Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
Subclass 804 visa is a permanent visa, which allows aged parents, whose children are settled Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, stay in Australia.
Obligations of Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
To avail of this category of visa, there are certain requirements that you will need to fulfil. The lists are given below.
- Stay Duration– The stay duration under this subclass of visa is permanent.
- Visa Cost– The cost of this visa starts from AUD 6,415.
- Things you must/ need to have: To avail of this visa you must-
- Have a child who is either:
- An Australian citizen
- An Australian permanent resident, or
- An eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Have a child who is either:
- Be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
- Not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
- Be sponsored
- Meet the balance-of-family test
- Meet the health requirement
- Meet the character requirement
- Have the assurance of support
- Activities in Australia you can undertake: With this category of visa you can-
- Stay in Australia on a permanent basis
- Work and study in Australia without any restriction
- Enrol in Medicare
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
- Sponsor your family members to come to Australia
FAQs of Subclass 804 Aged Parent visa
- Is it essential to have the assurance of support to apply for this visa?
Yes, to avail of this Subclass 804, you must be able to obtain an assurance of support.
An assurance of support assures that you will not have to rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this visa. The assurance is for you and any family members who come to Australia with you on this visa.
2. Do I need to meet the balance-of-family test to avail of Subclass 864 visa?
Yes, to avail of this subclass of visa you must meet the balance-of-family test. You meet the balance of family test if:
- At least half of your children and step-children are eligible children, or
- There are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country
To learn more please see examples of how the balance-of-family test is applied.
3. What is the minimum age to apply for Subclass 884 visa?
To apply for this visa, you must be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia.
To know more about parent visas and other Australian migration laws, please consult Australian Visa Lawyers.
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