Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.​
Contributory Parent (Subclass 143)
This permanent visa lets parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens migrate to Australia, offering faster processing than the Subclass 103 but at a higher cost.
Contributory Aged Parent Visa(Subclass 864)
This Visa is a permanent residency visa for older parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It is part of the “contributory” family migration stream, meaning it is faster to process but significantly more expensive than non-contributory alternatives.
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
(Subclass 870)
This Visa lets biological, adoptive, or step-parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens stay in Australia for 3 or 5 years without meeting the Balance of Family Test or paying high permanent visa costs. It offers a shorter-term, more affordable alternative to permanent parent visas like Subclass 143 or 864.
