Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
Live Permanently with Your Family in Australia
Find out if you’re eligible for the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) and start your journey to living permanently in Australia with your family.
The Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) allows elderly parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently. This visa is ideal for parents who are old enough to receive an Australian age pension and meet the Balance of Family Test. While the Aged Parent Visa provides a pathway to permanent residency, it is important to note that it has extremely long waiting times, sometimes over 30 years.
This visa allows you to live in Australia while your application is processed, giving you the opportunity to be close to your family as you await permanent residency.
Basic Requirements
- You must be old enough to qualify for the Australian age pension.
- You must meet the Balance of Family Test.
- You must be in Australia at the time of application and when the visa is granted.
- You must be sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen (typically your child).
- You must meet health and character requirements.
What to do next...
Book a 30- or 60-minute consultation with one of our migration experts.
Our team will guide you through the requirements and ensure you have the right documents to start your application for the Aged Parent Visa.
Why Choose the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)?
- Live in Australia: You can live in Australia while your visa is being processed, giving you the opportunity to stay close to your family while awaiting permanent residency.
- Permanent Residency: Once granted, this visa allows you to live in Australia permanently with full work rights.
- Access to Social Services: As a permanent resident, you’ll have access to Medicare, Australia’s healthcare system, and other social services.
- Include Family Members: You can include your partner or dependent family members in your visa application.
- Pathway to Citizenship: After obtaining permanent residency, you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
Aged Parent Visa Process
- Eligibility and Sponsorship
- You must be of pension age and be sponsored by your child, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Your child must sponsor you for the visa and agree to provide financial support.
- Balance of Family Test
- You must meet the Balance of Family Test, which requires that either:
- At least half of your children live in Australia, or
- More of your children live in Australia than in any other country.
- You must meet the Balance of Family Test, which requires that either:
- Long Waiting Period
- Due to the limited number of places available each year, the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) has very long processing times, sometimes over 30 years.
While you wait, you can live in Australia on a Bridging Visa and remain close to your family.
Your Family, Our Priority
At MigrationXYZ, we understand how important it is to be with your family during your later years. We help you navigate the complex application process for the Aged Parent Visa, ensuring your best chance for success. Here’s how we can assist you:
- Personalised Consultation: We assess your eligibility and guide you through the visa process, ensuring you meet the age and sponsorship requirements.
- Document Preparation: Our team will help you gather and prepare all the necessary documents, including proof of relationship, financial support, and health assessments.
- Visa Application Management: We handle your application from start to finish, ensuring all paperwork is submitted correctly and on time.
- Ongoing Support: As your application is processed over time, we provide continuous support, including updates on your application status and assistance with Bridging Visas.
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Please Note:
We are not part of the Australian government. We are a private company and we do not have the authority to grant you a Visa of any kind. We can only assist and advise people who want to travel to or migrate to Australia. The final decision on all visa applications rests with the appropriate government authority in Australia.