Parent Visa (subclass 103)
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Parent Visa Pathway: Sponsorship Essentials
To successfully apply for a parent visa, the applicant must be sponsored by a child or an authorized sponsor residing in Australia.
For applicants with children under the age of 18, sponsorship can be provided by:
- The child's spouse (provided they are at least 18 years old and are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen residing in Australia)
- A relative or legal guardian of the child (provided they are at least 18 years old and are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen residing in Australia)
- A relative or legal guardian of the child's spouse (provided they are at least 18 years old and are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen residing in Australia), or A recognized community organization within Australia
Important: It is worth noting that the processing timeline for a parent visa can extend up to an estimated 25 years.
Qualifying Conditions for Applicants
Holders of a parent visa, along with their family members included in the application, are empowered to:
- Reside, pursue education, and seek employment in Australia indefinitely
- Pursue Australian citizenship once they meet certain conditions
- Access Australia’s public healthcare system and other health-related services,
- Sponsor relatives for permanent residency based on eligibility
- Travel in and out of Australia multiple times for five years from the visa issuance date
Family Members That Can Be Included
Your visa application can include:
- Your spouse or de facto partner
- Your or your partner’s child or stepchild
Visa Advantages
For Visa Recipients
Eligibility for this visa is predicated upon:
- Having a child who is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- Satisfying all health and character requirements set forth
- Passing the balance-of-family test
- Obtaining a valid sponsorship
For Sponsors
To be a sponsor for the parent visa, you must:
For community organization sponsors, the following conditions apply:
A substantiated relationship with the applicant’s child or proof of such a relationship,
A formal agreement letter from the organization’s high-level representative pledging support to the parents upon their arrival.
Health and Character Prerequisites
All family members listed on the visa application must provide
Australian Government Debts
Before the granting of the visa, applicants must ensure they have no unpaid debts to the Australian government.
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)
All family members listed on the visa application must provide