Parent visa (subclass 103) and Aged Parent visa (subclass 804)


Parent visa (subclass 103) and Aged Parent visa (subclass 804) are both permanent resident visa for parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen to move to Australia.

For the Parent visa (subclass 103) you must;

  • Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Meet all visa conditions and follow Australian law.
  • Not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for the visa.

Once this visa has been granted you will be able to move or stay in Australia as a permanent resident, sponsor other eligible family members to come to Australia, and apply for Australian citizenship.

Aged Parent visa (subclass 804) allows an aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia permanently.

In order to have the visa approved you must;

  • Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia.
  • Not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for the visa.

Once this visa has been granted you will be able to stay in Australia as a permanent resident, sponsor other eligible family members to come to Australia, and apply for Australian citizenship – if eligible.