Permanent visa for parents of Australian citizens or PRs.

Eligibility : Parent of eligible child; meet balance of family test; health and character requirements.

Duration : Permanent.

Permissions : Live permanently in Australia.

Special Conditions : Lengthy processing time (up to 30 years).

For older relatives financially dependent on an Australian sponsor.

Eligibility : Must be old enough for aged pension; dependent on sponsor; no partner; meet health and character criteria.

Duration : Permanent visa.

Permissions : Live permanently in Australia; access public healthcare and services.

Special Conditions : Long processing time; sponsor must provide assurance of support.

For parents willing to pay a higher visa application charge to reduce wait times for permanent residency.

Eligibility : Meet balance of family test; sponsorship; health and character checks.

Duration : Subclass 173 – 2 years; Subclass 143 – Permanent.

Permissions : Live in Australia permanently (143) or temporarily (173); pathway from 173 to 143.

Special Conditions : Higher fees apply; assurance of support required.

For aged parents of Australian citizens or PRs, providing a faster pathway to permanent residency.

Eligibility : Age-eligible for pension; balance of family test; sponsor in Australia.

Duration : Subclass 884 – 2 years; Subclass 864 – Permanent.

Permissions : Live in Australia; access Medicare (for 864).

Special Conditions : Applicants must be in Australia; higher cost; bridging visa possible.

Allows parents of Australian citizens or PRs to visit for longer periods without needing to migrate permanently.

Eligibility : Sponsored by Australian child; meet income and health requirements; no balance of family test required.

Duration : Up to 3 or 5 years per visa (maximum 10 years total stay).

Permissions : Live temporarily in Australia; travel freely during visa period.

Special Conditions : No work rights; must leave at end of visa unless granted another subclass.