Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 884 and 864)
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Contributory Aged Parent Visa(Subclass 884 and 864)
The Assisted Aged Parent Residency Visas, available as Subclass 864 and Subclass 884, provide a pathway for older parents to join their children in Australia, given that these children are settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or qualified New Zealand citizens.
With the Subclass 884 visa, elderly parents may obtain a temporary residency in Australia for a duration of two years. This particular visa is not eligible for renewal or extension. To secure their stay in Australia for the long term, parents can seek to transition to the Subclass 864 permanent visa, an application that must be filed before the expiration of the Subclass 884 visa.
For both visa categories, sponsorship by the applicant’s offspring is necessary. If the sponsoring child is below the age of 18, the applicant may alternatively be sponsored by:
- The child's partner, who should be at least 18 years old and a settled citizen of Australia, a permanent Australian resident, or a qualifying citizen of New Zealand.
- A family member or guardian of the child or the child’s partner, also 18 years or older and a settled citizen of Australia, a permanent Australian resident, or a qualifying citizen of New Zealand.
- An authorized community organization.
Please note: In the case of sponsorship by a community organization for a contributory parent visa, evidence must be provided to demonstrate a connection with the sponsor, or a written affirmation of support from a high-ranking official within the organization upon the applicant’s arrival in Australia.
Advantages of the Contributory Aged Parent Visa
Holding the temporary 884 visa permits you to
- Reside, pursue education, and work in Australia for a span of two years
- Access medical services through Medicare, the comprehensive health program of Australia
In contrast, the permanent 864 visa affords you the opportunity to
- Settle, study, and work in Australia indefinitely
- Benefit from Medicare for healthcare
- Apply for citizenship in Australia, pending eligibility
- Sponsor qualifying family members for permanent residency
- Travel in and out of Australia for five years starting from the date the visa is issued
Qualification Requirements
For the Temporary 884 visa, applicants must
- Have a child who is a settled Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or a qualified New Zealand citizen
- Fulfill the age prerequisites
- Secure a sponsorship
- Satisfy the balance-of-family test
- Meet health and character stipulations
For the Permanent 864 visa, applicants are required to
Proof of Relationship Requirements
For children acting as sponsors, one must provide certified copies of:
- Birth certificates demonstrating the familial connection.
- An official family relationship record book
- Other credible documentation affirming the relationship
Where a child’s relative, partner, or guardian is the sponsor, you should provide certified copies of:
- Birth records
- A family relationship record book
- Marriage certificates, if applicable
- Guardianship documents
- Additional relevant proof of the relationship with the sponsor
For community organization sponsorship, the following is needed:
- Official registration documentation for the organization
- Proof of the organization's authority to represent
- Evidence showing the organization's financial capacity for supporting the applicant
Including Family Members in Your Visa Application
Your visa application can encompass:
Health and Character Prerequisites
All applicants and their dependent family members must:
Australian Values Statement Commitment
Applicants aged 18 and above are required to sign an Australian Values Statement, confirming their commitment to respect the Australian way of life and adherence to the laws of Australia
Australian Government Debt Clearance
Applicants must not have any unsettled debts to the Australian Government at the time of visa approval
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general understanding only and does not constitute legal advice. Always refer to the latest information directly from the Department of Home Affairs at Department of Home Affairs Website
FAQ
If you are applying this visa under the post-study work stream, a skill assessment is not needed.
Only if you are applying under the Graduate stream, you must provide an evidence of having your skills assessed by the relevant authority.
While the checklist varies depending on different cases, some of the common documents required are:
- Current passports or travel documents
- Copy of birth certificate showing parents of both primary applicant and the spouse
- Evidence of name change
- Certified copies of marriage certificates
- If you are in de facto relationship, evidence showing a relationship for at least 12 months is required
- If the spouse is widowed, divorced or separated permanently, a certified copy of death certificate, divorce or separation documents are required.
- Health & Character documents
Visa Subclass
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
- Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190)
- Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489)
- Skilled-Regional (Residence) Visa (Subclass 887)
- Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)