🇦🇺family Visa
Aged Parent Visa
Australia
Last updated: December 17, 2025
Duration
Permanent (renewable)
Visa Fee
$7345
Time
Unknown
Complexity
High
About this Visa
This permanent visa allows aged parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia indefinitely. Applicants must apply onshore and meet strict eligibility criteria including age and family balance tests.
Key Benefits
- Permanent residency allowing indefinite stay, work, and study
- Access to Medicare public healthcare
- Eligibility for citizenship after residency requirements
- Travel in/out of Australia for first 5 years; RRV for extension
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Sponsored by an eligible child who is settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Meet Australian Age Pension age (generally 65+ years, varies by DOB)
- Meet Balance-of-Family Test: at least half of children live in Australia as permanent residents, or more children in Australia than any other single country
- Applicant and family unit must be in Australia at lodgement (no 'no further stay' visa condition unless waived)
- Pass health examinations and character checks (police clearances)
- Assurance of Support from a person/commitment to avoid welfare reliance
- Not hold or have applied for Subclass 870 visa; no prior visa cancellation/refusal
- Sign Australian Values Statement
Financial Requirement
Assurance of Support (financial bond to cover potential welfare costs)
Documents
- Proof of identityPassport and identification documents
- Proof of relationship to sponsorBirth certificates and evidence showing parent-child relationship
- Health examinationsMedical checks arranged via approved panel physician
- Police clearance certificatesFrom countries lived in for 12+ months over past 10 years
- Evidence for Balance-of-Family TestDetails of all children’s residences and citizenship status
- Assurance of Support formFinancial bond commitment
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.