQ Page.
Subclass 143 – Contributory Parent Visa
- Sponsor Documents: Evidence of the sponsor’s Australian citizenship or permanent residency status.
- Balance of Family Test: At least half of the applicant’s children must live in Australia.
- Health and Character Requirements: Medical and police checks.
- For full document checklist, visit the Subclass 143 Document Checklist Page and FAQ Page.
Subclass 804 – Aged Parent Visa
- Sponsor Documents: Proof of sponsor’s Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
- Balance of Family Test: Documents proving that at least half of the applicant’s children reside in Australia.
- Health and Character Requirements: Medical and police clearance certificates.
- For full document checklist, visit the Subclass 804 Document Checklist Page and FAQ Page.
Subclass 864 – Contributory Aged Parent Visa
- Sponsor Documents: Proof of sponsor’s Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
- Balance of Family Test: Documents showing that at least half of the applicant’s children are in Australia.
- Health and Character Requirements: Health assessments and police clearance certificates.
- For full document checklist, visit the Subclass 864 Document Checklist Page and FAQ Page.
Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent Visa (Temporary)
- Sponsor Documents: Completed sponsorship form and proof of financial ability to support the applicant.
- Health and Police Checks: Health assessments and police clearance certificates from applicant’s home country and any other countries where the applicant has lived.
- Proof of Parent-Child Relationship: Birth certificate or another legal document proving the familial relationship.
- For full document checklist, visit the Subclass 870 Document Checklist Page and FAQ Page.