Suppose you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident and want to sponsor your parent to come and live with you in Australia. In that case, you can apply for the Aged parent visa 804 under the migration category Aged Parent Stream. To be eligible, your parent must be either an Australian citizen or hold an Australian permanent resident visa (excluding some classes of visas). This article will explain exactly how to get the Aged Parent Visa 804, so your parent can come and live with you in Australia!
What is an aged parent visa?
The Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804) is a permanent visa for people sponsored by their children who are settled in Australia. To be eligible for this visa, you must be 65 years or older and meet the balance-of-family test.
Most of your children must live in Australia as citizens or permanent residents. You also need to meet health and character requirements.
Requirements for aged parent visa 802/804
- To be eligible for an aged parent visa, you must be the parent of a child who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- You must also be aged 65 years or older.
- In addition, you must meet the health and character requirements.
- Finally, you must have a sponsor willing to support you financially. The sponsor will usually be your child.
What documents are required for an aged parent visa application
To apply for an Aged Parent visa, you will need to provide the following documents:
- A completed application form
- Your passport
- Your marriage certificate (if applicable)
- To apply for an aged parent visa, you will need to provide evidence of your relationship with the applicant and proof of your identity.
- You will also need to show that you are of good character and meet the health and security requirements.
- Additionally, you must have enough money to support yourself and any dependants during your stay in Australia.
- Finally, you will need to provide biometrics as part of the application process.
Processing time
The processing time for an Aged Parent Visa 804 can vary depending on several factors, including how many applications are in the queue ahead of yours and whether you need to provide additional documentation. The average processing time is around 12 months, but it could be shorter or longer.
Cost
The cost of the Aged Parent visa 804 is $10,000. This includes the visa application fee, the first year's maintenance fee, and the charges of any medical examinations and police clearances required. You will also need to pay for your own airfare to Australia. The total cost will vary depending on your individual circumstances. You have you pay an additional fee if you are dealing with a Migration Consultant Australia.
For example, if you already have a bank account in Australia, you won't need to pay for the funds' transfer for Aged Parent visa 804. If you are in a hurry and don't want to wait three months before applying for your visa, it will be more expensive because there is an expedited fee.
